Those pesky graying hairs that tend to crop up with age really are signs of stress, reveals a new report in the June 12 issue of Cell, a Cell Press publication.
Researchers have discovered that the kind of “genotoxic stress” that does damage to DNA depletes the melanocyte stem cells (MSCs) within hair follicles that [...]

Chinese researchers have unlocked the mechanism of an emerging mind-body technique that produces measurable changes in attention and stress reduction in just five days of practice.
In October 2007, researchers led by visiting University of Oregan (UO) professor Yi-Yuan Tang and UO psychologist Michael Posner found that doing IBMT prior to a mental math test led [...]

A long-term study of sisters reinforces the importance of healthy living for better health.
Women who maintain a healthy weight and who have lower perceived stress may be less likely to have chromosome changes associated with aging, than obese and stressed women, according to a pilot study that was part of the Sister Study.
The long-term [...]

Skin provides the first level of defense to infection, serving not only as a physical barrier, but also as a site for white blood cells to attack invading bacteria and viruses. The immune cells in skin can over-react, however, resulting in inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Current research suggests that stress [...]

“The value of music therapy is slowly being realized by nurses in various clinical areas, including obstetrics. Previous studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of psychological stress during pregnancy.” write researchers in a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
The study found that participants listening to 30 minutes of music a day over [...]

According to a new study published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia, acupressure treatment given to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels from the surgery, lowering stress levels for them and their families
According to researchers Dr. Zeev Kain, anesthesiology and perioperative care chair, and his Yale University and collaborator Dr. Shu-Ming Wang, [...]

 According to a new study published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia, acupressure treatment given to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels from the surgery, lowering stress levels for them and their families
According to researchers Dr. Zeev Kain, anesthesiology and perioperative care chair, and his Yale University and collaborator Dr. Shu-Ming Wang, the [...]

New study links emotion and the whole person when it come to illness.
Moving house or the separation of parents can significantly increase the risk of children developing allergies later on. These are the results from a long-term study correlating life-style, immune system development and allergies.  The study is published in journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
The [...]

Coffee the new stress busting herbal remedy. Loving that coffee smell is in the genes.
A new study from says smell the coffee and it triggers genes that reduce anxiety, in rats anyway.
Well you don’t need to tell billions of coffee sniffers. How often have we heard, “I love the smell of coffee in the morning.” [...]

A growing number of high school and college students are turning to stimulants like ADHD drugs and energy drinks to help them through their stress — particularly during exam time. University of Michigan experts say that misuse of stimulants can lead to serious health consequences, and encourage parents to take steps toward preventing their children [...]