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Stress Symptoms in Midlife Predict Old-Age Disability, Study Shows
February 4, 2013 Nearly 30 percent of adult workers suffer from work-related stress, and it is commonly acknowledged that stress has damaging effects on individual’s health. A recently published study from ... > full story -
Poor Mental Health Leads to Unhealthy Behaviors Among Low-Income Adults
February 3, 2013 A new study says binge drinking, smoking, and illegal drug use may be used to cope with depression and anxiety. Poor mental health leads to unhealthy behaviors in low-income adults - not the other ... > full story -
Humanitarian Aid Workers in Uganda Show Signs of Stress, Depression, and Burnout
February 1, 2013 The high risk for mental health problems among staff working in humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda is due in large part to their work environment. Scientists examined the mental health of ... > full story -
Emotional Stress Reduces Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Therapies in Animal Model
January 25, 2013 Not surprisingly, a cancer diagnosis creates stress. And patients with prostate cancer show higher levels of anxiety compared to other cancer patients. A new study indicates that stress is not just ... > full story -
How Repeated Aggression Triggers Social Aversion in Mice
January 18, 2013 One of the mechanisms involved in the onset of stress-induced depression has been highlighted in mice. Scientists have determined the role of the corticosterone (stress hormone) receptor, in the ... > full story -
Stress Makes Exhausted Women Over-Sensitive to Sounds
January 15, 2013 Women suffering from stress-related exhaustion exhibit hypersensitivity to sounds when exposed to stress. In some cases, a sound level corresponding to a normal conversation can be perceived as ... > full story -
Bullying by Childhood Peers Leaves a Trace That Can Change the Expression of a Gene Linked to Mood
December 18, 2012 A recent study suggests that bullying by peers changes the structure surrounding a gene involved in regulating mood, making victims more vulnerable to mental health problems as they ... > full story -
Chronic Worriers at Higher Risk for PTSD, Research Finds
December 17, 2012 People who worry constantly are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new ... > full story -
Psychological Therapies Improve Life for Children With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Study Suggests
December 11, 2012 Children suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of traumatic events, including child abuse, may benefit from psychological therapies, according to a new review. In the first ... > full story -
Saliva Analysis Can Reveal Decision-Making Skills
December 10, 2012 Scientists have demonstrated that cortisol levels in saliva are associated with a person's ability to make good decisions in stressful ... > full story
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