Friends on social media such as Facebook can be a great source of comfort during periods of stress. However, if they don't receive any support offline, stressed users are at risk of developing a pathological dependence on ...
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Stressful life events most likely contribute to autoimmune diseases, but scientists don't have a deep understanding of the underlying chain of events. A study on mice published this week in mSystems suggests that the gut ...
May 14, 2019
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Scientists have shown that transplanting gut bacteria, from an animal that is vulnerable to social stress to a non-stressed animal, can cause vulnerable behavior in the recipient. The research reveals details of biological ...
May 7, 2019
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In light of the fact that many doctors report experiencing burnout, Stanford researchers interviewed people in other professions to see how they and their organizations foster professional wellness on the job.
May 2, 2019
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Increased stress during university examinations is associated with eating a poorer quality diet including less fruit and vegetables and more fast food, according to an observational study being presented at this year's European ...
Apr 30, 2019
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An estimated one in ten Australians were taking antidepressants in 2015. That's double the number using them in 2000, and the second-highest rate of antidepressant use among all OECD countries.
Apr 24, 2019
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Turns out that relationships are the secret to keeping calm and carrying on.
Apr 8, 2019
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Despite its obvious appeal, the Nine Network's reality TV show Married at First Sight is based on a false premise. This "social experiment" is built on the notion that individuals looking for love are matched by experts, ...
Apr 2, 2019
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Children are more likely to suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if they think their reaction to traumatic events is not 'normal' - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Mar 26, 2019
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When people undergo stress, some turn to alcohol or other drugs to help them cope. Most of us, certainly, have had the experience of cracking open a beer to relax at the end of a tough day. But in cases of extreme or long-term ...
Mar 19, 2019
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