Around 34% of adults in the United States say that stress is “completely overwhelming most days. While stress may appear to be a normal part of life, it doesn’t have...
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Kathleen Brady, MD, PhD, a Distinguished University Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "The Relationship Between Stress...
Americans are reporting overwhelming stress levels due to financial concerns, inflation, COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and more. Enduring extraordinary stress for multiple years has long-lasting effects. But we can...
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been challenging. From the COVID-19 pandemic to earthquakes, severe storms, and lockdowns—in addition to everyday life challenges—this year has been...
Just like the virus itself, emotional stress seems to be spreading alongside the coronavirus outbreak. You may feel fatigued, have difficulty sleeping, or experience a loss of appetite. This is...
Dr. Paul Thielking teaches an eight-week mind and body skills group for cancer patients. He walks us through a mindfulness and breathing exercise to help with relaxation. Although developed for cancer patients, this breathing exercise works for anyone.
Cortisol gets a bad rap. It's blamed for anxiety, high blood pressure, stroke—you name it. But having a better understanding of this hormone's function helps people realize that balancing this...
For seemingly no physical reason, you find yourself paralyzed and can't speak. It sounds like the plot of a horror movie, but such frightening symptoms can actually happen to people...
For some people, a good, stiff drink can have a calming effect during stressful times, but dealing with stress also requires clear-headed, rational problem solving. Dr. Kirtly Jones aspires to healthier options to handle pressure. She discusses habitual drinking, alcohol as a social lubricant and dealing with life’s burdens in a positive way.
