ADHD kids may have had stressed out Moms in womb

A recently announced research study from the United Kingdom found that it is more likely for children to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers were depressed or very stressed out during their pregnancy.
 

Key employers more likely to be stressed out

A Canadian study has identified that a company’s critical employees are more likely to have the most stress at work, especially if they perceive themselves as having job responsibilities that could highly affect others.
 

Study says better sex occurs with less stress

A study published in the June 2010 issue of the Journal of Family Psychology shows that the more daily stress reported by participants, the lower levels of sexual activity and satisfaction.
 

Beware of stressed out cell phone drivers

According to Australian research reported in June 2010, stressed or anxious drivers are as dangerous behind the wheel of an automobile as are drivers who are talking on cell phones. Such a statement would imply that stressed out or anxious drivers talking on cell phones are double the trouble! Yikes!
 

Are you going to Stress University?

A survey performed by The Daily Beast ranks the most stressful educational campuses in the United States. Take a look at the top fifty stress-out schools of higher learning, which probably will not include your local community college.  
 

Small businesses bring economic stress home - Microsoft

More than a third of Australian small business owners and managers report their business is currently struggling or worse, when compared to this time last year. Of those, nine in 10 say the health of their business is having a negative impact on their personal lives, according to a new small business ‘stress survey’ commissioned by Microsoft Australia.
 

Stress may trigger itching, says study

A German-British study concludes that a whole lot of stress can activate the immune system to start itching. It’s pretty straightforward—no need to scratch your head, or is there?
 

A quantum of solace in space

James Bond has a pretty stressful life, no doubt about that. But at least 007 can see a therapist when all the killing and snogging get too much. Astronauts have no such luxury. No, not with killing and snogging, but the access to a therapist. That may all be about to change...