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A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten ...

Stress affects the entire body. After analyzing multiple brain cell types and the spleen—which produces immune cells—the team found a delicate, fear-controlling chemical balance between two types of ...

A study by Mass General Brigham involving over 9,000 participants found that early life adversity is linked to weaker white matter connections in the brain, which can raise the risk of cognitive ...

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Acute and chronic stress can affect your bladder as well as overall health. Urologist Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt describes his own ...

Discover why your brain benefits more from sleep than coffee. A strategic afternoon nap outperforms caffeine for memory, ...

Early life stress (ELS) can have surprising benefits for female mice, leading to improved emotional regulation and cognitive ...

A new study has uncovered how stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy leaves a molecular imprint on their babies—starting before birth.

All you need to dramatically lower your stress is five quiet minutes and a brain, a new psychology study shows.