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How chronic stress changes the brain, and what you can do to reverse the damage

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2020

Chronic stress can affect a person's health and mental well being. Due to the COVID-19 virus, chronic stress is on the rise worldwide. Researchers examine the general and psychological health implications of chronic stress and suggest some methods we can adopt to keep our stress levels in check.... Read More...

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How stress causes gray hair

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2020

Study reveals a link between the nervous system and stem cells that regenerate pigment in hair follicles. When stressed, norepinephrine from the sympathetic nervous system causes melanocyte stem cells to activate excessively. The stem cells all convert into pigment-producing cells, prematurely depleting the reservoir. The findings explain the cellular and molecular links between stress and premature hair graying.... Read More...

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Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2019

Stress and depression during pregnancy can affect the fetus' sex and increase the risk of preterm birth. Mothers who experienced physical and psychological stress during pregnancy were less likely to have a baby boy. During pregnancy, the fetuses of stressed mothers had reduced heart rate movement coupling, indicating slower central nervous system development.... Read More...

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Stress in pregnancy impacts childrens’ vulnerability to stress in adulthood

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

Prenatal stress can have an epigenetic impact on the future mental health of offspring. Adult children of women who experienced prenatal stress are more vulnerable to stress and other mental health disorders. ... Read More...

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Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

Breast milk may help train the circadian clock in young babies. The hormonal composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, with cortisol levels being higher in the morning and melatonin levels being higher at night. ... Read More...

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Why babies born during winter are at higher risk of developing mental health disorders

Neuroscience NewsAugust 2, 2019

Cortisol levels are higher in women who give birth during winter months. The findings shed light on why mental health disorders are more common in those born during colder seasons.... Read More...

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Frog in your throat? Stress might be to blame for vocal issues

Neuroscience NewsJuly 28, 2019

Stress can have an impact on voice disorders. Researchers found those with higher salivary cortisol levels also exhibited brain activity that impacted the larynx. Those who were more introverted were more likely to have stress reactions related to speech.... Read More...

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Hair could be the key to better mental-illness diagnosis in teens

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2019

Hair samples from teens could help detect their risk of mental health problems. Researchers found teens with higher cortisol levels in hair samples were more likely to experience depression. Low cortisol levels were also linked to an increased risk of mental health issues.... Read More...

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Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs and cats

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

Cortisol levels associated with stress are reduced after interacting with cats and dogs, researchers report.... Read More...

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Posture impacts how you perceive your food

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2019

Whether you stand up to eat or sit for dinner, your posture influences how much you enjoy your meal. Standing to eat mutes taste perception and reduces sensory sensitivity, resulting in a decreased enjoyment of food.... Read More...

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Early-life challenges affect how children focus and face the day

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2019

Experiencing early life adversities leads to disruptions in multiple systems of self-control and cortisol levels, which continues through childhood.... Read More...

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Dogs mirror owner’s stress

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2019

Researchers identify an interspecies correlation between hair cortisol concentrations in humans and dogs during summer and winter months. The cortisol levels were not affected by the amount of activity the dog had during these periods. The study reveals a seasonal effect in higher cortisol levels between humans and animals, and human personality traits significantly affected the dog's level of stress. Findings suggest that dogs often mirror the stress levels of their owners.... Read More...

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How chronic stress changes the brain, and what you can do to reverse the damage

How stress causes gray hair

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth

Stress in pregnancy impacts childrens’ vulnerability to stress in adulthood

Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom

Why babies born during winter are at higher risk of developing mental health disorders

Frog in your throat? Stress might be to blame for vocal issues

Hair could be the key to better mental-illness diagnosis in teens

Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs and cats

Posture impacts how you perceive your food

Early-life challenges affect how children focus and face the day