Study: Stress might be contagious

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Study: Stress might be contagious
Study: Stress might be contagious

A new study finds that stress might be contagious.

University of Calgary researchers studied pairs of mice. They submitted one to mild stress then teamed them back up.

Both mice showed the same signs of stress.

The study suggests that stress could be a sign of empathy for those around us.

Researchers say you can avoid catching it by taking a step back when confronted by someone whose stress levels are running high.

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