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Health

Cortical Thinning Caused by Chronic Stress Exposure

Chronic stress is more than feeling overwhelmed. It is a state that stays with us for a time and can actually change our brains (McEwen & Morrison, 2018). When we are stressed for months or years, our body continues to

Awareness

Somatic Symptoms of Stress: How Psychological Distress Manifests in the Body

I think stress is something that we usually think happens in our minds. We get thoughts that we feel overwhelmed, or we feel the pressure of having a lot of responsibilities. Our body often feels stress before we even realise it. We

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How Paycheck Calculators Help You Decrease Financial Stress and Anxiety

Millions of American workers are facing financial anxiety because they cannot be sure of the amount they will receive as net income after the Internal Revenue Service and other state tax agencies subtract federal withholding, FICA taxes, and various payroll

Research

Glial Cells and PTSD: How Support Cells in the Brain Might Shape Stress Responses

The research examines how glial cells, often known as the brain’s support cells, play an important role in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traditionally, studies of PTSD have focused mainly on neurons, but this study highlights that glial cells also actively

Education

A Psychological Analysis of Admission-Related Distress 

Konkana is a neet aspirant. Her brother qualified for the exam and is now a 3rd year medical student, and she aims to follow the same path. However, it’s her third attempt, and her scores are not enough to meet

Education

Screen Fatigue and Academic Stress in the Age of Digital Education

In today’s blended education system, students are facing academic responsibilities along with extended screen exposure. Online classes, digital assignments, and recorded classes have made screens an unavoidable part of learning. Technology has improved access to education to the last mile of the

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A Psychological Analysis of Hair Loss: Stress, Anxiety, and Body Image

Amita is a 3-year engineering student. She is dealing with a lot of pressure currently in her life, the grades, focus on self-development, pressure of placements, etc., etc. She has been a strong person in her life and is trying

Research

How Emotional Stress Affects Sleep: Insights from Neuroscience Research

This research investigates the impact of emotional stress on the quality and patterns of sleep in individuals. While it is commonly believed that stress makes it harder to sleep, this study examines how the brain responds to emotional stress and

Research

The Connection Between Emotional Stress, Depression, and Cardiovascular Health

The research explores how emotional stress and depression influence cardiovascular health of a person. While stress and depression are often understood as psychological conditions, the study shows that they also affect physical health, particularly the heart. The findings highlight that

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Too Tired to Care: Why Stress Makes You Neglect Your Skin

Have you ever come back from a long day, got stuck in traffic, had to do your assignment twice because the internet sucked, fumbled in front of class or colleagues, almost spilt a coffee, forgot to call your mom and