Good News for Aging Adults: Daily Stress Decreases With Age
Daily stress can have negative effects on an individual’s health, both physically and emotionally. However, recent research led by David Almeida, a professor of human…
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How Buddhism Could Help Lower Depression Risk
A study suggests that engaging in moral practices may counteract the association between high stress levels and depression. According to a study recently published in…
Improving Memory: New Study Finds That Moderate Stress Is Actually Good for You
Mild levels of stress can actually be beneficial for your body by forcing it to optimize brain cognition and bodily functions. New research from the…
Repeated Stress Can Accelerate Aging of the Eye
Stress-induced retinal aging produces symptoms similar to those that occur naturally with aging. New research from the University of California, Irvine, indicates that aging plays…
Warning: Eating Too Much Salt Could Be Making You Stressed
According to a recent study, a diet high in salt can contribute to stress. In experiments with mice, researchers discovered that a high-salt diet led…
Walnuts: Ideal Brain Food for Stressed University Students?
Stressed university students might want to add walnuts to their daily diet in the weeks leading up to their next exam. A new clinical trial…
Surprising Findings: Too Few Job Demands Can Harm Sleep Quality
According to new research, moderate job demands and a sense of control over working conditions are key factors in predicting optimal sleep health. Contrary to…
Why Indulging in Workplace Distractions Could Be the Key to Success
Brief, positive interventions can help you handle tasks you dislike and negative emails. New research from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and Trinity…
Global Effects: New Research Indicates That Political Events Can Impact Sleep
A study discovered a connection between elections and sleep, alcohol consumption, and general public mood. Major societal and political events can have a significant influence on…
Healthy New Brain Food for Stressed University Students
University life can be incredibly stressful, with 8 out of 10 students reporting regular bouts of stress and 61% seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, or…
Depression Risk Increases With Hours Worked in Stressful Jobs
Longer work weeks were strongly associated with a higher increase in depression symptoms in an “emulated” clinical trial, pushing some first-year resident physicians into the…
Can Stress Influence Your Appetite? A Johns Hopkins Study Reveals That It’s All in Your Head
New research reveals the relationship between stress, obesity, and appetite. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine investigated whether stress may increase appetite in obese and lean…
Stress Can Increase the Risk of Dying From Cancer
A recent study found that the wear and tear of chronic stress can increase cancer mortality. According to Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University…
Overcoming Paralyzing Fear: Scientists Trace Stress Response Brain Circuit
At one time or another, we’ve all felt paralyzed by a threat or danger. Now scientists have traced where that reaction to a threat arises….
New Findings Shed Light on the Mystery of How Cells Handle Stress
A specific enzyme may play dual roles in cell health according to a recent study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A team of researchers…
Not Always Bad – Could Stress Actually Protect Your Body?
New research suggests that it might. Numerous serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and even sleeplessness, have been related to stress….
“Lasting Consequences” – 2020 May Have Harmed the Social Development of Young Adults
The multitude of stressful events could be responsible for this impact. The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, George Floyd’s death, and a contentious US presidential election made…
Anxiety Can Lead to Premature Births
The findings suggest that doctors should check for anxiety during the first and third trimesters. According to a study published by the American Psychological Association,…
