Stress Facts

It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.

Under extreme stress, some octopuses will eat their own arms.

The levels of two stress hormones, cortisol and epinephrine which suppress the body's immune system, will actually drop after a dose of laughter.

Stress is one of the most common triggers for headaches, primarily because it causes muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and scalp that can lead to tension-type headaches.

Cows have best friends and get stressed when they are separated.

Researchers have found that reading reduces stress by 68%, more than listening to music or taking a walk.

Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.

Crying literally alleviates stress and uniquely allows humans to decrease feelings of anger and sadness.

The human sigh acts as a physiological reset button.