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$Math Can Hurt You—Physically$

Study Says

Nov 1, 2012 12:17 PM CDT

Math Can Hurt You—Physically

Just thinking about it hurts, say researchers

(Newser) - Thanks to Barbie, we've long known that math class is tough. But now scientists say just the thought of math can be downright painful, reports Stuff . Researchers used MRIs to measure subjects' brain activity in a variety of hypothetical situations, including "walking to math class" and "receiving...

Biggest Concern
for Many Workers:
Just Showing Up

survey says

Oct 30, 2012 1:14 PM CDT

Biggest Concern for Many Workers: Just Showing Up

And more than 60% of employees are very stressed: study

(Newser) - A depressing new survey finds that most US workers are very stressed—and that for nearly a quarter of all employees, the top priority is simply showing up at work. According to LiveScience , the study from ComPsych Corp. , an employee assistance program provider, found that:

More than 60% of employees

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Stressed Guys
Dig Heavier Ladies

study says

Aug 9, 2012 11:20 AM CDT

Stressed Guys Dig Heavier Ladies

New study finds stress level has affect on preferences

(Newser) - You might think a guy's attraction to curvy women might be hard-wired, but a new study finds that stress actually has something to do with the body type he finds attractive. When put in stressful situations, the men in the study found heavier women more attractive and found a...

Forcing a Smile
Helps You Relax

Forcing a Smile Helps You Relax

New study finds that it can decrease stress

(Newser) - Stressed? Try forcing a smile. It may seem weird, but a new study finds that it could actually help you relax, the Atlantic reports. Researchers, using chopsticks, manipulated the faces of 169 participants into either a neutral expression, a standard smile (only affects muscles around the mouth), or a Duchenne...

Mild Mental Illness
Increases Death Risk

study says

Aug 1, 2012 5:34 PM CDT

Mild Mental Illness Increases Death Risk

Low-level disorders raise it by 16%, says study

(Newser) - In the largest study of its kind, scientists found that mild mental illness, including low-level anxiety and depression, increases the chance of an early death, reports the BBC . British scientists analyzed 68,000 people in England who died prematurely from conditions such as heart disease and cancer and found that...

All Our Stuff Is
Stressing Us Out

new book

Jul 19, 2012 2:05 PM CDT

All Our Stuff Is Stressing Us Out

The typical American home has quite a lot of things in it

(Newser) - A team of anthropologists went into 32 typical American homes to research a new book, and here's what they discovered: We really, really like stuff. The homes were full of things purchased by families, Time reports. Example: In one home, a staggering 2,260 possessions were on display in...

Being a 'Screen Slave'
Will Mess Up Your Back

study says

Jun 19, 2012 1:11 PM CDT

Being a 'Screen Slave' Will Mess Up Your Back

And your neck, too, warns physiotherapists' group

(Newser) - Perhaps you heaved a huge sigh of relief when you heard that your cellphone probably isn't giving you cancer , but we have bad news for you: Spending all day staring at a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is still harmful to your health. A new study by the Chartered Society...

Yes, We Really
Are More Stressed

STUDY SAYS

Jun 14, 2012 12:02 PM CDT

Yes, We Really Are More Stressed

Researchers show it's risen dramatically since the '80s

(Newser) - Feeling more stressed out than ever? Join the club. Stress levels have increased dramatically in recent years, a new study has concluded, jumping 24% for men and 18% for women between 1983 and 2009. The study examined previous surveys that looked at more than 6,300 people, USA Today reports....

Exercising Makes Bosses Nicer

study says

Jan 27, 2012 1:33 PM CST

Exercising Makes Bosses Nicer

Those who hit the gym don't take stress out on subordinates: study

(Newser) - Got a crabby boss? Maybe you should get your office to chip in on a gym membership. Bosses who work out are less likely to mistreat their employees, according to a recent study in the Journal of Business and Psychology , spotted by Scientific American . Researchers had 98 MBA students fill...

Gossip Is Good for You

study says

Jan 18, 2012 4:06 PM CST

Gossip Is Good for You

And it helps society, too, says a new study

(Newser) - Dishing dirt behind someone's back is a beneficial activity, say scientists. Spreading gossip—defined as alerting others that a person has behaved badly—helps maintain social order and even lowers the stress of the gossiper, according to a new study out of UC Berkeley and reported by the San ...

