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·July 10, 2022·4 min read

Stress Affects Fetus’ Ability to Absorb Iron

Chronic stress experienced by a woman in the later stages of pregnancy can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by up to 15%. Researchers say the effects of iron deficiency are more noticeable in male fetuses.

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·July 9, 2022·4 min read

It’s Easier to Forgive When You Are Under Chronic Stress

People who experience chronic stress are more forgiving toward others than those who experience everyday stresses.

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·June 30, 2022·5 min read

Stress During Pregnancy Can Affect Child’s Diet

Stress during pregnancy negatively impacts a child's dietary preferences and overall diet, a new study reports.

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·June 30, 2022·4 min read

Sleep Triggered by Stress Can Help Mice Cope With Later Anxiety

Study reveals the how stress can induce sleep in mice, and how this stress-induced sleep can help reduce anxiety the following day.

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·June 15, 2022·4 min read

Dog-Assisted Interventions Lead To Lower Stress Levels in Children

A new study reports that dog-assisted interventions lower cortisol levels and overall stress in young children.

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·June 13, 2022·5 min read

Stress Accelerates Immune Aging

Stress accelerates immune aging, cumulating in increasing the risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and contracting severe viral infections such as COVID-19.

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·June 8, 2022·2 min read

Women Feel Less Stressed on Weekends

Researchers say women tend to feel less stressed on weekends when they usually have more "down time".

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·June 6, 2022·2 min read

Adults Sleep Better Together Than They Do Alone

Adults who share a bed with their partners sleep better than those who sleep alone. Researchers found bed-sharing was associated with a lower risk of depression and stress, and improved quality of life and relationships. However, sharing a bed with a child was associated with more stress.

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·May 31, 2022·4 min read

Healthy Development Thanks to Older Siblings

Mothers who reported stress during pregnancy reported their child experienced behavioral problems between the ages of 7 and 8. However, behavioral problems were reduced if the child had older siblings.

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·May 30, 2022·4 min read

Acute Stress May Be Detrimental to Fighting Off COVID-19 and Flu

Study reveals how acute stress influences the brain's control over immune response, impacting recovery from COVID-19 and influenza.

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·May 27, 2022·4 min read

Pandemic Distress May Affect Fetal Brain Development

Depression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant women that occurred as a result of the COVID-29 pandemic may have an impact on fetal brain development.

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·May 21, 2022·4 min read

Humans May Have Evolved to Show Signs of Stress to Evoke Support From Others

Physical stress responses such as nail-biting or fidgeting may have evolved to show we are in a weakened state, prompting others to act more positively toward us.