Thoreau Was Right: Nature Hones the Mind
Studies show nature restores our spirits, improves our thinking, keeps us healthier and probably even saner.
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And God Said, ‘Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’
For believers, religion acts as an emotional buffer, making it less likely one will feel anxious after making a mistake.
Compassion: The New Wonder Drug
New research suggests compassion helps buffer women against the physical consequences of emotional stress.
No Pain, No Gain Applies to Happiness, Too
Working to accomplish your goals may cause you stress in the moment, but will increase your overall happiness.
New Evidence Links Stress With Racism
Study shows that encounters with perceived racial discrimination caused high levels of stress and depression in highly educated African Americans.
Bad Jobs Can Make For Bad Moms
We've long known that high-pressure jobs can be hazardous to one's health. New research suggests that, for working mothers, employment-related stress may also be detrimental to their children's intellectual development.
Stress Decreases Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine
Two new studies of psychological stress provide another reason we all need to unwind, and suggest an effective way of doing so.
Workplace Serenity Is Just a Poster Away
Art posters on the walls of an office lower both the anger and stress levels of men but don't seem to have the same effect on women, according to new research.