New research claims marriage is good for you, as a study published in the journal Stress has shown that married individuals and individuals in committed relationships produce less of a stress-related hormone.

A simple morning walk may help children reduce stress reactivity and could help them avoid cardiovascular problems in adulthood, according to a new study.

Exercising the brain may do more than help older individuals improve their memory and focus, according to a new study in the Journal of Gerontology. Researchers say there’s evidence that computerized brain fitness programs may help frail seniors walk faster, potentially preventing disability and improving quality of life.

Forget the aspirin and other traditional, pain relieving medications. New research has shown that a 30-minute massage can help relieve both the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headaches.

A new study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, suggests that abnormal cholesterol levels can cause depression in the elderly.

As if the health benefits associated with kicking the habit aren’t enough. New research has found that quitting smoking can actually help lower stress.

Researchers say there may be a biological explanation for the fact that women are twice as vulnerable to stress disorders like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, compared to men.

Getting older may not be so depressing, according to the findings of a new study. Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that people tend to be happier and less stressed after the age of 50.

A new study suggests talking to mom on the phone is as good as a hug when it comes to relieving stress.

Researchers say chronic on-the-job stress may actually be bad for your health.