From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Severe sleep loss jolts the immune system into action, reflecting the same type of immediate response shown during exposure to stress, a new study…
From the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics press release via AlphaGalileo: In a study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics the role and biological effects of psychotherapy in breast cancer survivors is…
From the Imperial College London press release: A condition that temporarily causes heart failure in people who experience severe stress might actually protect the heart from very high levels of adrenaline, according to a new…
From the Princeton University press release: Expectant mothers who dealt with the strain of a hurricane or major tropical storm passing nearby during their pregnancy had children who were at elevated risk for abnormal health…
From the Cornell University press release via MedicalXpress: Here’s another reason to keep a photo of a loved one on your desk. After recalling an upsetting event, thinking about your mother or romantic partner can…
From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: Young adults who make particularly heavy use of mobile phones and computers run a greater risk of sleep disturbances, stress and symptoms of mental health. “Public…
From the University of Bangor press release via MedicalXpress: Penalty shoot-outs are possibly the most stressful situations that footballers have to contend with. They need to be able to focus on the task and block…
From the Temple University press release via EurekAlert!: In a tight economy, with fewer jobs, many people end up working harder and sacrificing more to stay employed. A new study finds that one of those…
From the University of Maine press release: Brooding, or excessive rumination over negative feelings, is known to interfere with important problem-solving abilities, while immediate distraction from those feelings can increase problem-solving capacity, according to new…
From the Columbia University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: One in eight people who suffer a heart attack or other acute coronary event experience clinically significant symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to…