Modern comforts promise ease, yet a growing body of research suggests our bodies are still tuned for a very different world. Instead of thriving, many of us are developing chronic illnesses, fertility ...

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 ...

Researchers aim to develop a swallowable smart pill that temporarily operates in the gut to gently adjust nerve activity linked to stress.

Feeling constantly overwhelmed, even after the stressor is gone? You might be skipping a crucial step that your body needs to recover. Psychologist Megan Call, PhD, explains the three stages of the ...

For years, when I told people I studied stress and trauma, I often received the same surprised reaction: “That must be so intense.” Sometimes followed by, “Do you work in crisis zones?” But while ...

Discover 100 weird facts about the human body and mind that will blow your mind! Uncover bizarre truths about your brain, ...

Dr. Krys Strand is teaching her students at Concordia College something most people never think about — the toll space travel takes on the human body and brain.