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Hawaii Has the Least Stress in America — What State Has the Most?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:35:45 +0000

The surf may be up in Hawaii, but blood pressure definitely isn’t. The Aloha State is the least stressed state in the country. The findings come from a study based on 350,000 interviews. Only 32% of people in Hawaii claimed they felt stressed the day before. A nice leisurely day at the beach followed by [...]

5 Simple Tips to Cope If You're Stressed Out at Work

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:00:50 +0000

So, you say work has got you stressed out. There’s good news — you’re not alone. More importantly, you’re not helpless, either. There are plenty of ways you can handle the stress that comes with your job so it doesn’t gnaw at you, even when you’re off the clock. Here are a couple of tips [...]

8 Ways to De-Stress in December

Alyssa Kramer — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:01:54 +0000

Whether you’re preparing for final exams, avoiding a trampling at the mall or a gearing up for an extended visit from the in-laws, the month of December can be grueling. Sure, there’s the holiday spirit or whatever, but somehow this time of year isn’t as fun as when you were a kid, when your biggest worries were cutting snowflakes out of construction paper and remembering to not lick telephone poles.

It's True — We Really Are More Stressed Out Now Than We Were 25 Years Ago

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:00:24 +0000

In the first-ever historical comparison of stress levels across the US, researchers have now determined what many of us have suspected: adults are a lot more stressed out now than they were just 25 years ago.

How Many Americans Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:00:13 +0000

The eight-hour workday is fairly standard in the United States, and this week (June 19) marked the 100th anniversary of it becoming law for federal workers back in 1912.

Private companies began to follow suit four years later, but these days, working only eight hours a day sometimes seems downright quaint.

Merry Stressmas: My Love Hate Relationship With The Holidays

Dean Of Country — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:14:50 +0000

For me the Holidays are a time of being with friends and family. I cherish all the times I get to spend with family and friends both old and new. I have been to fantastic parties, ate incredible food, dr