The word "stress" typically has a negative connotation and is often associated with unpleasant emotions like anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. The World Health Organization defines stress as "any type ...

Americans are more stressed than ever — but if you’re a glass-half-full kind of person, that statistic might not be so terrifying. There are two types of stress: the awful, normal stress that leads to ...

When we hear the word "stress," our minds often jump to the negative connotations—think anxiety, burnout, or sleepless nights. But what if I told you that stress isn't all bad? In fact, a type of ...

With all we hear about stress raising blood pressure, disturbing sleep, and even bringing on early death (yikes), it may be hard to believe there’s a kind of stress that actually boosts our mental and ...

“Fight or Flight.” You might have heard this term before. If you haven’t well then you just have. This is just one way your body reacts to factors in life: positive or negative. You’ve heard the term ...

How to Boost Productivity in a high-pressure work environment starts with addressing a root cause: stress. More than just an occupational hazard, stress has become a constant companion for today’s ...

Patrick Steffen, a professor of psychology and the director of Clinical Training at BYU gave a lecture on stress at Education Week. (Ty Mullen) BYU professor of psychology and Director of Clinical ...