Altering attention diminishes worry more powerfully than trying to directly conquer emotional aspects of anxiety. Anxiety can feel tremendously uncomfortable, unsettling, and discombobulating. Whether ...

Madison Hoffman ’22 is majoring in sociology with minors in public health and philosophy at Santa Clara University and is a 2021-22 health care ethics intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

How to Calm a Nervous Stomach and Stop Stress Digestion Problems | Oz Health Dr. Oz breaks down the hidden connection between ...

While anxiety helps us spot danger and avoid it, too much anxiety and experiencing anxiety when something is not dangerous can be very upsetting for children. It can also keep children from engaging ...

As we mark Stress Awareness Month in April, I know there’s so much to be stressed out—mass shootings, wars around the world, the pandemic’s long-term effects and the daily stresses of living and ...

Stress can seriously impact your physical and mental health if not managed properly. Stress is an inevitable part of life, and everyone experiences it at some point. Whether it's from work pressures, ...

People tell themselves, ‘It’s just the job.’ It isn’t.

There’s a reason why you are doomscrolling. It’s not because you actually care that much about athleisure apparel or what Aunt Edna is doing on her vacation. In fact, you shop at Kohls and you barely ...

A new study raises questions about how financial stress fits into cardiovascular health. Dr. Leana Wen explains what people can do to protect their hearts.

Ulcers, those gnawing sores in the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), often bring visions of greasy food or over-the-counter pain relievers to mind. While these factors can ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...