Stress hormones and risk of cardiovascular problems: Study finds link
The body’s hormonal response to experiencing stress is a natural function that humans and animals have in common. Excessive levels
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LGB health: The ‘toxic’ impact of discrimination captured in new study
While homophobia is an obvious source of stress for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people, its impact on health can
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Anxiety and inflammation: What is the link?
In this feature, we ask whether there are links between inflammation and anxiety. Although evidence is slowly mounting, we have
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Study finds that mindfulness does not actively reduce stress
A recent study finds no physiological indication that mindfulness actually helps people remain calm when they are stressed. Although many
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Research associates COVID-19 with spike in ‘broken heart syndrome'
A recent study looks at the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and stress cardiomyopathy, a condition people often call broken
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