FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 19, 2022·3 min readMultitude of Stressful Events in 2020 May Have Harmed Social Development of Young AdultsThe stressful events of 2020 may have harmed the social development of young people at a crucial point in their lives, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2022·8 min readWhy Are Young People So Miserable?Examining a dozen measures of psychological well-being, researchers found young adults tally the lowest scores of any age group.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2022·2 min readStress and Worry Over the State of the World Keeps Some Americans up at Night1 in 5 Americans report trouble falling asleep at night, citing worry and stress over world events as a reason for their sleeplessness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2022·4 min readHow Does Nature Nurture the Brain?An hour-long stroll in nature helps decrease activity in an area of the brain associated with stress processing, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2022·4 min readReducing Alcohol Consumption by Working OutBoth aerobic exercise and yoga reduce the desire to consume alcohol, a new study reports. Researchers found after one session of aerobic exercise people showed reduced cravings for alcohol, lower levels of stress, and improvements in mood.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 23, 2022·3 min readDespite Flexibility, Gig Work and Insecure Income Prove Harmful to US WorkersIncome insecurity associated with "gig work" and other forms of non-traditional employment has a negative effect on the overall health and wellbeing of workers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 3, 2022·6 min readAir Pollution and Stress Alter Brain Development and Social BehaviorAir pollution along with housing insecurity and stress during pregnancy leads to an increased risk of autism-like social behaviors and differences in neural anatomy in male mice offspring. Researchers believe the changes could be due to the immune system.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 28, 2022·5 min readSome Types of Stress Could Be Good for Brain FunctioningLow to moderate stress can help build resilience and may reduce the risk of developing more serious mental health disorders including depression and anti-social behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 25, 2022·2 min readStress Increases Beliefs That Underlie Disorders and Conspiracy TheoriesStudy examines why conspiracy theories and psychiatric disorders historically tend to peak during periods of social crisis and stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 22, 2022·3 min readFeeling Stressed? It Can Show In Your Skin, Hair, and NailsResearchers explain how stress can have a detrimental impact on your skin, nails, and hair.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 18, 2022·3 min readChildhood Loneliness Linked to Stress and Problem Drinking in Young AdultsChildren who experience loneliness before the age of 12 are more likely to experience stress in early adulthood which leads to an increased risk of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 14, 2022·6 min readStress Transmitter Wakes Your Brain More Than 100 Times a Night, and It Is Perfectly NormalNoradrenaline, a stress-related neurotransmitter, may cause you to wake at night but researchers say it's a normal part of a good night's sleep.Read More
