We all know stress messes with our heads, but did you know it can also wreak havoc on our bodies? Say hello to cortisol, the hormone released when stress hits, triggering that familiar “fight, flight ...

Stress is a universal experience. Whether from school, family, friends or life, it’s a regular part of being human. Despite overstimulation and doomscrolling becoming normalized, it’s worth noting ...

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, and many of us suffer from chronic stress, unfortunately. According to Gallup’s December 2023 poll, nearly half of U.S. adults, 49%, reported frequently feeling ...

Easy test identifies high stress levels in kids living with chronic illness By Paul McClure September 16, 2025 A simple test can detect if kids with chronic diseases are stressed and at risk of mental ...

No. Your high stress levels cannot cause you to get cancer. The National Cancer Institute notes that while stress cannot directly cause cancer, it may lead to health problems that indirectly increase ...

When it comes to preventative health recommendations, few are more common than admonitions to get one's stress levels down. Such recommendations make sense considering that experiencing too much ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that moderate stress levels were associated with a 78% increased risk of stroke in female participants, but not in males. ozgurcankaya/Getty Images Stress is ...