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- WellnessKristen Adaway
Is Stress Causing Hair Loss?
Everyone experiences intermittent stress in life. Professional and personal
- Pop CultureKorin Miller
This reality star drinks milk from a baby bottle before bed — is that weird or what?
Lala Kent and her co-star Scheana Marie shared a hotel room during a trip to Mexico during the episode, and at bedtime Kent revealed her quirky habit.
LifestyleBrittany Jones-CooperHow to cope with chronic illness: 'Your disease does not define you'
A chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can’t be cured, but there are some tools you can use to strengthen your psychological resilience.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Research has pinpointed a 5-minute low-tech fix for stress and a better night's sleep
A new study shows that putting pen to paper before bed can help you stress less and get a better night's sleep.
- LifestyleSabrina Rojas Weiss
Science just got closer to a cure for stress
There could one day soon be an easier way to eliminate the harmful effects of stress from your life — maybe even in pill form.
- BeautyLeah Prinzivalli
The surprising action one acne blogger took to clear up her skin
Hailey Wait, a blogger who writes about acne, going makeup free, and art, describes a potentially simple way to help clear your skin.
- WellnessJuli Fraga
Why going home for the holidays makes you feel (and act) like a kid — and how to combat that
Even though we’re adults, many of us can sulk like teenagers or behave like irritable adolescents, especially when surrounded by family during the holidays.
- BeautyElise Solé
These two words reveal how stressed you feel
Even if you’re good at hiding your feelings when you’re stressed, the language you use can blow your cover.
- WellnessSTYLECASTER
8 New Ways to De-Stress That You Haven’t Heard a Million Times Already
Strategies for shaking off those anxious demons.
- WellnessYahoo Beauty
Stress can be as bad for your body as junk food
Stress is one of those things most people know they need less of, but struggle to actually put that in practice. Now, here’s more motivation to try cut back on your stress levels: It could wreck havoc on your health. According to a new mouse study published in the journal Scientific Reports, stress can negatively impact your gut microbiota (the microorganisms that are crucial to your digestive and metabolic health) the same way as eating a junk food diet.
- BeautyYahoo Beauty
The Weird Way of Talking That Can Help With Stress
A new study finds that talking to yourself in the third person can help you cope with a stressful situation more easily.
- BeautyLauren Sharkey
Woman gets surprising email from boss after taking time off for mental health
All employers should be like this.
- BeautyKorin Miller
Facebook Has Ability to Let Advertisers Know When Teens Feel ‘Worthless.’ What Are the Implications?
Facebook is facing backlash after it was revealed it is able to target teenagers when they feel “insecure” and “worthless” and “need a confidence boost.”
- BeautyAmy Capetta
Woman Posts Photos of Herself Without a Wig, Reveals Real Reason She Lost Her Hair
She posted these pictures because she decided it was time to speak her truth — that she suffers from a hair-pulling disorder called trichotillomania.
- LifestyleElise Solé
Why ‘Fitness Barbie’ Wants You to Love Your Body
Lola Pahkinamaki, once overweight and then anorexic, has finally found balance by becoming a version of Barbie.
- BeautyKorin Miller
Stress May Actually Trigger Gray Hair in Your Dog
It’s no secret that chronic stress and anxiety can increase the odds that a person will develop gray hair. Now, new research has found that phenomenon extends to dogs as well.
StyleJihan Forbes#PostVotingStressRelief Is the Hashtag We All Need Right Now
This election is best described as a sick whirlwind of doom, no matter which party you belong to. It hasn’t been pretty. The race is tight, and we’re all nervous over the outcome, but after months of this nightmare, it’s safe to say that American voters deserve a little break, no?
BeautyAmy CapettaStress Erases the Benefits of Eating Healthy Fats, Study Says
A new study finds that stress may negate the benefits of eating healthy fats, like this avocado.
StyleKorin MillerYour Sleep Issues May Reveal Something About Your Relationship
It’s no secret that your relationship can have a big impact on your life, but new research has found it can seriously mess with an area you would have thought was off-limits: your sleep.
BeautyJenna BirchWhy Do Some Gain Weight In Response to Stress While Others Lose It?
It’s not uncommon for people to deal with their emotions through eating, especially if you are suffering from depression. But why do some people gain weight and some people lose it?
HealthAmy CapettaBeing a Leader at Work Can Lead to a Bigger Waistline
According to researchers from Australia, people who are considered the movers and shakers — those in a position of authority who make numerous decisions at their place of employment — have a higher BMI (body mass index) and a bigger waistline compared to those who have the freedom to use their skills. Other studies have linked the work and weight connection.
HealthYahoo HealthCaffeine and Cortisol: Does Coffee Stress You Out?
(Photo: Waferboard) More than 2 billion people enjoy a cup of coffee every morning, including 85% of the U.S. population. However, there’s some confusion about how caffeine works in your body. To clear up some of that confusion, here’s your guide to caffeine tolerance and coffee-related cortisol release. Will you build a tolerance to caffeine if you drink coffee every day?
HealthLIVESTRONG on Yahoo10 Stress-Reducing Techniques to Try
When researchers compared self-reported stress levels from 1983, 2006 and 2009, they discovered that stress had risen between 10 and 30 percent across all demographic categories over the last three decades. According to the American Psychological Association, only 37 percent of Americans feel they are actually succeeding at managing their stress, resulting in negative health effects like skipping meals, lying awake at night and overeating or eating unhealthy foods.
HealthUntitledThe Easy Breathing Technique That Can Lower Your Anxiety 44%
If you’ve ever felt a little silly during all those exercises at the beginning of yoga class, know you haven’t wasted your breath—a new study suggests they can help ease depression and anxiety. Italian researchers put 69 people with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, or similar conditions through a two-week workshop in Surdashan Kriya Yoga, or SKY. Scores on a comprehensive measure of psychological symptoms—including depression, phobias, and hostility, among others—also fell by 45%.
HealthUntitled5 Ways Your Relationship Can Be Toxic to Your Health
Every relationship has its ups and downs, as anyone in a healthy, committed partnership will admit. While numerous studies show that a supportive relationship can be good for your health – from adopting healthier behaviors to just living longer in general – the constant stress from a toxic entanglement can attack your health in ways you may not have realized. Read on to see how an unhealthy relationship can impact your overall well-being.
