News in Brief How Faking Positivity Can Push Service-Industry Workers to Drink New research finds that people whose jobs constantly call on them to feign friendly emotions often turn to the bottle after work. Tom Jacobs
Environment Being in Nature Makes Your Heart Healthier New research finds that exposure to the natural world lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing stress. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Positive Impact of Mindfulness Training Is Felt Six Years Later Learning how to stay focused in the present has beneficial long-term results. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief How Do You Feel About Getting Older? Research shows that it could influence your emotional reactions to day-to-day stress. By Kate Wheeling A group of… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Making Art Will Lower Your Stress Level Turn off cable news and start molding some clay. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: lifesauntering/Flickr) With tension and fear… Pacific Standard Staff
Social Justice Medical Clowns The latest entry in a series of interviews about subculture in America. Wes Judd
Social Justice The Loss of a Dog and the Importance of Social Support Research confirms that losing a pet dog is a stressful life event. Zazie Todd
Environment What If the Causes of Violent Crime Are Blowing in the Wind? Serious crimes are more likely to occur in neighborhoods downwind of air pollution, according to a new study. Madeleine Thomas
Social Justice Masculinity and Violent Behavior: A Complex, Combustible Relationship Researchers report men who feel stress over their perceived failure to live up to gender norms are at heightened risk of committing violent acts. Tom Jacobs