Stress, like work and other daily tasks, has become a part of life for many. It is unavoidable given today's competition and demand. Stress, whether caused by work pressures, personal responsibilities ...

Researchers at Zhejiang University found that acute stress increases natural repair mechanisms in the brain, while chronic stress suppresses them. Autophagy was most affected in the lateral habenula, ...

Stress is a natural response of the body to challenges. For students, common sources include exams, deadlines, competition, and expectations. Short-term stress can be useful because it keeps ...

Amy Knight, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurology, discusses why and how chronic stress can affect one’s brain and overall health. What is ...

Interest in neuropeptides has grown rapidly in recent years as scientists search for new ways to understand and manage stress-related disorders. These small but powerful molecules play important roles ...

Less stress and better sleep? One brain-boosting supplement promises to deliver all that and more in pill form. Found in everyday foods like spinach, almonds, black beans, and avocados, our bodies ...

There’s been a lot of chatter over the last few years on how to keep your brain sharp as you age. While plenty of people rely on things like puzzles or brain-training apps, new research suggests the ...