Skin conductance measurements reveal link between insomnia and disrupted fear regulation
A new computational model using skin conductance measurements to estimate stress-related emotional arousal found a significant difference in…
New study highlights severe depression risks for young doctor trainees
Every summer, more than 1,600 recent medical school graduates start training to become obstetrician-gynecologists at hospitals across the…
A hot night changed sleep, anxiety and stress markers
Controlled heat exposure raised short-term anxiety in young adults, while nighttime heat disrupted sleep and affected a wider…
Owning a smartphone at 12 linked to eating disorder symptoms
Adolescents who owned smartphones at age 12 were more likely to report several eating disorder symptoms, with some…
High-Dose Vitamin D Linked to Better Cognition in Older Adults with Memory Problems and Poor Sleep
A small new study by Emory University scientists suggests that people with mild cognitive impairment and disturbed sleep…
New study links human reaction times to breathing cycles
Imagine swimmers on starting blocks poised to dive at the sound of the starting horn or the driver…
Chronic postsurgical pain affects women long after cesarean delivery
A new synthesis of global evidence, published in Anaesthesia (the journal of the Association of Anaesthetists), finds that…
Skin patch worn while you sleep could manage stress during the day
Sleep away the stress. How well you sleep at night and how stressed out you feel during the…
Sleep supplements: How does magnesium compare to melatonin?
A randomized controlled trial published in Sleep Medicine in 2024 found that taking 1 gram (g) of magnesium…
The Healthiest Way to Drink Your Coffee, According to a Nutritionist
Coffee and the wellness world have a complicated reputation. You may have heard that it can spike cortisol,…
Some mice showed signs of stress resilience before the stress even began
Subtle differences in prefrontal brain activity appeared before stress began, prompting researchers to examine how sleep-related neuronal silence…
Mindfulness and tai chi practices help cancer survivors manage symptoms
The cancer journey for many patients doesn’t end after treatment. Many live with long-term side effects that affect…