People of color have endured stress on various levels including that of judgement and impairment by others. As time has passed, the level of perceived…
Just how stressed are you? More than half (56%) of adults say they are doing an excellent or very good job of knowing when they are feeling stressed, but only about half as many (26%) report doing an excellent or very good job at preventing themselves from becoming stressed (American Psychological Association). Knowing your relationships with […]
The amount of stress built up in preparing, experiencing, and recovering from a natural disaster can be a difficult feat to overcome. Hurricane Sandy has left thousands of Americans in its path at a loss; a loss of power, a home, or a loved one. Dealing with the anxiety left behind can be overwhelming, but […]
A new study reveals that stress can accelerate the aging process by six years. The research by Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that women who suffer from phobias such as the fear of heights had shorter telomeres than those with less stress. The telomeres are the outer part of the chromosome responsible for aging as […]
