Can positive events cause stress?

Can positive events cause stress? Most of us equate all stress with negative experiences. Clinical psychiatrist Dr. Michael Genovese says we rarely think of stress as a positive thing, but eustress is just that positive stress. Exciting or stressful events cause a chemical response in the body, he explained. How bad is stress on the […]

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Is med school worth the stress?

Is med school worth the stress? If you do not enjoy sitting around reading, you might be disappointed in a long career that requires studying on a regular basis forever. Medical school is not nearly as stressful as residency, or practice. Medical school is sort of fun, but the worst part is how you feel […]

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What the union means to me?

What the union means to me? Collective agreements and union membership mean that workers, as a class, have rights. Knowledge of your rights separates an individual from slavery and imprisonment. When you have a union, you have a voice. How have unions impacted your life? Unions have brought diverse voices together, and their struggles have […]

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