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Cheer Up at the Office by Bringing your Dog to Work

Zach Effrog — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:58:26 +0000

A new study by Virginia Commonwealth University finds that brining your four-legged friend to work could make a “positive difference” during your day by “reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees.” So, how did VCU find that brining your dog to work lowers your stress levels? “The VCU researchers compared employees [...]

Moms Stress At Back-To-School Time

Zach Effrog — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:00:04 +0000

Yes, although it's only mid-August, back-to-school time is creeping up quickly. We know that the kids may be stressing about getting back into the groove of school, but moms are stressing, too. According to a new survey, 32 percent of moms say back-to-school time is the most stressful time of the year for them.

A Lot Of Caffeine May Make You Hear Imaginary Things

Zach Effrog — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:00:39 +0000

Do you drink a lot of coffee? Do you hallucinate? According to a recent study done by Victorian University La Trobe, if you like a lot coffee, well, the caffeine in coffee, and if you are stressed out, you are more likely to see or hear imaginary things. 92 people were tested in the experiment [...]