The clue is in exercise’s ability to control levels of our “stress” hormone, cortisol.
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Drinking more water can make you feel happier – and not drinking enough may contribute to feelings of anxiety and fatigue.
Hostile partners can experience jumps in stress and blood pressure after an argument. But there are ways to cool conflicts, even during a pandemic holiday season.
Evidence is accumulating that a cold shower has many physical and mental health benefits.
Many elite athletes experience intense pressure, which can often manifest itself in many physical ways.
Ready to party post-pandemic, but at the same time feeling shy? Here’s how social isolation affects the brain – and what research suggests about the effects of resocialization.
Touch is the first sense to develop in the womb.
Itchy skin? More aches and pains? Unusual rash? Headaches? Pimples? If you’ve been experiencing unusual physical symptoms recently, the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic may be the reason.
Chemical changes in the brain associated with chronic stress can put our cognition and mood under serious strain.
The relationship between our smartphones and levels of the stress hormone cortisol isn’t yet clear, but people report feeling more stressed than they were before they had a smartphone.
Did you know that trauma, even when there is no tissue or nerve damage, can cause chronic pain? Exactly how much pain and who is most vulnerable depends on which ‘stress genes’ we carry.
Why do some people love roller coasters while others hate them?
Everybody does it, but why? Scientists aren’t really sure if exhaustion, stress or some other social factor is at the root of yawning – and how it can be so contagious.
Stress makes people tired and irritable, but its dangers to the body do not stop there. Chemicals that were meant to work under an immediate threat harm organs in the body and can elevate blood pressure.
As the documentary about ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ hits theaters, it’s worth noting that Rogers’ emphasis on kindness and love is proving to be very important to good health.
When faced with chaos or danger, most people retreat. Not so for those who possess a certain personality trait.
Understanding the role of cortisol in suicide risk may lead to new treatments.
Lighter mornings set off a vital biological chain reaction that sets you up for the day.
Most pregnant women are aware of the advice to quit smoking, avoid alcohol, and fear soft cheese, but much less is done to avoid stress during pregnancy, despite its harms.
Tough events are tough on the brain.
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Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong
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