Research reveals how stress impacts sleep and memory. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania studied the brain's response to stress in mice. The hypothalamus' paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is a ...

Acute stress represents a short-term, physiological and psychological response to challenging or threatening stimuli, and it can markedly influence memory performance. Under conditions of stress, the ...

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but its impact on your brain can go beyond the occasional forgetful moment. When stress becomes chronic, it can significantly affect your memory, focus, and ...

Activating a specific group of neurons tied to stress responses leads to reduced sleep and memory difficulties in male mice, pointing to a distinct brain circuit involved in how stress impairs ...

A recurring theme here at the Stress on the Brain blog is that stress is not as bad as we think it is. This post continues with this theme by focusing on the sometimes-beneficial effects of stress on ...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an almost unavoidable companion for many. From looming deadlines at work to personal challenges, stress can manifest in various forms and ...

A new study published in the June 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience adds to a body of evidence suggesting stress may accelerate cognitive decline later in life. The study found that aged rats ...

Stress is detrimental to basic thinking processes. In adults suffering from PTSD for example—a disorder characterized by high and dysfunctional levels of stress—a region of the brain that is essential ...

Stress enlarges memory engrams, leading to generalized fear responses in PTSD Blocking endocannabinoid receptors may restore memory specificity Research offers hope for tailored PTSD therapie It has ...

As Christmas draws closer, I reckon I'll need it more and more.