Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can be beneficial in short bursts, but harmful over time. Chronic stress can negatively impact physical health, sometimes triggering ...

No one gets a free pass when it comes to stress. We all experience it, and though chronic stress can take its toll on our health, there are situations when stress can be beneficial. Ever felt clammy ...

Stress not only harms your well-being but it also can prevent you from getting a reasonable amount of sleep. A Baylor College of Medicine sleep expert explains how stress can interfere with your ...

We all sweat, but there’s something about stress that makes us break out into the kind of sweat that we worry everyone can see — and worse — smell. But rest assured. When your stress level rises and ...

Stress has long been a chronic problem for Americans, and new data suggests it's only worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found that nearly a ...

Stress is a normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean the people around you have to wallow in it. That’s why stress-relief gifts are a slam dunk. These gifts provide a little help for your friends ...

If taking your dog out for a walk or getting up the stairs feels harder than normal, your doctor may order something called a stress test. And the process is a bit different than you might expect. A ...

Is stress linked to high cholesterol? The short is yes. Feeling under pressure for a long time can raise your risk of high cholesterol and even heart disease. But you can take steps to get your stress ...