Stress and Anxiety - Page 2

May 31, 2026

Study reveals unexpected health benefits after 5 minutes of prayer

Adult patients experienced significant relief from pain and anxiety after just five minutes of in-person prayer, as found in a randomized controlled trial.

May 31, 2026

Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds

A new study published in The Annals of Family Medicine found that adult patients experienced significant pain and anxiety relief after five minutes of prayer.

May 30, 2026

Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says

Cancer survivors who practiced yoga reported improvements in mood, anxiety and fatigue compared to standard care alone, a clinical trial found.

May 16, 2026

Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says

An ancient Chinese exercise called baduanjin could help lower blood pressure as effectively as some medications, according to a new clinical trial.

May 9, 2026

Single workout cuts cravings, offering new hope for smokers trying to quit

High-intensity aerobic exercise is most effective at reducing cigarette cravings immediately and up to 30 minutes post-workout, study finds.

April 25, 2026

‘No contact’ on the rise: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans cut ties with loved ones

Nearly two in five Americans say they have gone no contact with a friend or family member in the past year, according to a new Talkspace survey.

April 25, 2026

Why we started expecting leaders to manage our feelings

Americans increasingly expect leaders to act like therapists, but prioritizing emotional comfort over accountability weakens performance and resilience.

April 24, 2026

Your daily coffee habit may be quietly reshaping your gut and mood, study finds

A new study from APC Microbiome Ireland found habitual coffee consumption alters gut bacteria, influencing mood, stress and cognitive sharpness.

April 22, 2026

Grieving mom hospitalized with rare ‘broken heart syndrome’ after veteran son’s suicide

Devoted mother Dawn Turner says grief over her soldier son's suicide left her hospitalized with broken heart syndrome that mimicked a heart attack. She shared her story and symptoms.

April 19, 2026

I have just 90 seconds to get to safety from another deadly attack. This is our normal

Living between sirens, a writer describes structuring daily life around a minute and a half to reach shelter and the toll of constant disruption.