You’re on a hike enjoying the fresh air and lush surroundings when you spot a snake in the middle of the trail. Before your conscious mind can recognize the threat, your stomach sinks, your heart ...

In such a digital age, it can be hard for kids to drown out the noise. In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find time away from the noise and focus on yourself. The same holds true for kids. "All of us ...

Although cortisol is known for its role in the stress response, it has many functions. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! “Cortisol does so many things,” ...

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 ...

Stress is often seen as a mental and emotional burden, but its effects reach far deeper than most realize. For many, chronic stress doesn’t just weigh on the mind — it can amplify physical pain in ...

Racing heart. Sweaty Palms. Fast breathing. Tense muscles. These physical sensations are a natural part of your stress response. These body reactions can be helpful during times of stress, anxiety, ...

Stress triggers histamine release, which can cause itching, redness, and hives in some people. Can over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines provide relief? Histamine is a key chemical involved in ...

Researchers examined various markers in the urine of wild bonobos (Pan paniscus). The researchers found that the birth of a second young animal resulted in the older sibling in a five-fold increase in ...

We are built to reset from stress. Simple strategies like hugging help. Source: AaronAmat/iStock One of the most uncomfortable inner experiences we can have when we are in a state of stress is feeling ...

Have you ever noticed a strange rash or unexplained blisters after a particularly stressful week? You’re not imagining it. Stress can affect the body in ways we often overlook, including our skin.

Kids living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods showed weaker brain responses to both winning and losing. These “blunted” responses appeared only in children whose parents had a history of major ...