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The intricate relationship between stress and cognitive health continues to captivate researchers, as new evidence emerges about its profound impact on dementia risk. Recent studies reveal that ...

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Your brain is remarkably resilient. When faced with overwhelming stress, it deploys sophisticated defense mechanisms that buffer you from the full emotional impact of difficult experiences. These ...

With the most wonderful — and for some, the most stressful — time of year underway, a University of Iowa researcher is ...

Chronic stress can alter the brain’s fear and emotion systems, subtly influencing how we respond to everyday challenges and increasing vulnerability to anxiety if not addressed early.

Research on stress and its effect on the body and brain has been done for many years. Much research data suggest that some disorders could originate from prolonged stress. The newest study comes out ...

Depression and anxiety may heighten cardiovascular disease risk through chronic stress pathways in the brain and body.