Physicians have long observed a mystifying phenomenon: After a bout of infection or an autoimmune disease flare-up, some ...

Earlier studies suggested that people who drink lightly—about one drink a day for women and up to two for men—might have a ...

That's because stress convinces us that we can't reach our goals, says Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician. When you feel ...

Have you ever felt a chill run down your spine while watching someone else in distress? This phenomenon, known as vicarious ...

Researchers found that probiotics in fermented foods can regulate neurotransmitters, reduce inflammation, and decrease activity in the amygdala — a brain region involved in stress and emotions.

A new study published in Biological Psychiatry suggests that brain activity in specific regions before experiencing a traumatic event may help predict whether an individual will develop post-traumatic ...

Exposure to what feels like an onslaught of troubling news can result in prolonged activation of our stress response systems, resulting in hormonal changes and increased metabolic rates that ...

Mental, physical and financial wellness are three pillars of good health. But for many Canadians, money worries are the greatest source of stress, more than work, personal health and relationships. In ...

Past psychology research consistently showed that adverse experiences during childhood, such as chronic stress or traumatic events, can increase the risk of developing various mental health ...