Why are nurses quitting health care?

At a time when hospital executives cite staffing issues as their most pressing concern, new research digs into why nurses are quitting.

Ed Federico-U. Pennsylvania • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~4 min

Anti-racist interventions don’t stress teens out

Anti-racist intervention programs don't cause stress or feelings of alienation among high school students, a new study shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 11, 2024 ~7 min


After school activities may do teens more harm than good

The time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—from tutoring to sports to clubs—is negatively affecting their mental health.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

Retirement takes greater mental health toll on blue-collar women

Retirement affects the mental health of women in blue-collar jobs more than white-collar jobs. Support as they transition out of the workforce could help.

Yale • futurity
March 6, 2024 ~7 min

Stress makes young adults look and feel older

Stressful days can make younger adults look and feel older, but only on days when they felt they have less control over their lives.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 4, 2024 ~5 min

Community connections can ease stigma exposure for trans people

Feeling connected to community can alleviate the harmful health effects of chronic exposure to stigma for transgender and nonbinary people.

U. Oregon • futurity
Feb. 21, 2024 ~5 min

Are stressed brain cells to blame for neurodegenerative disease?

New research suggests that constant stress triggered by clumping proteins kills brain cells rather than the clumps themselves.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Feb. 15, 2024 ~12 min

Feeling stressed? Try these tips to get some relief

Does the new year have you stressed out? Two experts offer some science-based ways you can find some relief.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Feb. 12, 2024 ~7 min


Why Valentine’s Day gifts can be so stressful

In this Q&A, an expert explains why we give gifts and why getting the perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day can be stressful.

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-U. Arizona • futurity
Feb. 8, 2024 ~8 min

Stress level during pregnancy could flag birth problems

Measuring cortisol in a snippet of hair can reveal a pregnant person's stress level and may one day help warn of unexpected birth problems.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Feb. 2, 2024 ~5 min

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