A strong perception of experiencing discrimination correlates with differences in human gene expression by race and sex.

What would compel a dedicated oncologist with a legacy of research and publications to leave a flourishing medical career for ...

With access to internet cut off, screen time came crashing down, leading to better mental health, improved sleep, and positive behavioral changes in users.

Repeated stress disrupts auditory processing, making sounds seem quieter over time, as shown in a new study on mice.

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, eating behavior is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. For example, higher ...

In recent years, the word "burnout" has become more prevalent within our society and vocabulary. People feel burned out from ...

Relieves a stress response. Laughter makes us feel good and relaxed as it decreases heart rate and blood pressure. Soothes ...

Stress during pregnancy may cause changes in placental genes linked to cortisol regulation. These changes could impact fetal ...

Stress Fracture - Patient Information. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Raija Korpelainen, MSc, et al. Risk Factors for Recurrent Stress Fractures in Athletes. The American Journal of Sports ...

A deficiency in one or more nutrients may affect your mental health and ability to cope with stress. For example, your magnesium levels may deplete when you’re chronically stressed. Since this ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the immune system is involved in responses to social stress in adulthood. For example, human studies show that individuals with high aggression traits display ...

We evaluated relationships between bicycle commuting and perceived stress while adjusting for several confounders in a representative sample of adults in Barcelona, Spain. We found statistically ...