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VR Game Trains 100 Police Officers to Master Stress
Solutions11h ago

VR Game Trains 100 Police Officers to Master Stress

A zombie-shooting VR game is teaching police officers to control their heart rate under pressure, with results showing 35% better stress management in real scenarios. The breakthrough training is already rolling out across police academies.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read
5 Ways Less-Stressed Parents Handle Family Chaos Better
Acts of Kindness4d ago

5 Ways Less-Stressed Parents Handle Family Chaos Better

Nearly half of all parents say their daily stress feels completely overwhelming, but psychologists have identified five simple strategies that calmer families use differently. These research-backed approaches help parents manage tension while teaching kids healthy emotional habits.

Google News - Health3 min read
Lifestyle Medicine Cuts Burnout for 41 Healthcare Workers
SolutionsFeb 19

Lifestyle Medicine Cuts Burnout for 41 Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers treating patients with lifestyle medicine report feeling less burned out and more fulfilled at work. A new study shows that helping patients improve their health through diet, exercise, and stress management is restoring joy to medical practice.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Improv Comedy Tricks Cut Stress, Science Confirms
Health & WellnessFeb 14

Improv Comedy Tricks Cut Stress, Science Confirms

Improv comedy isn't just for laughs anymore. Research now shows that simple improv techniques can actually rewire how our brains handle stress, anxiety, and daily chaos.

Fast Company2 min read
5 Books to Help You Think Clearly During Uncertainty
SolutionsFeb 14

5 Books to Help You Think Clearly During Uncertainty

When life feels unpredictable, these five books offer something better than quick answers: they teach you how to think with steadiness, respond with intention, and find clarity even when certainty isn't possible.

YourStory India3 min read
New Wristband Tracks Real Stress Through Sweat and Heart
VideosJan 30

New Wristband Tracks Real Stress Through Sweat and Heart

Scientists at UC Irvine created a wearable device that measures stress through both sweat hormones and vital signs, offering the most accurate stress picture yet. The wireless wristband could help millions struggling with overwhelming stress finally get the objective monitoring they need.

Medical Xpress3 min read
6 Simple Ways to Stay Calm When News Feels Overwhelming
Health & WellnessJan 29

6 Simple Ways to Stay Calm When News Feels Overwhelming

Experts reveal easy, science-backed techniques to quiet your anxious mind when headlines trigger stress. These methods work immediately and require no special equipment.

Upworthy2 min read
$4M Study Teaches Lymphoma Survivors Resilience Skills
Health & WellnessJan 28

$4M Study Teaches Lymphoma Survivors Resilience Skills

More than 250 lymphoma survivors will learn stress management and coping techniques through a groundbreaking national trial. The free virtual program treats resilience as a teachable skill, not something you're born with.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Scientists Find Stress-Fighting Molecule in Our Cells
Health & WellnessJan 26

Scientists Find Stress-Fighting Molecule in Our Cells

Researchers discovered how tiny molecules called microRNAs naturally reduce stress in our bodies and could lead to new treatments for anxiety and age-related diseases. The breakthrough offers hope for millions struggling with stress-induced health problems.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery2 min read
The 90-10 rule: Control how you react, not what happens
SolutionsJan 26

The 90-10 rule: Control how you react, not what happens

A simple psychology principle could transform hard days into joyful ones by shifting focus from what happens to you to how you respond. The 90-10 rule says only 10% of life is what happens, while 90% is your reaction.

Upworthy3 min read