While stress is an unfortunate fact of modern life, scientists are still learning how it affects us. Chronic stress, in ...

Chronic stress does more damage than you think. Learn how it silently affects your body's health, mind, and daily life—and ...

While it is known that stress impacts learning and decision-making, Dr. Jennifer Resnik of the university’s Department of ...

Chronic stress changes the way our brain processes sounds, according to new research conducted on mice at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. For instance, sounds need to be louder during chronic ...

Chronic stress weakens the brain’s ability to process sounds, requiring louder stimuli to trigger normal responses, according to new research in mice.

Chronic stress does more than just affect mood—it may actually change the way we hear. Researchers found that stressed mice ...

with the potential for the body to remain in a state of chronic inflammation. Stress-induced inflammation can lead to long-term health problems, including its effects on healthy brain functioning.

Recovering from chronic stress is possible. Lifestyle modifications, relaxation routines, and reframing unhelpful thoughts are all strategies that may help reduce the long-term effects of stress.

A Canadian research team has released the results of a study on stress resilience in seniors. Their findings were published ...

Each time a person undergoes stress the brain releases cortisol hormones. Cortisol binds to glucocorticoid receptors and tells the body to prepare its “fight-or-flight” response. This hormone also ...

Fear of job loss is a top life stressor, impacting sleep quality, decision-making, and long-term illness. Social support, ...

A Canadian research team has released the results of a study on stress resilience in seniors. Their findings were published ...