Category: Stress

Study suggests stress in small children separated from their parents may alter genes

From the SAGE press release: Experts in the emotional needs of small children say increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol in babies and small children who are separated from… Read more »

Study suggests certain meditation strategies may help perfectionists

From the Wiley press release: Mindfulness meditation with a focus on nonjudgment of emotions may help perfectionists recover from stress, according to a study published in Psychophysiology. The study used high… Read more »

Study suggests plants can help reduce stress, improve your work life

From the American Society for Horticultural Science press release: A study out of the University of Hyogo in Awaji, Japan, details the stress-reducing benefits to office workers that even a… Read more »

Study suggests casual consensual flirting among coworkers can reduce stress

From the Washington State University press release: Casual flirting with colleagues at work is relatively harmless and can even be beneficial, new research from Washington State University shows. The study,… Read more »

Study suggests CBT for social anxiety may have a protective effect on cells

From the Karolinska Institutet press release: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for patients with social anxiety not only helps to reduce anxiety levels but also seems to protect against accelerated cellular… Read more »

Study suggests violence and adversity in early life can alter the brain

From the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology press release: Childhood adversity is a significant problem in the US, particularly for children growing up in poverty. Those who experience poverty have a… Read more »

Study looks at how poor treatment by customers leads to high turnover in the service industry

From the University of British Columbia – Sauder School of Business press release: Whether they’re dealing with impatient diners at a restaurant, handling returns at a clothing store or appeasing… Read more »