Chronic stress has far-reaching effects on our bodies. Many stress-related psychiatric diseases, including depression, are linked to immune system abnormalities. However, the basic mechanisms governing how these alterations influence the brain remain largely unclear.
According to recent research from the Youth Development Institute at the University of Georgia, the holidays can be stressful for many people, but that may not be a bad thing when it comes to brain functioning.
Washington [US], September 11 (ANI): Pregnant women who had more changes had infants that were more fearful, sad, and distressed, according to the researchers.
Washington [US], September 8 (ANI): A study has found that pregnant women who had bigger fluctuations in had infants with more fear, sadness and distress.
Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): A compound called resveratrol found in red wine displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to controlling stress in the brain, a recent study has claimed.