stress

Can You Get PTSD From A Virtual Experience?

Posted in Online on 8th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

Short answer: No, but online worlds can really stress you out.

Obesity and stress pack a double hit for health

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

If you're overweight, you may be at greater risk for stress-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study.

Walking off depression and beating stress outdoors?

Posted in Featured, Medicine on 23rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller

Large scale study says group nature walks linked with significantly lower depression and perceived stress, enhanced mental well-being.

Stress may be passed down through generations, studies suggest

Posted in Science on 10th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Small epigenetic DNA modifications predict brains threat response.

How stress damages the heart

Posted in Medicine on 24th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

For the first time scientists have found a direct biological link between stress and inflammation of blood vessels which can lead to heart attacks.