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The holidays are a danger for the health of the heart The Christmas holidays are meant to be a contemplative time, in which people unwind and relax. Unfortunately, the opposite is often the case: It is hustle and bustle and Stress. Researchers found now that the holidays seem to have a negative impact on the […]
A new study found that daily stress can lead to brain deterioration in senior citizens. According to a report from Science News, a new study from Oregon State University found that older adults who become stressed by daily activities show more rapid deterioration in cognitive health than those who take these things in stride. From […]
Ohio University Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Peggy Zoccola has determined that those who identify as LGBT and have come out to their family carry less stress hormones than those who have not come out, which may ultimately benefit their health. The recent study by Zoccola and coauthor Andrew Manigault, M.S., published in the October […]
Pioneering research has given a fascinating fresh insight into how animal nervous systems evolved from simple structures to become the complex network transmitting signals between different parts of the body. The new study used simple multicellular organisms called Placozoa to reveal the beginnings of the nervous systems found in more complex animals. The international research […]
A healthy relationship starts with the word “we.” Past research by UC Riverside psychologist Megan Robbins has emphasized the power of first-person personal pronouns such as “we” and “us” in relationships. “We-talk” is an indicator of interdependence, meaning partners affect one another’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This is a shift from self-oriented to relationship-oriented. New […]
New fathers who DO freak out make better parents: Men whose stress hormones surge when they first hold their newborns become more caring dads Pregnancy and becoming a parent has drastic effects on women’s hormones A growing body of research shows fathers are affected too New Notre Dame research measured fathers’ hormones right after their […]
Constantly tired, wired and don’t know why? Then this podcast with wellness guru Dr Libby Weaver might just change your life, health and energy levels for the better! An expert in everything from the role of female hormones to nutritional biochemistry, this best-selling author has graced the global speaking stage with high-profile names including […]
In North America, 20 to 25 percent of women and 18 to 21 percent of men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress. Although previous research has suggested that stress can decrease the odds of conception, few studies have examined this association among couples from the general population. Now, a new study led by Boston […]
There’s no shame in admitting you have a problem with personal debt. In fact, it’s very brave. Many people bury their head in the sand, choosing to ignore mounting bills and missed payments – this can be incredibly stressful and have a significant impact on happiness, health and wellbeing. That being said, it’s important to […]
For college-bound students and their families, the start of the school year can be a time of excitement and optimism, but a new study brings to light that the college years are also a time of increased risk of stressful events and a wide range of accompanying mental health challenges, including risk of suicide. Published […]