Many of us know that a stressful job or work environment can be hard on our physical and mental health. But what is less known …
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Telomeres tell all about longevity and health
If I were to go back to school for a PhD, I think I'd study telomeres. Telomeres, the protective caps at the end of each …
Reducing your stress level could be as simple as checking email less frequently
As the end of 2014 approaches, many of us are thinking about what changes we're going to make come Jan. 1 to be healthier and …
Girls at high risk for developing depression show signs of stress and premature aging
As we age and our cells divide, caps at the ends of our chromosomes called telomeres shorten. When a telomere grows too short, it will …
Examining how mental stress on the heart affects men and women differently
Past research has shown that stress, anger and depression can increase a person's risk for stroke and heart attacks. Now new findings published in the Journal of …
Why deplaning was Steven Slater's best move
It's hard not to love Steven Slater, the JetBlue attendant who on Monday made a theatrical departure from his 20-year career in the airline industry. …
Another music/science mash-up from Stanford graduate
[UPDATE: This entry has been corrected from a previous version, which referred to Tom McFadden as a Rhodes Scholar.] Stressed? Take a few minutes to …