Rachel Simmons is an educator and the author of "Enough As She Is." — -- Teenage girls face pressure today like never before in a world of social media and high expectations set by themselves, ...

One of the nice things about getting "older" — however you define it — is that you learn how to handle stress more wisely. One of the unpleasant things about getting older is that life gives you more ...

Cortisol is known as the "stress hormone," and ironically, online discussions and videos about cortisol imbalance seem to stress people out. That includes me: I have anxiety and, as a result, I've ...

HOUSTON – This time of year can be hectic for families. From getting the kids back into school routines, to managing a household, and going to work – it can be a real challenge for anyone to juggle it ...

Cortisol is a hot topic these days, and with good reason—experiencing high levels of the stress hormone can result in a range of not-so-fun symptoms, including acne, irritability, fatigue, weight gain ...

Psychological stress can have a big impact on the heart and can cause issues like hypertension, a major risk factor in stroke, heart disease and more.

The body's cells respond to stress -- toxins, mutations, starvation or other assaults -- by pausing normal functions to focus on conserving energy, repairing damaged components and boosting defenses.

I almost didn’t write this week. My mental and emotional exhaustion has become enormous and election day is still too many days away, no matter how few it may be. But this morning, I had coffee with ...

Nervous about the election? You’re in good company: A recent American Psychological Association poll found that 69% of people surveyed found the election a “significant” source of stress. If you find ...

The exclusion of racial trauma from the main mental health diagnostic manual can make it hard to get help. This is how people can find support. Racial trauma can take many forms. Judge Robert L.

A lot has been written about gratitude over the past two decades and how we ought to be feeling it. There is advice for journaling and a plethora of purchasing options for gratitude notebooks and ...