stress

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The FAA said United’s expansion will stress the Chicago airport’s runway, terminal and air-traffic control systems.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“It released eye stress because we studied from eight o’clock in the morning until almost noon time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Understanding the role of astrocytes could reshape how scientists approach disorders linked to persistent fear, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and phobias.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

It's paramount that astronauts work out: the microgravity environment takes stress off bones and muscles, which can lead to significant loss without precautions.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

When these guys stress loss the scenario on putting on this position, they did not envision…that we could have this degree of default, right.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis