Stress

Circuits in the brain can induce a restorative sleep that protects against further anxiety. Credit: Imperial College LondonStress boosts a kind of sleep that subsequently relieves anxiety, according to new research using mice that also pinpoints the mechanism responsible.Since sleep is similar across mammals, it is likely the same mechanism discovered in this research on mice is triggered in human brains. Uncovering the mechanism could potentially lead to artificial ways to boost its effects, helping to treat persistent…

As people age, their immune systems naturally begin to decline. This aging of the immune system, called immunosenescence, may be an important part of such age-related health problems as cancer and cardiovascular disease, as well as older people's less effective response to vaccines.  But not all immune systems age at the same rate. In our recently published study, my colleagues and I found that social stress is associated with signs of accelerated immune system aging.Stress and immunosenescenceTo better understand why…

The horrific cryptocurrency market crash hit major coins like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and investors stress about investing in smaller altcoins. Investing in Fantom (FTM) and Cronos (CRO) appears to be the main drag for traders due to the possible further inflation and a larger price drop. However, the newly released Gnox Token (GNOX) seems to have become a logical alternative investment choice due to its innovative “Yield Farming system” and well-established roadmap. Why? We will…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain U.S. teachers and principals are experiencing frequent job-related stress at a rate about twice that of the general population of working adults, according to a new RAND Corporation survey. Well-being is reported as especially poor among Hispanic/Latinx teachers, mid-career teachers and female teachers and principals.…

New research shows stress accelerates the aging of the immune system and could help explain disparities in age-related health.Traumatic life events and everyday stress prematurely weaken body’s mix of immune cells.It is widely recognized that as people start getting up in the years, their immune system weakens. A stark example is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, where the elderly face a much higher mortality rate than the young.This process of gradual deterioration of the immune system brought on by natural age advancement…

The wolf relatives of modern-day dogs began the evolutionary process of becoming humans’ best friends more than 10,000 years ago. But despite more than a century of research, scientists still do not know the full story of how and why dog domestication occurred in the first place. Now a new study published on Thursday in Scientific Reports reveals genetic changes that may have allowed ancient dogs to feel comfortable around humans by lowering the stress levels the animals experienced in our presence. “This is the first…

With a million Americans dead from Covid 19, families across the country are struggling with unimaginable grief and loss. More than 200,000 American children are now orphans, having lost a parent or primary caregiver to the pandemic. This short film introduces Avion Simon, a teenager from the Midwest who is struggling to comprehend the loss of his mother to Covid, only two years after his stepfather passed away. He is finishing high school while helping to care for and console his two younger siblings, C.J. and Momo.…

Credit: Shutterstock Stress is common among teachers, and recent reports suggest it's getting worse. We need to understand the sources of this stress to improve support for teachers. Growing teacher shortages in Australia underscore the need for this support. …

A new study finds that stress may be associated with fertility issues in women.Scream sound exposure linked to lower egg count in an experiment on female rats.Approximately 1 in 8 couples or about 6.7 million Americans have trouble due to infertility. There are many possible causes of infertility. However, a new study suggests that stress could be one factor contributing to your infertility.Other Factors That Can Affect Fertility in WomenAgePoor DietSmokingExcess alcohol useAthletic trainingBeing overweightBeing…

Young people in the United States are experiencing a mental health crisis. Warnings from the surgeon general, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Psychological Association and other prominent organizations, as well as regular news reports, highlight the catastrophe, with parents struggling to help their children, and students lined up in school halls to get even a few minutes with counselors, psychologists or social workers who are overwhelmed with young patients seeking services. Has the current crisis been…