When babies awake: New study shows surprise regarding important hormone level
Cortisol may be the Swiss Army knife of hormones in the human body-just when scientists think they understand what it does, another function pops up. (2011-12-02)
View ArticleStress reduction and mindful eating curb weight gain among overweight women
Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them to reach for yet another helping of holiday goodies. (2011-12-08)
View ArticlePlanting improves heart rate, stress levels of mentally challenged adults
Participation in horticultural activities can improve confidence and social skills, cultivate a positive attitude, and rejuvenate the mind and body. (2011-12-13)
View ArticleWhat are friends for? Negating negativity
'Stand by me' is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond pop music: keeping friends close has real physiological and...
View ArticleIn the zone: With optimal conversations, research finds young couples...
The happiest young couples may be involved in a different kind of engagement. (2012-02-10)
View ArticleNew mouthpiece found to reduce stress levels after strenuous exercise
Mouthguards are used by almost everyone participating in sports. These devices, typically purchased over-the-counter and used on the upper teeth, are designed to protect against broken teeth and an...
View ArticleGinseng fights fatigue in cancer patients, Mayo Clinic-led study finds
High doses of the herb American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) over two months reduced cancer-related fatigue in patients more effectively than a placebo, a Mayo Clinic-led study found. Sixty percent of...
View ArticleSick from stress? Blame your mom- and epigenetics
If you're sick from stress, a new research report appearing in the August 2012 issue of The FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) suggests that what your mother ate-or didn't eat-may be part of the...
View ArticleStudying couples to improve health, better relationships
It is not always best to forgive and forget in marriage, according to new research that looks at the costs of forgiveness. (2012-08-03)
View ArticleMen, women have different stress reactions to relationship conflict
Men and women who are expectant parents have different stress reactions to relationship conflict, according to researchers at Penn State, who studied couples expecting their first child. (2012-10-18)
View ArticleEarly stress may sensitize girls' brains for later anxiety
High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls, according to new results of a long-running population study by University of...
View ArticleWhen the going gets tough, the tough get... more relief from a placebo?
Are you good at coping when life gets tough? Do people call you a straight-shooter? Will you help others without expecting anything in return? (2012-11-16)
View ArticleEating estrogenic plants alters hormones in monkeys, may increase aggression...
Eating certain veggies not only supplies key nutrients, it may also influence hormone levels and behaviors such as aggression and sexual activity, says a new study led by researchers at the University...
View ArticleFamily's economic situation influences brain function in children
Children of low socioeconomic status work harder to filter out irrelevant environmental information than those from a high-income background because of learned differences in what they pay attention...
View ArticleResearchers demonstrate that a saliva analysis can reveal decision-making skills
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Granada Group of Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology has demonstrated that cortisol levels in saliva are associated with a person's...
View ArticleStudy demonstrates health benefits of coming out of the closet
Lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) who are out to others have lower stress hormone levels and fewer symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout, according to researchers at the Centre for Studies on...
View ArticlePreventing chronic pain with stress management
For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition. (2013-02-25)
View Articlexercise shields children from stress
Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &...
View ArticleNew program available to reduce stress among teenagers
Families with a child completing elementary school this year are now preparing their registration for high school, a transition that is often stressful for children. (2013-03-12)
View ArticleAbnormal stress response seen in toddlers exposed to meth in womb
Some 2-year-olds whose moms used methamphetamine during pregnancy may have an abnormal response to stressful situations, according to a study in the May issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and...
View Article
