Social media can push us to the dark side, with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just 3 minutes a day is on par with meditation for boosting mood and reducing stress.
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Ever felt so stressed you didn’t know what to do next? Try talking to your ‘parts’
‘Parts work’ or Internal Family Systems is a type of talk therapy that’s surged in popularity. Here’s how it works and how it can help with stress.Â
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A divided country agrees: The election is stressing everyone out
A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines.
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Stress isn’t all bad. Here’s when it can help
You can’t eliminate stress, but you can manage it better and sometimes even make it a force for good. That means reframing how you think about it.
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Are political disagreements stressing you out? Here are tips to bridge the divide
With only weeks to a divisive election it can be hard to talk politics. Polarization can damage our relationships and our health. We have strategies to reduce election stress, starting with ourselves.
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Here’s how to turn climate change anxiety into action
More than half of young adults feel anxious, angry and powerless over climate change, a recent survey found. But there are ways to help turn that distress around. Here’s how to give them a try.
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Stressed out? These 8 skills can help boost mood and reduce anxiety
Life is stressful. Whether it’s work or relationship issues or you’re worrying about politics or global conflict, it can be overwhelming. NPR’s Stress Less: A quest to reclaim your calm aims to help.
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If you want to stress less, join NPR’s quest to reclaim your calm
Life can be stressful, and how you manage it is key. We have science-backed tips to help you cope. Get five weekly newsletters and a master class in stress management: Join us.
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A study finds that dogs can smell your stress — and make decisions accordingly
Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.
