stress

“You’ve achieved 40 seconds of uninterrupted focus.” Apparently, this is cause for celebration. For the past 10 minutes, I have …

Summary: Male and female mice usually prefer female companions but switch to preferring males under survival stress, a new study …

Summary: Researchers have discovered how stress-induced cardiovascular changes are controlled by the brain. Experiments in rats show that activating the …

Summary: Astrocytes, previously known for supporting nerve cells, have been identified as key regulators of stress responses in the lateral …

Summary: Researchers identified a brain circuit involving the amygdala and hippocampus that predicts resilience to stress in mice. Mice with …

Summary: 46% of Americans don’t get enough alone time during the holiday season, even though 56% say it’s crucial for …

Summary: Researchers have identified a specific brain circuit that allows voluntary control of breathing, linking it to emotional and behavioral …

Summary: Depression disrupts the body’s stress systems, causing physical health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and reducing life …

Summary: Researchers have discovered how stress disrupts memory specificity, leading to generalized aversive memories—a hallmark of PTSD. Stress increases endocannabinoid …

Summary: How young people use social media impacts their mental health more than how much time they spend on it. …