Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a multimodal, bioelectronic wrist-worn device for objective, continuous, real-time monitoring of stress. The Smart Quantitative and ...

A new analysis of soldiers attempting to join the U.S. Army Special Forces suggests that specific genetic variations play a ...

A new University of Manchester and Edinburgh study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity has found that ...

A new randomized trial reveals how simple food choices before and after fasted HIIT can shift the body’s oxidative stress and recovery patterns, offering practical guidance for tailoring nutrient ...

New research from reveals that the gut microbiome regulates the body's diurnal (day-night) rhythms in stress hormones. Depletion of gut microbiota results in disruptions in the brain's core circadian ...

In a recent perspective piece published in the journal Neuron, researchers discussed how stress can disrupt and promote sleep and the biological mechanisms that may underlie these responses. They ...

"Hangry" and "slangry" aren't types of anger—they're frozen fight-or-flight responses. Understanding this distinction changes ...

Stress triggers histamine release, which can cause itching, redness, and hives in some people. Can over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines provide relief? Histamine is a key chemical involved in ...

Toxic stress is a child’s bodily response to serious and lasting stress without proper support. This can have long-lasting effects on both the body and brain. Stress is a typical part of life and can ...