People who were more stressed experienced heavier menstrual bleeding than usual, with their periods lasting longer than they did before.

There could be an advantage to showcasing one’s vulnerabilities.

Cortisol, the "stress hormone," alters brain activity in regions linked to social decision making, reducing altruistic behavior.

“The new findings are important for developing more individualized diagnoses and personalized therapies.”

Employers could face financial penalties like increased gas and electricity bills for contacting employees outside of work hours.

For people with misophonia, specific sounds can trigger emotional or physiological responses including irritation and panic.

At least one in three people experience misokinesia, that is, being annoyed at small and repetitive movements, according to new research.

Resilience fluctuates based on a variety of factors — ranging from an individual's stress levels to how emotionally stable they are.

Called psychogenic fever, the condition can be triggered by both acute and chronic stress -- and is found to occur more frequently in women.

The findings suggest human aging may not be a linear process, and can be temporarily reversed or halted.

The study surveyed 840,000 people to show why -- and to what extent -- someone's sleep timing influences their mental health.

The need to escape often translates into a constant engagement with the digital world -- be it binge-watching or jumping through internet rabbit holes.

A key protein in our muscles regulates how quickly we respond to a real-life threat.

Resorting to humor activates the endorphin system in the brain, making it easier for people to withstand difficult situations.

Some stressors “force you to solve a problem, and this might actually be good for cognitive functioning…."

Lifestyle issues, ranging from lack of sleep to dehydration to overexertion, can cause isolated, momentary muscle flutters.

The repetition and predictability of cleaning can give individuals a sense of control during stressful times.

Face touching is an unconscious technique for managing stress and other emotions.