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Stress During Gestation Causes a Predisposition to the Development of Pathologies in Adulthood
April 9, 2013 The intrauterine environment plays an important role in the health of the offspring. Now, experts from the affirm that the mother's stress, due to socio-economic or psycho-social causes, is ... > full story -
'Well-Being Risks' Contribute to Decreased Productivity
April 9, 2013 In addition to health-related risk factors, some non-traditional "well-being risks" can have a significant impact on workers' ... > full story -
Brain's Stress Circuits Undergo Profound Learning Early in Life, Scientists Find
April 7, 2013 Researchers have discovered that stress circuits in the brain undergo profound learning early in life. Using a number of cutting edge approaches, including optogenetics, scientists have shown stress ... > full story -
Research Identifies Co-Factors Critical to PTSD Development
April 3, 2013 New research has found that the action of a specific gene occurring during exposure to adolescent trauma is critical for the development of adult-onset post-traumatic stress ... > full story -
Targeting Mental Defeat Among Pain Patients Could Prevent Anxiety and Depression
April 3, 2013 A new study of Hong Kong chronic pain patients suggests that targeting feelings of mental defeat could prevent severe depression, anxiety and interference with daily ... > full story -
College Athletes Twice as Likely to Have Depression Than Retired Collegiate Athletes
April 2, 2013 A survey of current and former college athletes finds depression levels significantly higher in current athletes, a result that upended the researchers' ... > full story -
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Cash for Weight Loss? Works Better When Employees Compete for Pots of Money
April 1, 2013 Do cash rewards for healthier habits work? Maybe, says a new study, if you add on one more condition -- peer pressure. A growing number of companies are offering employees an opportunity to boost ... > full storyMore: -
Research Explores Links Between Physical and Emotional Pain Relief
March 21, 2013 Though we all desire relief -- from stress, work, or pain -- little is known about the specific emotions underlying relief. New research explores the psychological mechanisms associated with relief ... > full story -
Probiotics Reduce Stress-Induced Intestinal Flare-Ups, Study Finds
March 14, 2013 Stress has a way of significantly altering the composition of gut bacteria, which leads to inflammation and often times, belly pain for those with irritable bowel syndrome. But a new study shows how ... > full story -
Series of Studies First to Examine Acupuncture's Mechanisms of Action
March 14, 2013 While acupuncture is used widely to treat chronic stress, the mechanism of action leading to reported health benefits are not understood. In a series of studies, researchers are demonstrating how ... > full story
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