Physiology

Reversing Brain Damage of Chronic Stress

November 16, 2025 by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Christelle Langley and Muzaffer Kaser

A bit of stress is a normal part of our daily lives, which can even be good for us. Overcoming stressful events can make us more resilient. But when the stress is severe or chronic – for example, caused by the breakdown of a marriage or partnership, death in the family, or bullying – it […]

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How to Remain Youthful and Resilient Despite Stress

May 4, 2025 by Jolanta Burke and Padraic J. Dunne

A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical well-being, but too much can lead to anxiety, depression and other health problems. It can also make you age faster. So learning to become more stress-resilient is important if you’re not in a hurry to grow old fast. Studies have shown that people […]

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Stress and Your Health

May 20, 2021 by Martin Neumann

You ever felt jittery after a bout of stress? Do you have stomach cramps, a sudden outburst of pimples on your skin, or your blood pressure suddenly goes through the roof? You should be familiar with the symptoms of stress in your body and recognize when stress is taking its toll on your health. The […]

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Understanding Your Stress Hormones

October 11, 2020 by Martin Neumann

Did you ever face a doberman and you were not sure whether he is going to eat you? You felt your heart pounding? Or were you ever trapped in a traffic jam on the way to the airport, and no way to get there in time? I guess you felt the effects of stress hormones […]

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