Just as the shift to shorter days and colder weather can bring with it mood swings and other emotional challenges, the holiday season can also bring about somewhat predictable changes…
Tag: stress
Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Depression
Summary: A new study reveals a connection between negative life events (NLE) in childhood and a higher likelihood of developing depression in young adulthood. This research, involving 321 participants, showed…
Stress and Snacks: How Fatty Foods Hinder Recovery
Summary: Consuming fatty foods during stressful times can hinder the body’s recovery from stress effects. Researchers found that high-fat meals, like butter croissants, consumed before a stressful event, reduced vascular…
Lactobacillus Bacteria May Guard Against Anxiety and Depression
Summary: Researchers have discovered the significant role of Lactobacillus, a bacterium in fermented foods and yogurt, in managing stress and potentially preventing depression and anxiety. This research is crucial for…
TV Quiz Shows Shed Light on Human Physiology Under Stress
Summary: Cognitive scientists used the British TV show “Mastermind” to study human physiology under high-stress conditions, impossible to replicate in a lab. Analyzing contestants’ blinking patterns, the researchers gained insights…
Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health
Summary: Research reveals that children of mothers experiencing high stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy may have a greater risk of mental health and behavior issues throughout childhood and adolescence.…
Depression and Negative Mental States Affect Heart Health
Summary: Emerging research underscores the profound connection between mental health and heart disease, with depression and anxiety hastening the onset of cardiovascular risk factors. Findings from two preliminary studies suggest…
Post-Pandemic America: Unmasking the Silent Stress Surge of Collective Trauma
Summary: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has instigated a silent surge in stress and mental health issues among Americans. Alarmingly, adults aged 35-44 exhibited the most significant hike in…
The Two Faces of Stress: Nurturing Resilience and Recognizing Overload
Summary: Stress, a reaction to demands, isn’t universally negative; it has its benefits. The positive side, eustress, can foster well-being and resilience. Researchers clarify that the difference between helpful and…
Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders
Summary: Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric…
