Before your conscious mind can recognize the threat, your stomach sinks, your heart begins to race and you start to sweat. These are all signs that your body is preparing to “fight or flight.” ...

Financial stress can also lead to worse economic decisions." Impact On The Economy The knock-on effect — and the implications for an economy poised on the cliff's edge of recession — are obvious.

Discover how your stress response is actually working for you—and how imagination can help you adapt, even when the world ...

Addressing stress, whether it’s from minor things or life’s weightier pressures, has its challenges, but putting in the effort can offset more serious health challenges later.

Making a big financial decision when you’re stressed out can cost you. Use these tips to settle down and make the best move ...

CNN: What does stress do to a person’s body? Dr. Leana Wen: ... By that, I mean activities that you enjoy and that can take your mind off the stressful life situations.

A change of scenery or just unplugging for a while can refresh your mind and body. It’s not indulgence, it’s self-preservation. In the end, dealing with stress doesn’t always need a grand plan.

You’ve heard the buzz about “mindfulness,” but you’re not sure what it is or how to apply it to your life. Turns out, it’s as simple as taking a few moments to focus on yourself.

More evidence links poor health with "allostatic overload," the cumulative toll of chronic stress on your body. The good news: You can prevent it – or find your way out from under it.

A new working paper, "The Economics of Financial Stress," looks at what stress can do to a household's financial situation. Spoiler alert: it's not good.

CNN: What does stress do to a person’s body? Dr. Leana Wen: ... By that, I mean activities that you enjoy and that can take your mind off the stressful life situations.