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Dad's Life Stress Exposure Leaves Mark on Sperm, Can Affect Offspring Brain Development
Stress felt by dad --
whether as a preadolescent
or adult -- leaves a lasting
impression on his sperm that
gives sons and daughters a
... > full story
Drug Prevents Post-Traumatic Stress-Like Symptoms in Mice
When injected into mice
immediately following a
traumatic event, a new drug
prevents the animals from
developing memory problems
... > full story
Skydiving Is Never 'Plane Sailing'
Skydivers show the same
level of physical stress
before every jump whether a
first-timer or experienced
jumper, say researchers. ... > full story
Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
New results link job stress
to dyslipidemia, a disorder
that alters the levels of
lipids and lipoproteins in
the blood. An altered lipid
... > full story
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How to Learn Successfully Even Under Stress
July 30, 2013 — Whenever we have to acquire new knowledge under stress, the brain deploys unconscious rather than conscious learning processes. Neuroscientists have discovered that this switch from conscious to ... > full story -
Stress Early in Life Leads to Adulthood Anxiety and Preference for 'Comfort Foods'
July 30, 2013 — New research finds that adult rats reared in a stressful neonatal environment demonstrate more anxiety and stress, and they prefer to eat more foods rich in fat and ... > full story -
Offspring of Mothers Stressed During Pregnancy With a Passive Stress Coping Style More Prone to Obesity
July 30, 2013 — New animal research suggests greater risk for obesity and associated Type 2 diabetes in individuals that respond to stress in a passive manner and were born to mothers that were stressed during their ... > full story -
PTSD After Traumatic Events: Which Teens Are at Risk?
July 29, 2013 — Researchers have identified risk factors for children exposed to trauma in developing PTSD from analyzing 6,483 teen–parent pairs from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication, a survey of ... > full story -
Optimists Better at Regulating Stress
July 23, 2013 — It's no surprise that those who tend to see a rose's blooms before its thorns are also better at handling stress. But science has failed to reliably associate optimism with individuals' biological ... > full story -
'Love Hormone' Is Two-Faced: Oxytocin Strengthens Bad Memories and Can Increase Fear and Anxiety
July 22, 2013 — Oxytocin is known as the hormone that promotes feelings of love, bonding and well-being. It's even being tested as an anti-anxiety drug. But new research shows oxytocin also can cause emotional pain. ... > full story -
Females Respond Better to Stress Because of Estrogen in the Brain, Animal Study Finds
July 10, 2013 — The idea that females are more resilient than males in responding to stress is a popular view, and now researchers have found a scientific ... > full story -
CPAP Therapy Reduces Nightmares in Veterans With PTSD and Sleep Apnea
July 8, 2013 — A new study suggests that CPAP therapy reduces nightmares in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and obstructive sleep ... > full story -
Exposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to Offspring
July 8, 2013 — A female’s exposure to distress even before she conceives causes changes in the expression of a gene linked to the stress mechanism in the body — in the ovum and later in the brains of ... > full story -
Pre-Existing Insomnia Linked to PTSD and Other Mental Disorders After Military Deployment
June 28, 2013 — New research found military service members who have trouble sleeping prior to deployments may be at greater risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety once they ... > full story
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