News Articles on Stress
Bipolar Associated with Faster Aging
New research suggests that people with a family history of bipolar disorder may “age” more rapidly than those without a history of the disease. However, a common treatment for...
Mindfulness, Hypnosis Can Quickly Ease Acute Pain in Hospital Patients
"Given our nation's current opioid epidemic, the implications of this study are potentially huge."
Unstable Childhood May Hike Risk of Adult Obesity
Researchers have discovered that an unpredictable childhood appears to be linked to a much higher risk of adult obesity. In a new study, Florida State University investigators discovered childhood...
Neuroticism May Help Some People Live Longer
A new study provides an interesting perspective as investigators discovered a long-term tendency toward a negative emotional state may reduce the risk of death for individuals who report being...
In Animal Study, High Fat Diet in Pregnancy Ups Risk of Mental Health Issues in Offspring
New research suggests a healthy diet during pregnancy is good for the mother and also her offspring. Researchers from the Oregon Health and Science University tested the effect of...
Study: Sexual Health Clinics Should Ask Patients About Domestic Violence
The risk of gynecological and sexual health problems — such as sexually transmitted infections, painful sex, vaginal bleeding, and recurrent urinary tract infections — is three times higher in...
Positive Attitude Toward Aging = Better Mood
A new study of older adults finds that having a positive attitude toward aging enhances resiliency and the way people feel about themselves. However, researchers found that a person’s...
Participation in the Arts Improve Mental Health
New research found that participation in arts-based groups benefit the emotions of both healthy adults and those experiencing mental health conditions. In the study, art-based involvement included participation in...
Success of Cancer Treatment May Depend on Social Interactions
New research suggests social interactions during a course of chemotherapy influences the success of the treatment. Investigators from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford discovered...
Work Stress Can Lead to Shopping Binges
Michigan State University investigators found that when service workers face verbal abuse from customers during the workday, they are more likely to go on unnecessary shopping sprees in the...
