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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 -
Research Identifies a Way to Block Memories Associated With PTSD or Drug Addiction
December 5, 2012 New research could lead to better treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug addiction by effectively blocking memories. The research has identified a common mechanism in a region ... > full story -
Imaging Study Identifies Relationship Between Stress and Seizures
December 3, 2012 Many epilepsy patients believe that stress is a factor in their seizure control, while many other epilepsy patients do not have this perception. To better understand the potential role of stress ... > full story -
Childhood Trauma Leaves Mark on DNA of Some Victims: Gene-Environment Interaction Causes Lifelong Dysregulation of Stress Hormones
December 2, 2012 Abused children are at high risk of anxiety and mood disorders, as traumatic experience induces lasting changes to their gene regulation. Scientists have now documented for the first time that ... > full story -
Preventing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by Facing Trauma Memories
November 27, 2012 Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a form of learning that begins at the moment of the exposure to extremely stressful situations and that grows in impact as trauma-related memories are ... > full story -
Being Bullied Can Cause Trauma Symptoms
November 27, 2012 Problems caused by bullying do not necessarily cease when the abuse stops. Recent research shows that victims may need long-term ... > full story
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