May 10, 2025
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There's nothing like squeezing or smooshing something when you're stressed. A stress ball is just the answer! If you've ever seen a stress ball, you know what they are. If you haven't, a stress ball is a round ball or object, usually smaller than a tennis ball that is used to diffuse tension. Many people who sit at a computer or desk all day use a stress ball to help prevent or relieve the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
When the stress ball is squeezed, you create a c...
Stress is an unavoidable consequence of life. As Hans Selye (who coined the term as it is currently used) noted, "Without stress, there would be no life". However, just as distress can cause disease, it seems plausible that there are good stresses that promote wellness. Stress is not always necessarily harmful. Winning a race or election can be just stressful as losing, or more so, but may trigger very different biological responses.
Stress Increases Productivity
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