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·March 30, 2021·4 min read

Pandemic Stress and Boredom Linked to Increase Cigarette Use

Stress, boredom, and more free time may account for the rise in cigarette consumption in smokers during the COVID pandemic.

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·March 30, 2021·4 min read

The Neural Mechanism of a Circulatory Response to Stress

Study identifies a novel mechanism in which the lateral habenula regulates the cardiovascular system in response to stress.

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·March 28, 2021·2 min read

Signals From Muscle Protect From Dementia

Mimicking a muscular stress system can provide neuroprotection against aging in both the brain and retina. The signal helps prevent the buildup of misfolded protein aggregates.

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·March 26, 2021·5 min read

Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s End

Resolving arguments on the day they occur helps reduce and improves overall wellbeing, researchers report.

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·March 26, 2021·3 min read

Seeking Happiness During Challenging Times May Leave You More Stressed and Less Fulfilled

In times of uncertainly, the pursuit of happiness may not have positive results, researchers say.

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·March 24, 2021·4 min read

DHA Supplement May Offset Impact of Maternal Stress on Unborn Males

DHA supplements have long been recommended for pregnant women to assist in healthy fetal development. A new study finds DHA supplements can also reverse the impact of early prenatal stress on developing male babies.

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·March 19, 2021·5 min read

Living a Stress-Free Life May Have Benefits, but Also a Downside

People who experience fewer stressors in daily life report better emotional stability, moods, and overall health. However, those who are less stressed score worse on cognitive tests than those who experience daily stressors. Those who are stress-free are also less likely to give emotional support or experience positive things happening throughout the day.

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·March 18, 2021·6 min read

Pandemic Has Increased Pregnancy Stress for US Women

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on stress in both pregnant and postpartum women. Researchers say this is concerning as prenatal stress can hamper fetal brain development.

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·March 16, 2021·4 min read

Could Birth Control Pills Ease Concussion Symptoms in Female Athletes?

Birth control pills high in progesterone might be a new weapon in the fight against concussion in women. Researchers found that during the menstrual cycle, when progesterone levels were higher, women reported less concussion-related stress. Post-concussion stress reduction is a sign of recovery from a head injury. Progesterone is also linked to increased blood flow to the brain.

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·March 16, 2021·6 min read

How Pregnancy Turns the Stress Response on Its Head

Immune cells in the uterus and placenta of stressed pregnant mice were not activated, but researchers found increased levels of inflammation in the developing fetal brain. Additionally, prenatal stress led to reductions in gut microbial strains and functions, especially in those linked to inflammation.

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·March 15, 2021·5 min read

Epigenetic Mechanism Contributing to Lifelong Stress Susceptibility Discovered

Early life stress induces epigenetic modifications in D2-type medium spiny neurons in the nucleus accumbens, increasing the susceptibility to stress in adulthood.