Is stress contagious?

Cold Therapy: A New Frontier in Migraine Relief, Smoking's Long-Term Scars on Immune Health Unveiled, Eye Masks and More: Tips for Improved Sleep Quality

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Dr Watson
April 23, 2024

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🔬 New research shows that stress is contagious

🧊 Cold Therapy: A New Frontier in Migraine Relief

🚬 Smoking's Long-Term Scars on Immune Health Unveiled

🌙 Eye Masks and More: Tips for Improved Sleep Quality

FRONT PAGE

New research shows that stress is contagious

Recent research reveals that observing others under stress can significantly elevate our own stress levels. This phenomenon, known as stress contagion, occurs even without direct interaction, influenced by biological and social cues.

5 Things You Need To Know

  1. Observing stressed individuals can raise your cortisol levels.

  2. Stress contagion affects both individual well-being and workplace productivity.

  3. Emotional and physical responses to stress can be experienced by mere observation.

  4. Management of workplace stress is crucial to prevent its widespread impact.

  5. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral training can effectively reduce stress contagion.

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NEWS THIS WEEK

Cold Therapy: A New Frontier in Migraine Relief

A recent study highlights the effectiveness of cold therapy in alleviating migraine pain through various physiological mechanisms.

Smoking's Long-Term Scars on Immune Health Unveiled

Research highlights the persistent impacts of smoking on the immune system, with epigenetic changes affecting immunity long after quitting.

Eye Masks and More: Tips for Improved Sleep Quality

Experts suggest simple lifestyle adjustments like regular wake times and eye masks to significantly enhance sleep quality without major costs.