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Worker at Stress Ball Factory Freaks Out, Punches Boss In the Face

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:55:34 +0000

One would think a perk of working at a stress ballÂ warehouseÂ is that you always have something to grab if you’re feeling overwhelmed and need to channel that energy. Technically speaking, Darren Baldwin was no longer working at novelty company’s SPS’s warehouse in Blackpool, England when he heard some prettyÂ overwhelmingÂ news. You see Baldwin had just been [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

What Are the Most Stressful Jobs in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:42:37 +0000

If going to work means you run the risk of developing an ulcer or biting your nails until there’s only cuticle left, congrats — you may have one of the most stressful jobs in America. But is it the most stressful? CareerCast has come out with its list of the most stressful jobs for 2013, [...]

Feeling Stressed? Blame Your Many Facebook Friends

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:47:09 +0000

The counter locatedÂ prominently on everyone’s Facebook page has created a bit of a friends arms race. According to new research, it’s a race you may be better off losing. A study from theÂ University of Edinburgh in Scotland of 300 Facebook users has found the more social network friends a person has, the higher their stress [...]

Dreaming Away Your Stress May Actually Work — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:58:37 +0000

While brain activity during sleep is still largely a mystery, scientists have discovered that dreaming not only consolidates our memories and helps us learn, it may also soothe stressful reactions to bad experiences. Study subjects who were shown emotionally-stimulating images in the evening and then again the next morning after sleeping reported a significant decrease [...]

Crossing Your Arms Reduces Pain

Clay Miller — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:00:58 +0000

Simply crossing your arms reduces the feeling of pain.

Since we generally use our right hand to touch things on the right side of our orientation, and our left hand to touch things on the left side, scientists believe that when you cross your arms the brain gets confused and doesn't process stimuli -- including pain -- as well