Stress and shame are closely linked – understand why Read about new methods for managing stress in working life.
Dogs mirror owner’s stress level New research suggests that long-term stress is transmitted from human to dog.
Autoimmune diseases more often affect people with stress disorders A major study shows an association between stress-related disorders and subsequent autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.
Young people use prescription medicine to boost academic performance Student: “You either succeed or you’re nothing.”
Young people in Denmark are becoming more and more stressed The struggle for higher grades could be the main culprit.
Excessive overtime raises risk of strokes Do you work a lot? If your work weeks are longer than normal, you could be more likely of having a stroke, according to a new review.
Take a short stroll: it can save your day New research shows that a 30-minute walk in the middle of the day cheers up sedentary office workers. This makes the actual working hours more fun.
Stress during pregnancy increases risk of child eczema New study links increased risk of child eczema to mother's stress during pregnancy.
How hoteliers handle emotions and stress Experienced hotel managers maintain a positive attitude while switching among various ways of controlling their emotions, tackling stress and covering their employees’ needs.
Morning light relieves anxiety The right light in the morning can reduce anxiety responses in healthy people, new study shows.
Heart surgery can induce menstruation A new study may offer some reassurance to women of childbearing age who are facing heart surgery. The unexpected menstrual bleeding that these women often experience does not constitute a risk, as many of them fear.
Swedish women struggle with stress Nearly two-thirds of all middle-aged Swedish women experience stress. Researchers blame it on the conflicting demands posed by careers and children.
What men look for in a woman's face New research reveals what facial features men look for in women. The underlying mechanism differs greatly from the one women use when picking a man based on his facial features.
Equal pay for women means less stress for men Women and men are less likely to feel work-related stress when both sexes have equal pay and access to parental leave, according to new research.
Massages reduce stress and anxiety Have high blood pressure? Stressed after surgery? New research suggests your doctor could prescribe gentle massage to augment more traditional hospital treatments.
Job strain leads to lethargy If you are stressed at work there’s less chance you will spend your off-hours at a gym or exercising.
The right intestinal flora may reduce your stress A study with mice shows that our intestines can host both bacteria that promote stress and bacteria that work against stress.
A new formula for avoiding supermarket queues How do you avoid queues at the supermarket? A researcher shows the way with mathematics.
Iguana faeces reveal stress Scientists at Copenhagen Zoo measure the stress levels in reptiles by analysing their faeces.
’Loser monkeys’ have poor immune systems Macaque monkeys at the bottom of the social hierarchy have weakened immune systems. Social status influences almost 1,000 genes that control the immune system. This could apply to humans too.
How stress can cause depression Studies with rats and humans reveal how chronic stress can result in a depression.
Poor sleep linked to premature death People with sleeping problems have poorer health and a shorter life expectancy. Research indicates that poor sleep is a problem to be taken seriously.
Stress and exercise repair the brain after a stroke New research reveals that a combination of stress and exercise can shorten the rehabilitation period after a stroke.
Violent knights feared posttraumatic stress Knights in the Middle Ages were not the brutal and merciless killing machines depicted on film. New research draws a different picture of the medieval military elite.
