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Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it.

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5 Simple Tips to Cope If You're Stressed Out at Work

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:59:50 +0000

So, you say work has got you stressed out. There's good news -- you're not alone.

More importantly, you're not helpless, either.

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What Are the Most Stressful Jobs in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:42:37 +0000

If going to work means you run the risk of developing an ulcer or biting your nails until there's only cuticle left, congrats -- you may have one of the most stressful jobs in America.

But is it the most stressful?

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Could Your Stressful Job Be Aging You?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:26:53 +0000

If you feel older than your years, maybe your job is to blame. New research proves stress at work could actually make your cells age at an accelerated rate.

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Feeling Stressed Out? New Study Reveals Shopping Is a Great Way to Cope

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:17:04 +0000

There are lots of ways to relieve stress, and it seems whipping out your wallet is among them — not to pay for a visit to your shrink, but to go shopping.

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It's True — We Really Are More Stressed Out Now Than We Were 25 Years Ago

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:48:24 +0000

In the first-ever historical comparison of stress levels across the US, researchers have now determined what many of us have suspected: adults are a lot more stressed out now than they were just 25 years ago.

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Disengaged Workers Are More Stressed With Longer Commutes

Daryl Nelson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:46:12 +0000

A long commute to work may make it harder for American workers who are “actively disengaged” at work, but commuting isn’t linked to daily stress and worry for “engaged”workers, according to a new Gallup Poll.

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Stress Could Have a Negative Effect On Immune System

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:20:46 +0000

People dealing with health issues are frequently told to avoid stress — and a new study could reveal why it’s so bad for us.

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Is Your Smartphone Actually Adding to Your Stress?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:00:43 +0000

Those of us who assumed technology would make our lives simpler might want to think again: a new study finds a link between smartphone usage and stress levels.

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Survey Says — Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:22:49 +0000

Seems “holiday cheer” may be a misnomer, at least according to a new survey. Consumer Reports polled 1,013 adults, revealing that 90 percent of us have at least one thing to complain about the holidays, and 15 percent hate that they’re expected to be nice.

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Living in a City Might Just Make You Crazy

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:19:06 +0000

While it has been long assumed that the more time you spend in a rural setting the better your mental health, a new study has shed light on why this is.

A team of scientists based in Germany scanned the brains of 32 volunteers from rural and urban areas while they tried to complete puzzles with time limits.

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