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Ten reasons social media stresses us out

It keeps us connected to friends, occupies those spare five minutes while we're waiting for the bus and — let's face it — we wouldn't be without it. But sometimes social networking drives us crazy. Here are the reasons social media stresses us out:

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Stressed parents make kids ill

A new study suggests that parents suffering from stress are not only making themselves sick, but may also be making their children sick.

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Work-related stress can kill

Work really can kill you, according to a recent study providing the strongest evidence yet of how on-the-job stress raises the risk of heart disease by...

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Work stress

The insecurity of unemployment is stressful. The insecurity of much employment is stressful, too. Without a reliable and predictable way of being employed,...

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How stress makes you fat

You know the feeling: It's 5pm. You're eons away from finishing a project at work, but you promised a friend you'd be at her birthday drinks by six. Meanwhile,...

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Twelve ways to destress

Most people have a very good idea of just what it is they need when they're under stress; they rightly say it's nothing that more time or a holiday wouldn't...

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What is stress?

Stress is a word that is used widely but not well understood. What is a stressful event for one person may not cause difficulties for someone else. A good...

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Tips for dealing with exam stress

With the HSC exams coming up, many teenagers are facing what is, for most, the biggest challenge yet. Everyone's individual reactions to it will be different....

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Stress

Many of us feel we could do with a lot less of stress in our lives, and that it is contributing to our lack of energy. In fact, we need stress, for without it...

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Five ways to deal with digital stress

With the modern popularity of social media sites, Skype and texting, few of us are ever really "switched off" or inaccessible, and research suggests that this...

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Seven ways to beat your worries

Can't stop worrying? Try out our seven ways to beat the bother and boost your happiness. Whilst worrying is necessary for spurring us on to achieve our goals,...

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Why your work commute really is killing you

A new study has found that a longer work commute raises your stress and blood pressure levels, and could also be making you fat.

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The Science of Stillness: beat stress with meditation

Tom Cronin is the co-founder of Science of Stillness, an online meditation program designed to help people from all over the world achieve a life of happiness,...

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Burnt-out women more likely to overeat

Research into the link between a woman's job satisfaction and her eating habits has found that being unhappy at work can have a negative impact on your diet...

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Loneliness 'can kill you', scientists say

Chronic loneliness can be self-perpetuating towards more intense isolation causing serious health issues, a new study has shown.

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Narcissistic men are more stressed, researchers say

Men with big egos, known to play games in relationships or be obsessive about their appearance could be living with unnecessary stress. According to a new...

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Men: how to deal with stress

We all suffer from stress every now and then. In fact, whether you have a crucial report to finish or are about to compete in the Olympic men's 100 metres...

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Stress less action plan

Think you'd win a most-stressed competition? Good Health finds out how to lower your tension levels.

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Traffic noise increases stroke risk

A growing number of evidence shows that traffic noise isn’t good for the heart, especially for those over the age of 65.

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Tips for stress-heads

The demands of life are taking their toll on us Aussies with results from a study this year showing that almost nine out of ten of us are stressed.

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