Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a debilitating condition and a major cause of premature death worldwide. Chronic stress plays a significant role, but the underlying mechanism involving biochemical pathways by which ...
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Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To help fill this gap, a Japanese research team has investigated the connection between the degree ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Physical activity and screen time in childhood impact perceived stress and depressive symptoms in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 20, 2025
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The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic barrier that regulates digestion, absorption, immune responses, and communication between the gut microbiota and the nervous system. To maintain homeostasis, intestinal epithelial ...
Feb 20, 2025
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People who can exercise sufficiently on a treadmill during cardiac stress testing have a lower mortality risk regardless of their overall level of heart disease, a Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has found.
Feb 19, 2025
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Everyday stress, loneliness, and feelings of exclusion or marginalization have been highlighted as the biggest risk factors, along with childhood trauma, for contributing to dissociation in teenagers and young adults, a new ...
Feb 18, 2025
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A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new, and important or just "background noise."
Feb 18, 2025
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Ketamine has received a Hollywood makeover. It used to be known as a rave drug (street name special K) and cat anesthetic. However, in recent years, some doctors have prescribed ketamine to treat conditions from post-traumatic ...
Feb 14, 2025
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A new study led by researchers at UF Health has uncovered why males and females may experience stress differently, providing crucial insights into how the brain's molecular mechanisms adapt to acute challenges.
Feb 13, 2025
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According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, eating behavior is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. For example, higher consumption of highly processed ...
Feb 13, 2025
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