Ancient practices like tai chi and yoga have long focused on breathing as a way to control the body’s energies, and in recent years, they’ve been touted as antidotes to the stress of modern life. But ...

Stress is when you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with physical or emotional pressure. Symptoms of stress include anxiety, insomnia, headaches, isolation, and low self-esteem. To relieve stress ...

Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can be beneficial in short bursts, but harmful over time. Chronic stress can negatively impact physical health, sometimes triggering ...

In part I of this series, we explored the history of stress and how the term emerged. In part II, we further looked into the physiology of stress. In part III, we will examine psychological stress: ...

In part I of this series, we explored the history of stress and how the term emerged. In part II, we further looked into the physiology of stress. In part III, we will examine psychological stress: ...