FeaturedPsychology·October 2, 2015·2 min readWashing Away the StressA new study reports washing dishes can help to reduce stress.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·2 min readInfants Resort to Habits When StressedA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 16, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Link Between Stress and Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2015·3 min readPoor Sleep Could Help Explain How Stress Affects Health in ChildrenAccording to a new study, getting a good night's sleep buffer the impact of stress on kids' cortisol levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 28, 2015·5 min readThe Power of Positive Memory RecallAccording to new research, stress induced depression may be overcome by inducing neurons which were activated during previous positive experiences.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 25, 2015·3 min readInheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s GenesA new study reports preconception trauma can result in the transmission of epigenetic changes from the parent to children.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2015·4 min readHow Stress Can Sabotage Self ControlA new study explores how stress can alter the brain to impair self control.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 28, 2015·3 min readUnethical Behavior Influenced by HormonesElevated levels of testosterone could help explain why some people embark in unethical behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 28, 2015·3 min readResearchers Find Link Between Gut Bacteria and DepressionAccording to a new study, gut bacteria plays an important role in inducing depression and anxiety, even in early life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 24, 2015·4 min readThe Role the Brain Plays in Stress Induced AnxietyFindings could help researchers develop new treatments for stressed induced anxiety and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 23, 2015·4 min readStress Response Affected by Body Fat’s Signals to BrainA new study reports too much extra fat can impair the body's ability to send signals to the brain to stop stress responses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 22, 2015·5 min readRight Amount of Stress Depends on Disposition for People and PetsA new study reports a little extra stress and stimulation makes excitable dogs crack under pressure, while more mellow animals get an edge.Read More
