Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

Stress is our body’s response to any demand, challenge or change that disrupts our usual norms, explains Adrian Jacques Ambrose, MD, MPH, MBA, a psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia ...

Not all stress is created equal. Positive stress, or eustress, can be exciting and motivating. If you're looking forward to a big event or challenge at work, eustress can build anticipation and ...

The Stress Spectrum is described as positive, tolerable, and toxic. It refers to the stress response system's effects on the body, not the actual stressful experiences or events. Understanding the ...

Harnessing stress effectively can help boost an individual's productivity or motivation levels. A new Griffith University study allays fears that the technique could negatively affect feelings of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Things are stressful, intense and challenging—and chances are ...

People sometimes wonder if good things can cause stress. The answer is: of course! Think of the excitement of watching your favorite sports team compete, the thrill of a new promotion, or even the ...

A stressor is any event, situation, or external stimulus that causes a stress response in the body. Common types of stressors include financial, social, and occupational stressors, or those due to ...