News Articles on Stress
Plants May Help Maintain Mental Health of Astronauts
Research has shown that gardening or even just the presence of plants has a positive psychological effect on people, making them happier and more social. Now, in a new...
Gentle Touch May Help Ease Pain of Social Rejection
The gentle touch of another may help ease the negative emotional effects of social exclusion, according to a new study at University College London (UCL). Researchers tested the impact...
Boss’ Support Critical to Employee Mental Health
A new survey finds nearly half of American workers express concern about the changing nature of work. Although most workers report that they have the skills they need to...
Primary Care Team Can Be Effective in Reducing Opioid Addiction
University of Michigan researchers believe many of the two million Americans addicted to opioids can receive treatment and assistance in getting off prescription painkillers or heroin from a primary...
Exposure to Nature May Improve City-Dwellers’ Mental Health
A new study by German researchers suggests that exposure to urban green space may reduce the risk of mental health issues among city dwellers. Experts explain that the noise,...
Family Support Important When Living with Chronic Illness
New research finds that a family approach helps a loved one learn to live with their chronic illness in the most productive manner possible. Penn State researchers discovered family...
Mouse Study Finds Stress Can Take Physical Toll as Badly as Junk Food
A new study from Brigham Young University finds that stress damages the GI system of mice in a similar manner as junk food, especially among females. Dr. Laura Bridgewater,...
Midday Light Therapy May Be Best for Bipolar Disorder
A new study suggests that six weeks of midday light therapy can help people with bipolar disorder improve mood and enhance functional abilities. Bright light therapy has been used...
Study: Low Substance Abuse Among Blacks, Latinos in High-Risk Urban Areas
New research suggests the rate of substance abuse among African-American and Latino adults in a high-risk urban community is low, and comparable to the general population. Investigators say...
Study Probes Genetics of ‘Restless Legs’ Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome can become a chronic illness with long-lasting effects on patients’ mental and physical health. A new study into the genetics underlying restless legs syndrome has identified...
