Exercise Silences Stress in the Brain
Study’s findings help to explain how exercise benefits heart health. Results from a new study indicate that physical activity may help protect against cardiovascular disease…
Study’s findings help to explain how exercise benefits heart health. Results from a new study indicate that physical activity may help protect against cardiovascular disease…
Neurobiologists have discovered how stress turns into fear in the brain — in conditions such as PTSD — and a method to block it. Our…
A new study finds younger adults look and feel older on stressful days – but only on days when they also feel they have relatively…
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of life. However, excessive stress can have detrimental effects on our health. Prolonged stress elevates the risk of developing heart…
Proponents of trigger warnings argue that they can provide individuals with a heads-up to emotionally brace themselves or avoid content that may resonate with past…
Mainz University and the US-American BENFRA Center have jointly demonstrated the effect of botanical products used in traditional Asiatic medicine on depressive states. Chronic exposure…
Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 link mental health to heart health, showing that depression and anxiety can hasten the…
Study finds publication bias inflated the efficacy of commonly prescribed drug benzodiazepine by more than 40%. New research reveals that the nation’s most widely prescribed…
Do you recall the early days of the 2020 Corona pandemic? When businesses, eateries, cinemas, and theaters were shut down. When gatherings with friends and…
Researchers uncover how stress triggers the same receptors as THC. During stressful situations, your brain might produce its own cannabinoid substances, functioning to soothe you…
A recent mouse study could pave the way for personalized treatments for depression, anxiety, and other stress-induced conditions, which are known to impact men and…
Recent research indicates that birth-control pills adversely affect women’s ability to manage stress. Since the 1960s, women have been using contraceptive pills, yet the intricate…
A recent study shows that military personnel who suffered abuse during childhood are more prone to PTSD when deployed. The research, analyzing 50 peer-reviewed articles,…
Scientists have found that stress coupled with a high-calorie diet increases the brain’s reward signals for food consumption, leading to weight gain. They attribute this…
Research findings could help in identifying new interventions that reduce the brain’s stress activity without the negative health effects of alcohol. A new study led…
Employees who frequently interact with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to experience loneliness that can lead to insomnia and increased after-work drinking, according to…
How little-known brain cells help to reduce the activity of overexcited neurons during acute stress. The sight of an overflowing email inbox on a Monday…
An international group of researchers has successfully pinpointed a specific gene in the brain that is responsible for driving symptoms of anxiety. An international team…