stress

Chill Out: Stress Can Override Benefits Of Healthful Eating

11:21am September 28, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

Stress takes a toll on our bodies. And a new study suggests stress can diminish the benefits of more healthful food choices. But experts say a range of strategies can help people cope with stress.

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Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress

11:32am July 18, 2016

by Patti Neighmond

A recent poll shows stress tops the list for people concerned about the impact of their job on their health. Workplace wellness programs often address stress, but many employees don't sign up.

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Overworked Americans Aren't Taking The Vacation They've Earned

2:16pm July 12, 2016

by Patti Neighmond

And they're not unplugging from email and text messages when they do get away, an NPR poll finds. "So they're taking their stress along with them wherever they go," says a Harvard scientist.

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Health & Safety

Webcast: Your Workplace And Your Health

1:06pm July 11, 2016

Stress, violence and bullying are among key workplace health issues that people reported in our new poll. A discussion at Harvard on the issues was livestreamed Monday and will be archived here.

Health & Safety

Work Can Be A Stressful And Dangerous Place For Many

11:57am July 11, 2016

by Joe Neel

The latest poll on your health from NPR and its partners finds that most people think their workplace is supportive of actions to improve health. But gaps suggest there is room for improvement.

When dogs show the whites of their eyes in a "half-moon" shape it can indicate stress.

Science

Let's Not Hug It Out With Our Dogs

8:22am April 30, 2016

by NPR Staff

Your dog doesn't like your hugs. Psychologist and author Stanley Coren says that when he looked at a random sample of pictures showing people hugging dogs, most of the dogs showed signs of stress.

Nurses Say Stress Interferes With Caring For Their Patients

2:18pm April 15, 2016

by Alan Yu

Almost one-quarter of ICU nurses have symptoms of PTSD, studies find, and other nurses are seriously stressed at work, too. Some hospitals are trying to come up with ways to help them cope.

Be Kind, Unwind: How Helping Others Can Help Keep Stress In Check

2:12pm December 17, 2015

by Vanessa Rancaño

If the holidays have you stressed out, an act of kindness could help. Researchers tracked people and found that stress levels dropped when they went out of their way to help others.

Gratitude Is Good For The Soul And Helps The Heart, Too

4:27pm November 23, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

This Thursday, people all over the country will sit around the dinner table discussing what they're thankful for. And being grateful may also reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Say Yes To Down Dog: More Yoga Poses Are Safe During Pregnancy

3:44pm November 16, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

Moms-to-be who practice prenatal yoga say it reduces stress, anxiety and even pain. A study finds that even poses once thought to be off limits to pregnant women are safe.

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