High cortisol levels can be related to anxiety, as they essentially keeps the brain in a state of constant alertness. This ...

Chronic brain inflammation can impact mood, cognition, and memory. Learn about some simple lifestyle changes that can help ...

The brain is known as the command center of the body. A vital organ, the brain controls almost every aspect of our daily ...

The relationship between the stress response, stressors, and constipation has many layers. This article explains the physical ...

Emerging research suggests that chronic inflammation, rather than neurotransmitter deficiencies alone, may be a major factor ...

A new CDC study shows that preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can reduce negative health outcomes.

"Stress causes hyperarousal, which means we don't sleep deep enough, and are more prone to awakenings. If we wake up too easily during REM sleep, this increases the chance that our body will remain ...

“Our findings reveal stress can override a natural brain response that diminishes the pleasure gained from eating—meaning the brain is continuously rewarded to eat,” says Herbert Herzog, Ph.D., senior ...

It requires extra mental energy and can be a source of chronic stress. The brain is geared for energy efficiency in these ...

Chronic fatigue and long Covid remain poorly understood, but Dr Perrin’s unusual techniques are having surprisingly positive ...