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·March 11, 2021·5 min read

‘Hunker Down’ Stress Genes Boosted in Women Who Live in Violent Neighborhoods

Gene activity in immune cells is altered as a result of chronic stress for women who live in areas high in violence and poverty.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.

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Featured Psychology

·May 12, 2017·3 min read

“Walking A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes” May Be Hazardous To Your Health

Choosing a path to empathy can affect a person's health and well-being, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 11, 2020·3 min read

“Women my age tend to drink, it’s normal”

Women aged 50 to 70 are more likely to consume alcohol at levels that exceed low-risk drinking guidelines than younger women. They are also more likely to perceive their drinking behavior as normal and acceptable, so long as they appear in control and respectable.

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·January 8, 2020·4 min read

$1 increase in minimum wage linked to 3.5% – 6% fall in suicide rate

A $1 raise in minimum wage was associated with a drop in suicide rates of between 3.5 to 6% in people with a high school education or less. The effect, researchers say, appears to be strongest during times of high unemployment.

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·August 15, 2016·6 min read

1 in 3 Former ICU Patients Show Symptoms of Depression

Researchers reveal almost one in three people discharged from hospital ICUs have persistent symptoms of depression.

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Featured Psychology

·December 20, 2021·5 min read

1 in 5 Parents Say Their Holiday Stress Level Negatively Affects Their Child’s Enjoyment of the Season

A new study reveals how parental stress impacts the holiday season for children. One in five parents say their children have unrealistic expectations for the season, while one in four parents admit to setting overly idealistic expectations for themselves to ensure a perfect holiday. Mothers become more stressed by holiday preparations than fathers.

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·April 4, 2019·5 min read

20 Minute Contact with Nature Reduces Stress Hormone Cortisol

Taking a 'nature pill' of spending twenty minutes a day outdoors can help to lower cortisol levels.

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·April 15, 2018·4 min read

2016 Election Triggered OCD-Like Symptoms in Some Individuals

A new study reveals the 2016 may have triggered OCD-like symptoms in some people. Researchers report some people are having politically focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors due to political stressors.

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Featured Psychology

·September 11, 2016·3 min read

9/11 Impacted Mental Health Far Beyond US Borders

A new study reports on the impact of the events of 9/11 on the mental health of people in Denmark.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 10, 2022·3 min read

91% Of Parents Say Their Family Is Less Stressed When They Eat Together

91% of parents say their family is less stressed when they eat together, and 64% of adults report they wish they could share a meal together with their families more often. Researchers say connecting with others, stress reduction, and taking time to slow down are the biggest benefits of a shared family meal time.