In previous studies, Yale researchers found that in people diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the amygdala—an area of the brain associated with emotional processing—reacts less strongly to mild physical ...
Sep 10, 2024
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New research suggests that a family member's cancer diagnosis may increase first-degree relatives' and spouses' risks of developing psychological and cardiovascular illnesses. The findings are published in the journal Cancer.
Sep 9, 2024
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In 2004, forensic experts misidentified the perpetrator of a series of train bombings in Madrid, Spain, erroneously concluding that fingerprints collected from evidence matched those of a suspect who was later cleared. An ...
Aug 13, 2024
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In recent years, the intense pressure professional athletes endure has come under scrutiny, highlighted by incidents like gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and tennis player Naomi Osaka stepping ...
Jul 26, 2024
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In sports psychology, elite athletes are often said to have two identities—a "self" identity (who they are overall) and an "athlete" identity (who they are as a competitor). Research has shown that the intensity of elite ...
Jul 24, 2024
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For veterans with mental illness, employment is key to emotional well-being, a new study shows. The study was published in the June issue of the journal Stress & Health, and led by two researchers at The University of Texas ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Mindfulness—focusing on the present moment—can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health. A new University of South Florida-led study helps explain why.
Jun 24, 2024
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We're all familiar with the fact that the quality of our sleep has a strong impact on our waking lives. But what you may not know is that sleep stages contribute to how we process life experiences and memories in different ...
May 28, 2024
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You know losing that extra weight would be good for your health. Your health care team talked with you about how obesity increases your risk of other health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and ...
May 6, 2024
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When exposed to stress, people with alcohol use disorder engage parts of the brain associated with both stress and addiction, which may cause them to drink or crave alcohol after a stressful experience, suggest the authors ...
Apr 23, 2024
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