Women who embraced their romantic partner subsequently had lower stress-induced cortisol response. But partner embrace did not buffer the response to stress for men. Women…
Women’s elevated anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, subsequently resulting in reduced cognitive development in their offspring at…
Can immersing yourself in cold be beneficial to your health? Cold water therapy, or cold immersion, is what it sounds like: immersing yourself in cold…
Emotions powerfully affect our health. Witness a heart attack-mimicking condition that’s become known as “broken heart syndrome.” UW Medicine Heart Institute cardiologist April Stempien-Otero sees a…
A new UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships, they are at increased risk of mental illness, including anxiety, depression, and suicide….
In a long-term study of men in the U.S., more high-risk factors for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes developed earlier in life among those…
Findings most likely indicate heightened risk of ill health and death, suggest researchers. Living alone for several years and/or experiencing serial relationship break-ups are strongly…
A team of Université Laval scientists may have discovered why severe depression affects women and men differently, according to a study published on January 10,…
Declines in physical activity linked to poorer mental health, higher stress. For the new year, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise –…
Study shows stress led to drinking more than intended in men only when they already had consumed alcohol. A new study has shown that stress…
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the physical health of millions of Americans, but it’s also taken a toll on the country’s mental health….
Common household noises can cause dogs stress, anxiety High-frequency, intermittent noises more likely to cause anxiety Many dog owners underestimate their dog’s fearfulness to noise…
Research to be presented at the 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition finds that stay-at-home orders and pandemic stress during the COVID…
The climate crisis is taking an increasing toll on the mental health of children and young people; leaders must act now to create a path…
University of Rochester psychologists find that college students who reinterpret their stress response as performance-enhancing are less anxious and generally healthier. Sweaty palms during a…
Carolina researchers say downward trend in college drinking could change once students return to campus. First-year college students are reporting drinking less alcohol and having…
Chronic stress is a well-known cause for mental health disorders. New research has moved a step forward in understanding how glucocorticoid hormones (‘stress hormones’) act…
Experts at Ohio State create checklist to promote and protect student mental health. A new “return to campus” survey led by The Ohio State University’s…