Tips to Beat
Daylight Saving Blues...

Nov 6, 2011 10:26 AM CST

Tips to Beat Daylight Saving Blues...

Growing darkness depresses, so you need to keep upbeat

(Newser) - The increasingly short and dark days of winter can make many people feel depressed this time of year, and Daylight Saving Time only makes things worse. So to help people out, Time offers eight tips to keep your spirits up:

Socializing and exercising. OK, not exactly what you crave when

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The Most Stressed
Women Live In...

Jul 13, 2011 3:46 PM CDT

The Most Stressed Women Live In...

India, where 87% say feel under pressure most of the time

(Newser) - Think you've got the most stressful life in the world, ladies? Unless you live in India, that's probably not true, according to a recent study. A staggering 87% of women surveyed in India said they felt stressed most of the time, and 82% claimed to have no time...

And the
Least-Stressed
US State Is...

May 27, 2011 12:48 PM CDT

And the Least-Stressed US State Is...

Hawaii, Wyoming top list

(Newser) - America is about as stressed as it was last year, a recent poll finds: Some 39.4% of 352,840 respondents called themselves stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to 39.9% last year. The year before was just a little more relaxed, with 38.8% saying...

Stressed Out?
You'll Learn Better

study says

May 3, 2011 5:02 PM CDT

Stressed Out? You'll Learn Better

Stress hormones alter brain cells, aiding in memory storage

(Newser) - If studying for exams stresses you out, be glad: It could help you remember the material, a study suggests. Hormones produced when we’re stressed, like cortisol and adrenaline, help us store memories by altering the way our brain cells work, reports the Telegraph . The hormones “reprogram” DNA in...

How to Live to 100:
Learn to Bounce Back

Apr 11, 2011 11:25 AM CDT

How to Live to 100: Learn to Bounce Back

Those who adapt to stress live longer, writes geriatrics expert

(Newser) - Dr. Mark Lachs is an expert on geriatrics, and his oldest patient is 109. Not only is she 109, but she still lives at home—"with all her marbles," he writes—and enjoys chocolate truffles and Budweiser. What's her secret? "Adaptive competence," which Lachs defines as...

Stressed? Dig Into
Some Pretzels

Apr 8, 2011 1:43 PM CDT

Stressed? Dig Into Some Pretzels

Increased sodium means decreased stress hormones: Study

(Newser) - Bartenders may put out pretzels and chips to keep customers thirsty, but something deeper might be at play. All that salt helps ease social anxiety and keeps people loose, suggests a new study. Researchers found that rats exposed to stressful situations were much calmer when loaded up with sodium, which...

Glass Half-Full,
or Half-Empty?
Ask Your Genes

Feb 8, 2011 5:53 AM CST

Glass Half-Full, or Half-Empty? Ask Your Genes

New link made between genes, risk of depression

(Newser) - Bad—or, potentially, good—news for pessimists: Some people's negative outlook on life appears to be caused by a genetic condition, according to a new study. Researchers found that people with low levels of the brain chemical NPY are likelier to be pessimistic, to deal poorly with stress, and to...

Freshmen
More Stressed
Than Ever

survey says

Jan 27, 2011 8:04 AM CST

Freshmen More Stressed Than Ever

First-year college students report low emotional health

(Newser) - College freshmen might not be learning much —but that doesn’t mean they’re not stressed. The levels of emotional health in incoming freshmen hit a record low last year, probably thanks in part to the recession. According to an annual survey, students who rated themselves as having “...

And the World's Most
Stressed People Are...

And the World's Most Stressed People Are...

Surveys point to the most stressful jobs, ages and places

(Newser) - So you’re stressed? So what. Everybody’s stressed. But who wins the stress Olympics? The Daily Beast set out to find out, compiling various stress studies. A smattering of the findings:

Detroit is the most stressed-out city, based on unemployment rate, crime rate, sunshine, and other economic indicators. Salt

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High-Stress
Jobs Bad for
Women’s Hearts

Nov 15, 2010 3:05 PM CST

High-Stress Jobs Bad for Women’s Hearts

Demanding jobs with little control can boost risk by 40%

(Newser) - Women working in stressful positions face an increased risk of heart-related maladies such as heart attacks, strokes, and clogged arteries, finds a landmark study that followed 17,145 women over a 10-year period. Most of the participants in the study were health professionals, but the findings paint a broader picture...