Stress, often considered a mental or emotional response, can have surprising and far-reaching effects on the entire body. While it’s natural to associate stress with psychological strain, it’s ...

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time when health experts highlight how chronic stress can affect the body and recommend options to deal with it. Long-term stress negatively impacts not just a ...

Results from a new study indicate that physical activity may help protect against cardiovascular disease in part by reducing stress-related brain activity This effect in the brain may help to explain ...

Racism is a stressor that can impact both your physical and mental health. It can lead to further disparities for people of color and affect overall quality of life. Racism is a public health crisis.

How many times have you heard that squashing stress is crucial for good health? Stress has become such a wellness buzzword that the quest to get rid of it can feel, well, stressful. But stress isn’t ...

Most people are well aware of the effects of chronic stress in the modern world. While some stress can be a good thing, like the type of stress your body feels during an intense workout, prolonged or ...

Stress does not cause interstitial cystitis (IC), but it can make symptoms worse. Stress affects the nervous system and immune response, which can heighten the perception of pain and sensitivity in ...

Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in ...