Researchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.
A new study reports women with lower income levels have higher levels of stress hormone cortisol in their hair.
Researchers note distinct behavioral profiles in repeat drunk drivers and those with speeding offenses.
Researchers report stress inhibits the perception of complex spatial information.
Teens who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, a new study reports.
Teens with more than 300 Facebook friends have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, while those who act supportive of others on the social network have decreased cortisol levels, a new study reports.
According to a new study, African American youths who have elevated levels of anxiety as a result of every day struggles will overproduce cortisol as adults.
A new study links hypersexual disorder to hyperactive stress systems.
A new study reports that it's not just adults who resort to habits when under stress, infants do too. Additionally, less cognitive flexibility children have due to stress could impact their acquisition of knowledge.
According to a new study, getting a good night's sleep buffer the impact of stress on kids' cortisol levels.
A new study reports that testing the saliva of healthy older people for cortisol levels could help identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
A new study reports cortisol can reduce cravings for those addicted to heroin.
