You know the holidays are truly here when the “beat the holiday stress” headlines start appearing. (At least this post has a slightly different headline!)
The reality is the season of joy becomes overshadowed by feelings of stress.  The negative aspects of stress truly take away what is one of the most memorable and joyful times [...]

According to Heart and Stroke spokesperson, Sheldon Tobe, women who come home to a supportive spouse at the end of a busy day are less likely to experience the “blood-pressure-raising effects” of a stressful job.
Dr. Tobe goes on to explain that unfortunately men don’t experience the same physical benefits.  Both men and women experience job [...]

As I sit here reviewing materials on the impact of stress on a woman’s well being and health I couldn’t help but to think of Michelle Obama, wife of the Democratic nominee for the 2008 U.S. presidential election, Senator Barack Obama.
What must the stress level be like for this woman? She must tend to the [...]