During the next few weeks, as the holiday season pushes you to your limits with activities, events and a growing to-do list, the effects of stress mount. Despite your desire to remain positive, to share in the joy of the season, you may find yourself irritable and cranky. The frustration when plans are derailed, when fatigue overtakes you, when life throws in curves or you just don't have enough time, money or energy to do what you want to do causes you to snap at family and friends or to be...
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Positive emotions help build resistance to stress, depression
People who experience positive emotions may be building their resistance to hard times, researchers say. The study in North Carolina suggests that... Read more »
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