News Articles on Stress
Tai Chi Relieves Depression in Chinese Americans
Tai chi, a form of slow-moving meditation which originated in China, shows strong potential as a primary treatment for mild to moderate depression in Chinese Americans — a group...
Listening to Music with Others Influences Mood
Emerging research discovers listening to music in a group setting may either improve mood or make people feel more depressed, depending on the type of music and the social...
Parents’ Digital Distractions Linked to Kids’ Behavioral Issues
Emerging research suggests that even in low amounts, interruptions to parent-child time caused by digital technology are associated with child behavior problems. The study was a snapshot review of...
Report: Alcohol Hikes Breast Cancer Risk, Exercise Lowers It
A new report suggests drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk. Conversely, vigorous exercise such as running or fast bicycling...
Big City Teens in UK May Have Greater Risk for Psychotic Experiences
Teens living in major cities in England and Wales are more than 40 percent more likely to report psychotic experiences (hearing voices, paranoia, delusions) compared to teens living in...
Study Looks at Keys to Exercise Motivation for Women
Many women start fitness programs to lose weight, and when they don’t, they feel like failures and stop exercising. In a new study, researchers analyzed what women say makes...
Childhood Obesity May Raise Risk of Later Depression
Being overweight or obese in childhood may substantially increase one’s lifetime risk of major depression, according to a new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity. Researchers found...
Mindfulness Benefits from Home Practice
A new study suggests that home practice is an important component of developing competency in mindfulness. Danish researchers discovered a typical student in a standard mindfulness course says they...
Wearable Devices May Soon Monitor Emotions, Mood
According to a prominent engineer and researcher, we can use wearable technology to learn about emotions, the brain, and behavior. Rosalind Picard, , FIEEE and her team at the...
Oxytocin: the “Love Crisis” Hormone?
A new study finds that oxytocin, commonly referred to as the “love hormone,” could also be called the “love crisis #8221; The findings show that although our oxytocin levels...
