The word "stress" typically has a negative connotation and is often associated with unpleasant emotions like anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. The World Health Organization defines stress as "any type ...

Learning to read is a higher brain function. Reading comprehension activates the cerebral cortex of a child’s brain. This part of the brain is important for complex cognitive tasks, but it’s also the ...

Conflict and stress go together like milk and cookies, peanut butter and jelly, hot chocolate and white vinegar. That last combination, truth be known, is how I work out my stress — sipping cocoa ...

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...

This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with CareFirst. Feeling overwhelmed lately? You are not alone. Now more than ever, many of us are facing challenges that can ...

April is Stress Awareness Month, when there will be a flurry of articles about managing stress. That is a good thing, up to a point. But many of these articles will come with the inference that stress ...

Not all stress is created equal. Positive stress, or eustress, can be exciting and motivating. If you're looking forward to a big event or challenge at work, eustress can build anticipation and ...

The relationship between a mother’s emotional state and her baby’s development extends far beyond conventional wisdom. Studies have shown that maternal emotions create a complex biochemical ...

Honing your stress management skills can help improve common behavioral symptoms of stress like nail biting, skin picking, and overeating. Stress happens when your body responds to a challenge. It can ...