Studies reveal Mondays put extra strain on the brain and body, with lasting effects that go far beyond temporary stress.

Stress is often seen as a mental and emotional burden, but its effects reach far deeper than most realize. For many, chronic stress doesn’t just weigh on the mind — it can amplify physical pain in ...

Today, my laboratory looks more like a scene from a sci-fi film than a psychology research space. Wires snake across tables, ...

Chronic stress can weaken your immune system and make you sick. Poor mental health is also associated with many adverse physical symptoms.

A long-studied metabolic hormone, FGF21, also acts as a stress hormone—a discovery that helps explain how psychological ...

Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can be beneficial in short bursts, but harmful over time. Chronic stress can negatively impact physical health, sometimes triggering ...

Psychological stress can have a big impact on the heart and can cause issues like hypertension, a major risk factor in stroke, heart disease and more.

Stress not only alters mood, but also leaves a mark on our physical appearance that becomes increasingly visible. When stress ...

We’ve all absorbed the message that stress is toxic. Headlines warn about its links to everything from heart disease to memory problems. Wellness influencers hawk stress-reduction products with ...

For years, when I told people I studied stress and trauma, I often received the same surprised reaction: “That must be so intense.” Sometimes followed by, “Do you work in crisis zones?” But while ...

Short term stress can be a good thing – but when chronic it affects everything from immunity to digestion. Here’s how to keep ...

Adequate sleep is crucial for emotional and physical well-being. Caregivers should set relaxing nighttime bedtime routines, ...