Most of us know about the “fight or flight” response, the body’s built-in survival instinct. But that framework leaves out ...

Stress, the body's natural response to different types of challenges and daily problems, is an inherently harmless state ...

The human body wasn’t designed to handle the relentless stress of modern life, yet millions of people are unknowingly trapped in a state of chronic physiological arousal that’s wreaking havoc on their ...

Chronic stress can elevate heart risks, disrupt sleep, and weaken immunity. Learn how long-term stress harms the body and ...

The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

Modern life has transformed stress from an occasional survival mechanism into a constant companion that follows us through traffic jams, work deadlines, family obligations, and financial pressures.

For years, when I told people I studied stress and trauma, I often received the same surprised reaction: “That must be so intense.” Sometimes followed by, “Do you work in crisis zones?” But while ...

Despite being equipped to handle healthy amounts of stress from our personal or professional lives, our general emotional and physical wellbeing generally takes a toll when burdened with too much ...

University of Minnesota researchers recently found that the way the body responds to stress can change during puberty. The body’s stress response typically becomes set during childhood and does not ...

From sudden breakouts to puffy eyes and mystery flare-ups, stress leaves a calling card all across your face. When your system is sounding the alarm and saying, “I’m giving it all she’s got, cap’n,” ...