We suspected it. The research and speculation about mirror neurons predicted it. And studies have proved it: stress—and the emotions of frustration, anxiety, and fear that go with it—are contagious.

Psychological stress is a normal reaction to everyday pressures. However, chronic stress can be unhealthy, particularly when it affects a person’s day-to-day life. Chronic stress can cause mental and ...

We know that football players and boxers have brain damage from repeated blows. Now brain research reveals chronic job stress causes brain damage and tips to protect it.

April is Stress Awareness Month, when there will be a flurry of articles about managing stress. That is a good thing, up to a point. But many of these articles will come with the inference that stress ...

Stress hormones are chemical messengers that play a role in the body’s physiological and behavioral responses to stress. Examples include catecholamines and cortisol. These hormones help initiate the ...

We’ve all absorbed the message that stress is toxic. Headlines warn about its links to everything from heart disease to memory problems. Wellness influencers hawk stress-reduction products with ...

You’re reading this on your smartphone that’s consistently pinging with notifications. A coffee cup (your fourth caffeinated drink of the day) is perched perilously close to the edge of the table ...

Excessive stress is associated with health complications. Are there ways to accurately measure stress levels? Although stress is a natural and inevitable part of life, many people feel that they’re ...