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Diagnosing Celebrity Meltdowns
Jul 27th 2010 10:32AM inStress
Mel's screaming profanities at Oksana. Lindsay's crying as the judge sentences her to 90 days. The public meltdown seems like a rite of passage for some celebrities: Christian Bale harassed a member of a film crew; Anne Heche took ...Read more ››

How Stress Affects the Body
If you've ever been faced with a tight work deadline, cared for a sick loved one or struggled to pay the bills, you are well acquainted with stress -- that overwhelming feeling that the world is demanding more than you can ...Read more ››

The Best Zen for Your Personality
Fresh twists on tried-and-true de-stressors can take you to a new level of calm.
Want to find the ultimate in peace and happiness? The key is to make sure you haven't fallen into a relaxation rut. If your usual stress buster ...Read more ››

What Your Stress Dreams Mean
As if you aren't frazzled enough during the day, now you must deal with being chased by a tornado or haunted by a stalker while you're sleeping! Nearly one in three women has frequent anxiety dreams, according to a Self.com poll. ...Read more ››

Financial Stress Is on the Rise
AP/AOL Survey: Americans Maxed Out, Stressed Out
By Mary Kearl and Caroline Howard
If anxiety over "What's NOT in your wallet?" seems to be growing along with your health problems, you're not alone.
A recent AP/AOL ...Read more ››








