Articles Index

The Stress Management and Health Benefits of Laughter
Research demonstrates the amazing health benefits of laughter. Laughing can relieve stress, increase pain tolerance and support the immune system, as well as serve several other healthy purposes. Learn more about the positive health benefits of laughter and how to use humor to relieve tension, manage stress and improve overall health and well-being.

Chronic Job Stress is a Risk Factor for Heart Disease
Recent studies have found a link between chronic job stress and metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health factors that increase the risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other health conditions. Learn what you can do to reduce work-related stress and stay healthier.

Socioeconomic Status and Stress - How Your Socioeconomic Status Can Cause Stress
Many people expect that socioeconomic status and job stress levels are related: those with higher-powered jobs must experience additional job-related stress, right? The opposite is actually true! Learn how socioeconomic status affects stress levels, to what degree, and how everyone can decrease their stress levels and improve health

Surgery Stress Relief Techniques
Having surgery can bring a lot of stress. Aside from worrying about potential complications, even minor surgery (if there is such a thing) involves risk and requires recovery time. Here's how to relieve some of the stress from surgery, and speed healing, too!

Stress and Health
Stress health and well-being are all connected. Learn about the different types of stress and how they can affect your body and health, plus find resources on stress health, how to reduce the level of stress in your life and manage the stress you experience.

Doctor-Patient Stress Relief
The doctor-patient relationship is a very important one. Dealing with health issues, whether major or routine, can be stressful, and the relationship you have with your doctor can exacerbate or minimize some of that stress. The doctor-patient relationship, and doctor-patient communication, can impact how you feel about yourself during a vulnerable time, and can affect your health in several ways as well. Read more about that here.

Do's and Don't's of Dealing With Anger
Dealing with anger is something we all do. Well-managed anger can be a catalyst for positive change, while poorly handled anger can cause relationship and health problems, and stress in one's life. Here are some simple and effective strategies for dealing with anger.

Anger Problems - Effects of Poorly Managed Anger
Anger problems can affect your health, your happiness and your life. Learn more about the research behind anger and what type of anger problems people experience as a result of poorly managed anger. You'll also find effective anger management resources.

The Effects of Anger and Stress
Anger and stress can both be damaging to your health. Because anger and stress have several common threads, managing them can be simpler if you understand the connection. Learn more about managing anger and stress.

Cortisol and Stress: How to Stay Healthy
Cortisol is known as 'the stress hormone' because stress activates cortisol secretion. While it is important in proper body functioning, too much cortisol in your bloodstream can lead to serious health consequences. Learn more about cortisol, the effects of cortisol, and how to stay healthy in the face of stress.

Health and Wellness: Stress Management As A Cure For The Common Cold?
Learn more about how stress can affect your health, the link between stress and wellness, and what you can do to increase your odds of overall wellness.

Caffeine, Stress and Your Health: Is Caffeine Your Friend or Your Foe?
Caffeine is a drug, popularly consumed in coffee, tea, soft drinks and, in smaller doses, chocolate. While we seem to have a love affair with these products, there’s been quite a bit of confusion and even controversy surrounding caffeine lately. Is it good or bad for us? Here’s a brief tutorial on caffeine, and some surprising answers to these questions.

Stress and Weight Gain: How Stress Can Affect Your Weight
Stress and weight gain are linked in several ways. Cortisol, emotional eating, and lack of exercise are all factors. Learn how stress and weight gain are linked, and find resources for creating healthier lifestyle that reduces both your stress level and your weight.

Body Care: Why You Should Take Care Of Your Body and Your Health
If your health fails, it can overshadow everything else that’s going on in your life. From major health problems to minor aches and pains, health can really impact happiness and stress levels. Making a commitment for body care and wellness has a big payoff: you’ll feel better in everything you do. Here are a few healthy habits that carry a big impact: