Ever notice that when life feels chaotic, the number on the scale starts creeping up, too? Whether it's a demanding job, family responsibilities or just the general stress of daily life, many of us ...

I have written quite a few posts for Psychology Today about stress and burnout (See my posts). I am frequently asked what is the single most important action I can take to address burnout and its ...

A novel behavioural task that measures and manipulates subjective control in humans reveals that experimentally heightened feelings of control buffer against the negative impact of subsequent stress.

Stress is an inevitable part of any professional’s life, but how individuals handle it early in their careers significantly impacts both their health and long-term success. While many professionals ...

When stress levels rise for Katy resident Cindy Crump, her body lets her know. The 58-year-old has ulcerative colitis, and whenever grief or anxiety enter the picture, her symptoms can worsen or ...

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common companion for many. Whether it’s work deadlines, family responsibilities, or the constant buzz of social media, it can feel overwhelming at ...

In today's fast-paced work environment, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many employees. With mounting deadlines, endless emails, and the constant pressure to perform, it's no wonder that ...

Most stress management advice gets it completely wrong. We're often told to focus inward — practice self-care, take bubble baths, meditate in quiet rooms, get massages. While these activities aren't ...

Younger adults look and feel older when they feel stressed and that they have relatively less control over their own lives. The corresponding study was published in Mental Health Science. "There's ...

An endocrinologist explains how stress and poor sleep aren't just bad for mood, they also create a biological environment ...