From looming deadlines that keep us awake at night, to a jam-packed social calendar that feels totally overwhelming, no-one is immune from stress. It’s a fact of life and something that we all ...

The word "stress" typically has a negative connotation and is often associated with unpleasant emotions like anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. The World Health Organization defines stress as "any type ...

Americans are more stressed than ever — but if you’re a glass-half-full kind of person, that statistic might not be so terrifying. There are two types of stress: the awful, normal stress that leads to ...

When we hear the word "stress," our minds often jump to the negative connotations—think anxiety, burnout, or sleepless nights. But what if I told you that stress isn't all bad? In fact, a type of ...

Have you ever seen a bride on her wedding day, a senior about to graduate or a person about to start their first day at a new job? Often, the person can feel restless or on edge and wondering why he ...

Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker. (What does not kill me, makes me stronger.) —Friedrich Nietzsche, aphorism number eight from Twilight of the Idols (1888) In the mid-19th century, a French ...

When you hear the word stress, you immediately associate negativity and panic with it. It’s true that stress has a negative effect on our physical and mental health. But, at the same time, being ...

"The terms 'stress' and 'distress' are often used in the scientific literature but usually without a definition. If you use these terms, how do you define them? What are the signs that tell you that ...

Stress can be good and even necessary for general health. This form of 'positive' stress can help people feel more optimistic and excited about life. Not all stress is created equal. Some kinds of ...