chronic stress Research Articles

How chronic stress causes brain damage

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

Chronic stress causes autophagy in adult hippocampal neural stem cells. This results in a decline of hippocampal neurogenesis. Cognitive deficits and mood disorders that arise as a result of chronic stress are a result of autophagic death of hippocampal neural stem cells.... Read More...

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How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

A new study reports teens faced with chronic family stress have higher blood pressure and worse immune response to bacterial infections. However, those who used cognitive reappraisal had lower blood pressure, despite the pressures they faced.... Read More...

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New Brain Process Responsible for Long Term Stress Identified

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2018

Researchers have identified a new neural mechanism that contributes to long term stress and PTSD. The study reports the mechanism is mediated by brain fluid in areas associated with stress response.... Read More...

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The Psychobiology of Online Gaming

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Gene expression is influence by gamers' degree of social connectedness to others, researchers report. For those with online gaming addiction, the gene expression can lead to chronic stress.... Read More...

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Link Between Social Stress and Shortened Lifespan: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

In mice, social stress can increase risk factors for cardiovascular disease and shorten life span, researchers report.... Read More...

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Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Researchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.... Read More...

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New Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response Identified

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2017

Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.... Read More...

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Early Life Social Stress Has Long Term Impact on Brain Networks: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsDecember 19, 2016

Findings about how early life social stress affect brain connections in mice may have implications for treating human psychiatric illnesses.... Read More...

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