A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing.

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People with elevated stress levels are more likely to experience a decline in cognitive function, a new study found, affecting their capacity to remember, concentrate and learn new things. Stress is ...

Many mood and psychological disorders develop during adolescence; however, the relationship between adolescent stress-related neurogenesis and psychiatric illnesses during this period remains unclear.

Chronic stress can lead to the formation of kidney stones, solid clusters of minerals that may block the flow of urine or cause immense discomfort. Stress can occur any time your mind or body feels ...

Authors: Sarah Stanley, MBBCh, PhD, Associate Professor, Co-Director, Human Islet and Adenovirus Core, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Institute, and The Friedman Brain Institute at Mount Sinai Paul ...

Managing stress is essential for feeling mentally and physically well. Stress can directly affect many body functions, ...

“Mushroom coffee” refers to a blend of traditional coffee and medicinal mushroom extracts like lion’s mane, chaga, reishi, and cordyceps. Potential health benefits include increased energy, mental ...

Stress activates your body's "fight-or-flight" response, which causes symptoms like increased heart rate and anxiety. Acute stress is short-term and often solvable, while chronic stress is long-term ...

Failing a stress test occurs when you can’t complete it due to exhaustion or other factors. Abnormal results may indicate an underlying condition, such as coronary artery disease or a blockage. A ...