Virginia Tech scientist discovers potential brain link between stress, emotional eating
If you’ve had a near miss accident in your car or suffered the intimidation of a menacing person, you’ve probably ...
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Measuring long-term heart stress dynamics with smartwatch data
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a method using data from wearable devices such as smartwatches to digitally mimic ...
Professor Tao Jun’s team at Yangzhou University analyses the molecular mechanism of PoWRKY71 in response to drought stress of Paeonia ostii
Paeonia ostii is a widely grown woody crop with up to 40% α-linolenic acid in its seed oil, which is beneficial ...
Depression, anxiety, and stress frequently co-occur in Black pregnant individuals
November 22, 2023 — Black pregnant individuals frequently experience more than one mental health concern, according to findings published by ...
Deep-sea mining and warming trigger stress in a midwater jellyfish
The deep sea is home to one of the world's largest communities of animals about which we still know very ...
Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress
Quiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integral part of TV programming – ...
High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children’s behavior problems
WASHINGTON – Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental ...
Early-life stress changes more genes in brain than a head injury
WASHINGTON – A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a childhood head ...
NIH study validates new scale for measuring pandemic-related traumatic stress in children and adults
The Pandemic-related Traumatic Stress Scale (PTSS) can be used to effectively measure stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and identify ...
Depression, anxiety and stress linked to poor heart health in two new studies
Research Highlights: Depression and anxiety may accelerate the onset of risk factors for increased heart attack and stroke, according to ...
Higher parenting stress for dads working from home versus onsite during pandemic
Findings revealed a gender difference ‘Might be a reflection of societal expectations that men should prioritize work obligations over family ...
New research finds stress and strain changes metal electronic structure
New research from the University of Birmingham shows that the electronic structure of metals can strongly affect their mechanical properties. ...
Study seeks new treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans, military personnel
A groundbreaking clinical trial launched October 16 will explore the promise of new drug treatments for military personnel and veterans ...
Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation
A study led by UCLA researchers found that the children of parents who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)– such as ...
Soft, living materials made with algae glow under stress
A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed soft yet durable materials that glow ...
Cizik School of Nursing researcher awarded $2.3M grant to evaluate post-pandemic eviction stress and mental health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction moratoria prevented or delayed many people from experiencing homelessness. But now that the pandemic is ...
Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures – study
Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to ...
Stress levels worse in women who have heart attacks with blockages, study finds
Stress and depression are known to increase risk of heart attack, especially among women. They’ve also been linked to worse ...
Stress wrecks male big brown bat fertility during breeding season
Even on a good day the environment can be wildly unpredictable, from unexpected gusts of wind to food scarcity, and ...
Caution: Content warnings do not reduce stress, study shows
Advocates for the use of trigger warnings suggest that they can help people avoid or emotionally prepare for encountering content ...