Evidence shows a strong association between stress and heart disease, particularly when it comes to chronic or long-term stress. However, research into the exact nature of the relationship is still ...

The human body wasn’t designed to handle the relentless stress of modern life, yet millions of people are unknowingly trapped in a state of chronic physiological arousal that’s wreaking havoc on their ...

People with elevated stress levels are more likely to experience a decline in cognitive function, a new study found, affecting their capacity to remember, concentrate and learn new things. Stress is ...

Acute stress can induce physical changes to maximize your performance for a stressful situation. Stress activates your sympathetic nervous system, also known as the “fight or flight” reflex. The ...

Stress is our body’s response to any demand, challenge or change that disrupts our usual norms, explains Adrian Jacques ...

Chronic pain affects 150 million people across Europe, according to the European Pain Federation. That is approximately the population of France and Germany combined. This burden drives countless ...

Studies show that very long, intense workouts trigger the body to release pro-inflammatory markers, such as interleukin-6 (IL ...

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is the medical term for hives that appear for over 6 weeks. Stress, along with allergens and anxiety, can trigger it. Lowering stress can help reduce flares.

In 2020, the overall life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by 1.5 years, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the reduction wasn't shared equally among the general population; Native American ...

Stress symptoms in women can manifest as both physical and psychological problems, including anxiety, sleep disturbances, and changes in menstrual patterns. Women may experience stress differently ...