EARLY EXPOSURE TO TOXIC STRESS LINKED TO LATER BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS
Children who face toxic stress early in life are more likely to experience behavioral difficulties and health problems as adults, a new paper reports.… READ MORE…
STRESSFUL NETWORKING: BEING POPULAR ON FACEBOOK INCREASES CORTISOL IN TEENS
Teens with more than 300 Facebook friends have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, while those who act supportive of others on the social network have decreased cortisol levels, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
PREVENTING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASES BY MODULATING STRESS CIRCUITRY
Using a small molecule drug that reduces activity of the brain’s stress circuitry significantly reduces Alzheimer’s neuropathology and prevents the onsite of cognitive impairment in mouse models of the disease, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
CAN PARENTAL STRESS IMPACT THE HEALTH OF FUTURE GENERATIONS?
A new study reports on the long term impact of parental stress on the health of their offspring and future generations.… READ MORE…
FLUCTUATING ESTROGEN INCREASES SENSITIVITY TO STRESS AND DEPRESSION DURING MENOPAUSAL TRANSITION
A new study reports estrogen fluctuations which are common during menopausal transition could enhance emotional sensitivity to psychological stress.… READ MORE…
HYPERSEXUAL DISORDER LINKED TO OVERACTIVE STRESS SYSTEM
A new study links hypersexual disorder to hyperactive stress systems.… READ MORE…
ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION AND EARLY LIFE STRESS LINKED TO IMPAIRED REWARD CIRCUITS
A new study reports early life stresses and depression in teens is linked impairments in the brain’s reward circuits.… READ MORE…
WASHING AWAY THE STRESS
A new study reports washing dishes can help to reduce stress.… READ MORE…
INFANTS RESORT TO HABITS WHEN STRESSED
A new study reports that it’s not just adults who resort to habits when under stress, infants do too. Additionally, less cognitive flexibility children have due to stress could impact their acquisition of knowledge.… READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS DISCOVER LINK BETWEEN STRESS AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
A new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…
POOR SLEEP COULD HELP EXPLAIN HOW STRESS AFFECTS HEALTH IN CHILDREN
According to a new study, getting a good night’s sleep buffer the impact of stress on kids’ cortisol levels.… READ MORE…
HOW STRESS CAN SABOTAGE SELF CONTROL
A new study explores how stress can alter the brain to impair self control.… READ MORE…