Stress Can Lead Adolescents to Depression at an Early Age
Stress can affect an individual both mentally and physically. By better understanding what it can do to the person’s mental state, adults who were stressed in adolescence may be able to find better...
View ArticleMaking Decisions While Sleep-Deprived can be Risky Business
Lack of sleep can give us headaches, make us grouchy and can even leave us feeling drunk. What many don’t know is that lack of sleep can also cause a sense of euphoria that can cloud our judgment and...
View ArticleStudy Suggests Even Moderate Stress Linked to Health Problems
When it comes to the effects of stress on the body, a little may actually be a lot, proposes a Swedish research study. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times discusses the connection between stress...
View ArticleEconomic Conditions Could Put Middle-Aged Working Adults at Higher Risk for...
An analysis of more than 8o years’ worth of suicide trends is helping establish a more concrete link between economic conditions and suicide rates, especially among people just starting their careers...
View ArticleShrinking the Brain with Everyday Stress
The daily stress that affects us seems like just a part of life, with insomnia and anxiety no longer registering in our minds as indicating that there may be a problem. Many people continue operating...
View ArticleTool Used to Assess Stress May Require Expansion
Stress is a byproduct of many types of mental disorders. It is a symptom of depression and anxiety, giving clues as to how individuals deal with the challenges faced, with certain mental disorders...
View ArticleFinancial Stress Takes Physical and Mental Tolls
Some of the biggest stressors in life are money related. When the economy goes flat or hits recession levels, the stress related to money can skyrocket, especially for those who have lost a good chunk...
View ArticleWhen You Just Can’t Relax
Why do some people have their laptop out at the ballpark? Why do some have to bring along their briefcase even when they are on a family vacation? It may be more than a strong work ethic or constant...
View ArticleSleep Apnea Impacts Mental Health
Sleep is now considered to be a central component of a healthy lifestyle, along with good nutrition and regular exercise. Getting enough sleep can be challenging in a fast-paced culture, and for some...
View ArticleTeen Stress Could Be Linked to Adult Mental Illness
For teens, excessive stress may be more harmful than causing headaches and acne breakouts. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins University have delivered a study that reveals that adolescents who...
View ArticleNo News is Good News and Too Much Bad News is Bad Health
Since the days of the Movietone Newsreels the American public has been exposed to more and more footage of important events. Cameramen have gone to war and disaster sites, and now smart phones bring...
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