The human brain has a hardwired tendency, called “negativity bias,” which causes it to prioritize, seek out, and lock on to negative information in the world like a heat-seeking missile.

Without sufficient sleep, cognitive function, ability to manage emotions and handle stress, relationships with others, and physical and nutritional conditioning are compromised.

Is stress necessarily harmful to your health?

Most people equate feeling anxious or nervous with something bad.

Understanding what happens when you’re stressed can help you achieve optimal performance in and out of uniform.