April is Stress Awareness Month, a time when health experts highlight how chronic stress can affect the body and recommend options to deal with it. Long-term stress negatively impacts not just a ...

Stress, often considered a mental or emotional response, can have surprising and far-reaching effects on the entire body. While it’s natural to associate stress with psychological strain, it’s ...

Have you ever noticed a strange rash or unexplained blisters after a particularly stressful week? You’re not imagining it. Stress can affect the body in ways we often overlook, including our skin.

For years, when I told people I studied stress and trauma, I often received the same surprised reaction: “That must be so intense.” Sometimes followed by, “Do you work in crisis zones?” But while ...