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Election Strain Pushes 1 of 3 Americans to Limit Time With Family and Friends
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Matthew Palmer
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Election season in the United States has always been a period of high tension, but the strain seems especially pronounced in 2024. Recent surveys reveal that political disagreements are leading many Americans to limit their time with family and friends who don’t share their views, creating a significant impact on relationships. The American Psychological Association…
American Breaking Point: 41% Say They’re At ‘Peak ‘Stress’ Right Now
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StudyFinds Staff
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In a year marked by financial worries and political tension, a new survey has uncovered the staggering impact of stress on everyday Americans. The average person feels their head “spinning” from stress a whopping 156 times per year, translating to about three times a week. This alarming statistic is just one of many eye-opening findings…
New Study Finds That Stress Strongly Fuels Cancer’s Deadly Spread
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Lauren McKeithen
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In an eye-opening study, scientists have discovered a crucial link between chronic stress and an increased risk of cancer metastasis, shedding light on why patients under severe stress often face poorer survival rates. The groundbreaking research, conducted on mice, shows that chronic stress not only paves the way for cancer to spread, especially to the…
Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Heart Health and Relieve Stress
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Lauren McKeithen
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People often say we can’t control everything that happens in life, but we can control how we react. It may sound cliché, but new findings out of Ireland show that perspective matters when life throws us unexpected and stressful curveballs. Researchers say gratitude offers a “unique stress-buffering effect” when it comes to both reacting to,…
New Study Reveals That Mindfulness Worked as Well as a Drug For Treating Anxiety
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Lauren McKeithen
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Mindfulness meditation worked as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety in the first head-to-head comparison. The study tested a widely used mindfulness program that includes 2 1/2 hours of weekly classes and 45 minutes of daily practice at home. Participants were randomly assigned to the program or everyday use of a generic drug…
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