Stress

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The 25 Most Stressful Jobs in America

From paramedic to prison guard, there are some jobs for which stress is pretty much guaranteed with the paycheck. Career-information website Zippia.com crunched the numbers in 2017 to come up with its ranking of the most stressful jobs in America. The firm considered an array of factors, including the consequences of making an error, exposure to hazardous conditions, time pressures and time spent dealing with aggressive and unpleasant people.

https://cleverfinance.net/2018/06/01/the-25-most-stressful-jobs-in-america/

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1 hour ago, phkrause said:

From paramedic to prison guard, there are some jobs for which stress is pretty much guaranteed with the paycheck. Career-information website Zippia.com crunched the numbers in 2017 to come up with its ranking of the most stressful jobs in America. The firm considered an array of factors, including the consequences of making an error, exposure to hazardous conditions, time pressures and time spent dealing with aggressive and unpleasant people.

I would've thought that being a police officer and/or a firefighter would be #1

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‘Moon face’

People on social media are buzzing about how the stress hormone cortisol can cause your cheeks and eyelids to swell beyond recognition. Is that really a thing though? This is how stress can affect your face.

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Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

NEW YORK (AP) — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise.

https://apnews.com/article/work-life-stress-reduction-breathing-techniques-8c0636a09d605ef0c56e529e8be0f2f9?

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How to Accept When Stress Is Too Much (and What to Do Next)

May 2, 2025 – A few years back, my dad was near end-of-life, my marriage was on the rocks, and I was training for the Boston Marathon.

https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/news/20250502/how-to-accept-when-stress-is-too-much-and-what-to-do-next?

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The Stress Switch

Experiencing severe stress during childhood can cause lasting damage to brain cells, making individuals more sensitive to stress later in life. The discovery, published yesterday, may reveal a new biological target for mental health treatments.  The study focused on the chemical messenger dopamine, which helps process rewards and adversity (watch 101). Researchers found that mice raised in stressful conditions had higher levels of the enzyme SETD7 than mice raised under typical conditions. SETD7 can make dopamine-producing brain cells more responsive to environmental stimuli, leading to a lower stress tolerance. The mice with elevated SETD7 levels displayed more anxious behaviors throughout their lives. However, when researchers blocked the enzyme, these mice became less sensitive to stress. Prior studies found that people who experience four or more adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, such as physical neglect or household substance abuse, are at significantly higher risk for mental health disorders. Get your ACE score here.