Stress

U.S. 09/09/21, 17:50

Psychological pressure from challenging circumstances seemingly has a rejuvenating effect on Donald Trump. A photo has gone viral on the internet, showing the former president looking more youthful despite spending years battling against political opponents. Donald Trump, Jr. shared the image captioned "he got younger" on social media. He believes this is ...

New York 07/24/21, 16:11

According to law-enforcement sources, a 60-year-old woman leaped from her luxury Midtown apartment Friday afternoon, July 23, holding her little lap dog, killing both. Moments earlier, a positive message on a paper airplane was caught by a neighbor. “You are blessed,” and “Stay strong. You'll get through this!” were written on both wings ...

United Kingdom 05/27/21, 03:57

Reducing stress in daily life can help some people live for up to 150 years, researchers have found. New York state's Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo and Singapore-based biotech company Gero have discovered a direct link between aging and the ability to cope with stress. The study, "Longitudinal analysis of ...

U.S. 06/07/19, 02:19

High school biology teacher Kelly Chavis knew smartphones were a distraction in her class. But not even her students realized the psychological toll of their devices until an in-class experiment that, of course, was then spreading on social media.For one class period, students used a whiteboard to tally, in real ...

Entertainment 04/24/19, 12:54

Britney Spears says that though her family has been stressed lately, she's doing OK.The pop star on Tuesday posted a video to her Instagram, telling her fans: "Just checking in with all of you who are concerned about me. All is well. My family has been going through a lot ...

Business 02/12/19, 10:02

Christian Matney, 22, and his wife, Aubry, 23, haven't let their youth hinder them from big financial goals.The Austin, Texas-based couple — content creators at YouTube channel The Matneys — are travelers, entrepreneurs and homeowners, thanks in part to their commitment to financial minimalism . The approach involves decluttering accounts, ...

Health 02/04/19, 01:05

Financial struggles led Leon Statz to sell his 50 dairy cows, causing the third-generation farmer to become depressed.Then land next to his 200-acre farm near Loganville went up for sale — land his late father had said he should buy. Statz, who didn't have the money, became hopeless.On Oct. 8, ...

U.S. 01/24/19, 19:31

The Latest on the death of a teenager while in police custody (all times local):7:25 p.m.A Maryland prosecutor said he isn't asking a grand jury to consider criminal charges in the death of a black teenager who struggled with police officers and experienced "sudden cardiac death."Caroline County State's Attorney Joseph ...

Business 12/17/18, 18:40

Companies around the world that have cut their work week have found that it leads to higher productivity, more motivated staff and less burnout

U.S. 11/25/18, 10:43

When Tiffany Harris and her two children emerged from their hotel after Hurricane Michael roared past, her 3-year-old son pointed to a sea of fallen trees and shattered buildings."It's broken. It's broken, Mommy, fix it," she recalls her little boy Amari begging.Harris, who lives with her boyfriend, two children, plus ...

Sports 10/21/18, 12:04

Amy Cross has a hard time explaining the stress of living in a city that was splintered by Hurricane Michael. She's fearful after hearing gunshots at night, and she's confused because she no longer recognizes the place where she's spent her entire 45 years."I just know I don't feel real, ...

Sports 10/11/18, 03:14

On particularly stressful occasions, Mikaela Shiffrin can feel the anxiety build moments before her run. Her throat tightens, and her eyes water. Her suit feels way too tight, and her stomach churns.As a teenager, the two-time defending overall World Cup champion never experienced this level of nervousness before a race.Lately, ...