On AlterNet: stress

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "stress"

A Legacy of 9/11: Years of Increased Illness

Tom Jacobs, Miller-McCune.com. September 9, 2011.

A large-scale study suggests 9/11-related stress led to a major increase in health problems across the U.S.

5 Ways to Keep the Internet from Destroying Your Brain

John M. Grohol, Psychotherapy Networker. September 27, 2010.

These tips will help you improve your online efficiency, and reduce the stress that so often accompanies multitasking and information overload.

Getting Laid-Off May Lead to Early Death -- But There Are Ways to Cushion the Severe Health Impact of Job Loss

Tom Jacobs, Miller-McCune.com. July 1, 2009.

Studies show that the current economic climate may be eroding months or even years from the lives of those on the bleeding edge of insecurity.

Are Women Today Really More Unhappy?

Sady Doyle, Comment Is Free. May 23, 2009.

If you start to look closely at the so-called "happiness studies," the research actually starts to look quite sad.

Why You Should Get More Sleep

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. April 6, 2009.

Our commenters discuss a recent article on the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

Why Our Greatest Health Concern Isn't Diet or Exercise -- It's Neighborhood

Larry Adelman, AlterNet. February 19, 2009.

The old adage, "you are what you eat," should be changed to, "you are where you live."

The Curse of the Eternally Urgent

David Allen, Huffington Post. April 16, 2008.

A few small steps can help you get out of crisis mode, minimize stress and maximize productivity.

Middle Age + Holidays: A Lethal Combination?

Kathy Kastan, Huffington Post. December 19, 2007.

Suicide rates are alarmingly high among middle-aged Americans, and the holiday season often amplifies the problem.

Are You Micro-Managing Your Mind?

David Allen, Huffington Post. November 13, 2007.

A productivity expert weighs in on how to free your mind by letting go of worry.