Valerie is a seasoned writer and editor who has spent her career creating content in the parenting and women's wellness spaces. Before joining Forbes Health, Valerie was the trending news editor at ...

I was stressed about money, and meanwhile, my best friend made six figures. She offered me $10,000 to ease my stress, but it wounded my pride, so I didn't take it. The offer almost cost us our ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...

Many people drink alcohol as a means to relieve stress, relax and ease social anxiety. But we all hear that even one glass of wine per day can wreak havoc on our health overtime. Due to this people ...

I was inspired to write this blog post when my friend sent me an article from KevinMD.com called “Confessions of a Burnt-Out Physician.” Having experienced burnout myself, I’m keenly aware of the toll ...

“It’s been a rough week!" a neighbor said when I wished her a relaxing weekend. "Two people in my department were on vacation, and another had a family emergency...so my co-worker and I had to do ...

I was just following what I thought was true: partying hard with my friends was the best way to relieve my stress. Without it, I thought I wouldn’t be able to deal with my professional situation ...