This frustrating mental cloudiness, often referred to as brain fog, became a common concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Swinburne research has found that psychological stress may lead to higher blood pressure and therefore increase the risk ...

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A new study reports that a single, brief exposure to stress is associated with a rapid reduction of beneficial compounds produced by gut bacteria. The research, published in the journal Brain ...

Your brain shields you from stress in hidden ways, but these defenses can take a toll over time. Learn to recognize them and regain balance.

Brain imaging research shows that consistent repair experiences actually strengthen neural pathways associated with security and stress recovery, effectively inoculating children against certain ...

Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it has a measurable impact on your brain. From cortisol overload to sleep deprivation and neuroinflammation, the effects are far-reaching.

Stress internalization is a significant risk factor for age-related cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

New research shows mitochondria in neurons track energy stress to trigger sleep, revealing potential treatments.

Pain is an important physiological response in living organisms. While physical pain is an outcome of tissue damage, pain can ...

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