Triggered by Stress, Cancer Cells Learn How to Survive
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – What enables cancer to spread and grow in different parts of the body? How does it become resistant to drugs? In an opinion piece in iScience,…
Supporting Friends and Family Relieves Stress, Decreases Inflammation, Study Suggests
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Want to lower inflammatory markers in your body associated with stress, chronic disease, and even early death? In addition to things like diet and exercise, your…
The Holiday Stress Survival Guide
Nancy Williams via CBN News – “’Tis the season to be jolly,” so the song says. For some, the excitement is building as the season unfolds and anticipation grows. The music,…
Roswell Park Researchers Identify Key Link Between Stress and Cancer
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center via Newswise – BUFFALO, N.Y. — Stress can have a significant negative effect on health, but our understanding of how stress impacts the development and progression…
Stressed? 11 Surprising Tools to Combat Daily Stress
Dr. Don Colbert – “Stressed” seems to be the baseline state for many modern adults. It’s no wonder. Lives have become more stressful in the last couple years. Seemingly normal everyday…
How I Mentally Prepare for a Busy Week + a Neurocycle to Reduce Stress & Burnout
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Let’s face it: there’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that you’re well prepared for the next day. So, in this podcast (episode #316) and…
Sleep Better and Reduce Stress with THIS Ayurvedic Herb
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – Given the relentless pace and pressures of modern life, it’s not surprising that conditions such as anxiety and insomnia are at near epidemic levels. In fact,…
No, Stress Isn’t Always Bad. Here’s How to Harness It
University of Rochester via Newswise – Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam. Many of us have experienced…
Elevated Stress Hormones Linked to Higher Risk of High Blood Pressure and Heart Events
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2021 — Adults with normal blood pressure and high levels of stress hormones were more likely to develop high blood pressure and…
Countering Stress-Induced Immune Suppression with Diet
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – How might we improve immune function in children and adults under physical or psychological stress? “Natural immunomodulators”—compounds that might regulate our immune systems naturally—”are getting more and more popular. The popularity, however,…
Ginseng Benefits: Less Stress & Better Brain Function
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Ginseng has been used in Asia and North America for centuries. Many use it to improve thinking, concentration, memory and physical endurance. It’s also…
New Research Identifies Gene Targets of Stress Hormones in the Brain
University of Bristol via Newswise – Chronic stress is a well-known cause for mental health disorders. New research has moved a step forward in understanding how glucocorticoid hormones (‘stress hormones’) act…
Unwiring Perfectionism + How Flexible Thinking Can Help Reduce Anxiety & Stress (With Poppy Jamie)
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #287) and blog, I speak with Poppy Jamie, founder of Happy Not Perfect, a popular podcast and meditation app for anxiety. We discuss…
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Increased Screen Time Correlates with Mental Distress
American Society for Microbiology via EurekAlert – Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2021 – Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress,…
Moderate Alcohol Intake May Be Heart Protective by Reducing Stress-Related Brain Signals
American College of Cardiology via News-Medical – Moderate alcohol intake–defined as no more than one alcoholic drink for women and two for men per day–has been associated with a lower risk…