A car accident, the loss of a loved one and financial trouble are just a few of the myriad stressors we may encounter in our lifetimes. Some of us take it in stride, while others go on to develop anxiety or depression. How ...
Feb 4, 2015
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Growing up in poverty can have long-lasting, negative consequences for a child. But for poor children raised by parents who lack nurturing skills, the effects may be particularly worrisome, according to a new study at Washington ...
Oct 28, 2013
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A new study concludes that men who experience persistently moderate or high levels of stressful life events over a number of years have a 50 percent higher mortality rate.
Oct 20, 2011
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Stressful experiences in midlife or during childhood may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and neuroinflammation, respectively. This is one of the conclusions of a study published in Annals ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Most of us will know the frustration of being unable to fall asleep at night—but for those who experience sleep issues for weeks or even months at a time, the impact on their physical and mental health can be severe.
Mar 13, 2024
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Associate professor and clinical psychologist, Sarah Lowe's research centers on the long-term mental health consequences of traumatic and stressful life events that affect individuals and communities, including those related ...
Feb 13, 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to illness and death, significant economic and employment problems, severe social restrictions and substantially altered family life—the effects of which researchers are beginning to understand.
Jan 24, 2024
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People who experience stressful life events or circumstances are more likely to have worse biological health, as indicated by biomarkers involved in the interaction between our immune, nervous and endocrine systems, according ...
Jan 22, 2024
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After menopause, an estimated 1 in 4 women may develop irregular heart rhythms—known as atrial fibrillation—in their lifetime, with stressful life events and insomnia being major contributing factors, according to new ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Stressful life events (SLEs) in childhood, including emotional abuse, unmet basic needs, experiences of racism, household mental illness, household substance abuse, parental incarceration, and exposure to neighborhood violence, ...
Aug 9, 2023
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