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·November 5, 2018·2 min read

Solitary Confinement Puts Brains at Risk

Researchers report social isolation is linked to changes in brain structures and increased risks of developing mental health disorders.

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·October 29, 2018·3 min read

Stress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle Age

A new study reports middle aged people with higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, have lower brain volume and a higher risk of memory impairment.

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·September 12, 2018·4 min read

The Scent of a Woman

University of Bern researchers report that reproductive hormones don't only regulate fertility, they also are related to how attractive a woman smells to the opposite sex.

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·September 10, 2018·4 min read

Anger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of It

Exploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.

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·August 16, 2018·3 min read

Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring

A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.

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·July 26, 2018·5 min read

A New Model For How Brain Reward Response May Impact Anorexia

Researchers report the brain's response to taste stimuli is linked to higher anxiety and a drive for thinness in those with anorexia.

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·July 11, 2018·5 min read

Stress Affects People with Schizophrenia Differently

A new study reveals people with schizophrenia have a disrupted stress response. Researchers report those with schizophrenia have an increase in dopamine release in the striatum, but not in the prefrontal cortex, in response to stress.

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·June 20, 2018·5 min read

Can Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?

Researchers report persistent psychological stress can contribute to the development and progression of vision loss.

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·June 16, 2018·6 min read

Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body

A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.

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·June 15, 2018·4 min read

Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Researchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Female Genital Mutilation Increases Mental Health Risks and Alters Stress Reactions

Researchers report female genital mutilation not only increases mental health risks, but also affects the way women's bodies cope with stress. In women subjected to FGM, cortisol levels were increased, researchers report.

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·June 4, 2018·2 min read

Simple Touching Fosters Wellness and Relieves Stress For Couples

Researchers report couples who frequently hug or hold hands have lower cortisol levels, have decreased symptoms of physical problems and sleep better.