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Having Three Children Is The Most Stressful

Brad Weiser — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:13:02 +0000

A new study says that three kids is the most stressful amount to have. Mothers with three kids stress out more than moms with one or two kids but also stress out more than moms with four or more. It doesn’t say exactly why but for some reason three really seems to be the tipping [...]

Is Going On Vacation Too Stressful? [POLL]

Jackie — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:52:34 +0000

I have a co-worker that used to say it was too stressful to try and go on vacation. I thought they were crazy, until now! I finally understand what they were talking about. Getting yourself ready for vacation is one thing but getting your house, kids, animals, spouse and work prepared before you leave can [...]

What Do You Do, To Calm Your Nerves? [POLL]

Jackie — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:19:38 +0000

You always hear that the best way to calm your nerves is to do yoga or to take a long walk, maybe even a hot bath. I, of course, disagree with all of these suggestions. I think the best way to calm your nerves if you are upset about something is to go play catch [...]

Stressed at Work? It's Probably Your Parents' Fault

Mike Adams — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:20:00 +0000

It might be easy to blame your boss for all the work-related stress and high anxiety coursing through your veins, but a new study suggests that you might want to start pointing the finger at your family instead.

Well, sort of. Scientists have found that genetics play a significant role in how you react to your work environment.

Worried About Money?

Jackie — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:44:23 +0000

You worry about money, I worry about money. And if you believe The Notorious B.I.G. in “Mo Money, Mo Problems”, then people a lot richer than us worry about money too. According to a new study from Daily Mail, we’re all WASTING OUR LIVES worrying about our finances. The study found the average person [...]

Four Things You Might Not Know That are Stressing You Out

Brad Weiser — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:54:04 +0000

A lot of things are obviously stressing you out . . . your job, dealing with your relatives. But here’s a list of four things that might be stressing you out without you even realizing it. The Lack of Cubicles at Your Office. A lot of offices have open floor plans now, so you can [...]

The House Buying Process Ages You Two Years

Jackie — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:01:37 +0000

Buying a house is incredibly stressful. It’s so stressful that it makes the process of actually moving in seem easy. And a new survey put into perspective just how stressful it is. According to Express.co.uk more than two-thirds of the people surveyed said buying a house, which took an average of 15 weeks, aged them [...]

Women Are Most Relaxed When Their Husbands Help With Housework

Jackie — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:57:45 +0000

What?? I don't know about you, but I get a little more stressed when my husband starts helping out with household chores. Apparently I am the only one who feels this way because USA Today says that in a recent study done by the team at UCLA women's stress levels are lowest when they team up with their husband to tackle the work around the house.

For men, it's the opposite . . . their stress level is the lowest when they're kicking back and relaxing while their wives do everything.

Seven Weird Signs You Might Be Stressed Out

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:31:45 +0000

According to the magazine “Prevention”, you might be more stressed out than you think. Here are seven random signs you’re dealing with too much stress. #1.) Weekend Headaches. According to the director of the Washington University Headache Center, a sudden DROP in stress can cause migraines. So if you have bad headaches during the weekend [...]

Yoga Doesn't Always Relieve Stress

95.7 KEZJ — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:25:41 +0000

According to the health magazine "Prevention", some of the things people do to relieve stress don't work as well as we think they do. Here are four old methods that don't always work, and four NEW methods that work better.

#1.) If You Like Yoga, Keep Doing It . . . But You Don't Have To. In a recent study, 54% of people said they felt anxious while they were doing yoga, which means it's actually STRESSFUL for a lot of people.