BEHAVIOR NOT INDICATIVE OF PAIN IN STRESSED BABIES
A new study reveals newborns who are stressed by their environment have a greater neural pain response following a routine skin lance than babies who are not stressed. However, the neural response is not matched by their physical reaction to pain. … READ MORE…
STRESS DURING PREGNANCY AFFECTS SIZE OF BABY
A new study reveals prenatal stress has a physical effect on babies. Researchers report prenatal maternal stress in late gestation leads to slower growth of the offspring, both in utero and during infancy.… READ MORE…
STRESS IN PREGNANCY LINKED TO CHANGES IN INFANT’S NERVOUS SYSTEM AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING
UCSF researchers report maternal stress could impact the development of a child’s parasympathetic nervous system, both in utero and after birth. Additionally, children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy smile less, are less engaged and have a diminished ability to regulate emotions. … READ MORE…
MOM’S SUPPORT HELPS KIDS LEARN TO REGULATE NEGATIVE EMOTION, BUT WHAT IF MOM IS DISTRESSED?
Findings could help to develop new strategies that can help parents to regulate their own emotions while managing their child’s aversive behavior.… READ MORE…
STRESS CAN LEAD TO RISKY DECISIONS
Researchers report chronic stress can influence how we make decisions. In a new study, mice who were affected by chronic stress were more likely to make more risky decisions with higher payoff options than those who were less stressed.… READ MORE…
HARMFUL EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE BRAIN AND PROMISING APPROACHES FOR RELIEF
Researchers present new findings about how stress takes a toll on the whole body.… READ MORE…
MYSTERIOUS DNA MODIFICATION SEEN IN STRESS RESPONSE
When under stress, adenine methylation increases up to four times, a new Emory study reports.… READ MORE…
MIGRAINES MAY BE BRAIN’S WAY OF DEALING WITH OXIDATIVE STRESS
Migraine triggers can increase oxidative stress, a new study reports. Targeting oxidative stress may help to prevent migraines.… READ MORE…
STRESS MAY BE JUST AS UNHEALTHY AS JUNK FOOD TO DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Stress causes gut microbiota composition to shift as though a female mouse is on a high fat diet, researchers report.… READ MORE…
STRESS HAS DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT EFFECTS ON MALE AND FEMALE BRAINS: MOUSE STUDY
Researchers from Rockefeller University have identified what they claim to be ‘remarkable’ differences between the way the male and female brains respond to stress. … READ MORE…
LESS STRESS, MORE SOCIAL COMPETENCE
Mindfulness and meditation can affect brain plasticity, resulting in the ability for adults to acquire new social skills, researchers report.… READ MORE…
MENTAL TRAINING CHANGES BRAIN STRUCTURE AND REDUCES SOCIAL STRESS
Using three different training models, researchers report mental training, mindfulness and meditation can induce structural brain plasticity and reduce social stress. … READ MORE…
