Stress

Scientists discover an earthquake gate as California faults reach their highest stress levels in 1,000 years

Earthquakes occur when stress that has accumulated in the Earth's crust is suddenly released along fractures known as faults. These…

3 weeks ago

This hidden kind of stress may be damaging your memory as you age

Stress that people turn inward may be quietly increasing the risk of memory loss in older Chinese Americans, according to…

2 months ago

Don’t let this stress you out

Having one traumatic experience is bad enough. If you've constantly experienced stress since before birth, you may be in for…

1 year ago

Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood

Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring. The…

1 year ago

Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to…

2 years ago

How Golgi stress affects T-cells’ tumor-fighting ability

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts and packages proteins to be sent to their final destinations, whether that's within or outside…

2 years ago

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat…

2 years ago

New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels

A breakthrough in biosensor technology could enable the real-time monitoring of stress and alertness in drivers and pilots. Developed by…

2 years ago

Placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos

A study out of Michigan State University found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are…

2 years ago

Cannabinoid CBG reduces anxiety and stress in first human clinical trial

A lesser-known cannabinoid that is gaining in popularity Cannabigerol (CBG) effectively reduced anxiety in a clinical trial without the intoxication…

2 years ago