I’m so stressed right now, I can’t even think clearly. That’s how a friend answered me recently when I asked him what I thought was a simple question. I care about most issues, but not that much. I ...
And the longer you live in this heightened state, the harder it gets for you to return to being able to take things in stride, says Joshua Wiley, Ph.D., a senior research fellow in psychology at ...
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How to use exercise to manage stress

Are you stressed? Here's a simple and incredibly effective strategy using exercise to help you manage stress quickly.
It's normal to get stressed, but that stress should ease after the trigger is gone. If it feels like you can't seem to catch a break and your stress levels aren't dropping, you might be experiencing ...
In 1936, endocrinologist Hans Selye performed experiments on rats. He was studying the effects of a new hormone, and so he injected the hormone into lab rats, hoping to observe how it affects them.
The chances are you've found yourself tossing and turning or ruminating over issues. Yet, the advice to simply de-stress is infuriating. Instead, we need to need to be more specific – and that starts ...
Little changes can go a long way.
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner.
be Well: The link between stress and your metabolism Stress can take a toll on your mind, but did you know it can affect your metabolism? Dr. Deena Adimoolam explains how to get stress under control ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Providing provocative views on racism, pop culture, and mental health. April is stress awareness month, and studies show Americans ...