Obesity: the stress hormone may be the cause of diabetes
Stress hormones are the main factor in diabetes linked to obesity, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have ...
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The intestinal microbiota, a key to better managing stress?
Researchers have highlighted the role of the intestinal microbiota in regulating our response to stress associated with our circadian rhythms. ...
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Phones: social networks and games increase parental stress
Increased parental stress has been linked to greater use of social media and games available on our phones. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Stress: what are its effects on sperm quality?
Sperm quality may be better three months after a period of stress, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL According ...
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How stress can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes
In case of stress, a mechanism is triggered in the liver: it causes the production of glucose. This increase in ...
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Stress at work: hope more effective than mindfulness
When you are going through a period of stress, especially at work, it is better to look to the future ...
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Back to school: the harmful effects of parental stress
Parental stress has become a major public health issue, warns an American doctor, who calls for a rethink of the ...
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The Benefits of a Short Nap: A Simple Remedy for Daily Well-Being
Accumulated fatigue and stress can have deleterious effects on our physical and mental health. However, a simple and effective solution ...
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Stress and inflammatory bowel disease: an undeniable link
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are often associated with unpredictable inflammatory flare-ups. While the ...
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Breathing, our ally against stress: a practical guide
There are simple and effective tools to manage stress: breathing techniques. In just a few minutes a day, it is ...
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Pregnancy: Probiotics are good for mother and baby
Taking probiotics during pregnancy may reduce the harmful effects of prenatal stress on both mother and baby, a new study ...
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Heart and pregnancy: taking care of yourself
The heart is put under extra strain during pregnancy. Blood volume increases, the heart works harder to pump the extra ...
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Mental health: This diet helps you feel less stressed
American researchers compared the impact of Mediterranean and Western diets on the perception of stress. THE ESSENTIAL Following the Mediterranean ...
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What if your stress was impacting your dog’s behavior?
The smell of human stress affects dogs' emotions and causes them to make more pessimistic choices. THE ESSENTIAL In one ...
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Focus, stress: Skateboarding is good for young women’s mental health
While current Olympic women's skateboarding competitions are dominated by teenage girls, a new study shows that the discipline improves young ...
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Sport as an anti-stress and anti-anxiety agent
Exercise is a natural and effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, hormones ...
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How to approach the last days before the wedding calmly?
Weddings, often seen as the happiest day of one's life, can also be an intense source of stress. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Sex protects moms from daily stress
While stress has many negative health effects, moms who have regular sex are more likely to avoid this pitfall. THE ...
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Dementia: How stress affects our cognitive reserve
Researchers have found that physiological stress attenuates the benefits of cognitive reserve on our risk of brain decline. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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How does stress make dry eyes worse?
Stress makes dry eye problems worse. THE ESSENTIAL Stress worsens dry eye by increasing inflammation levels, which can exacerbate symptoms. ...
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Rage ritual: a new way to express your stress and feelings
On social media, many videos show women in the forest screaming and hitting the ground, a new trend called Rage ...
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Stress, anxiety: eating Mediterranean reduces symptoms
The Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety in people over 60, according to a new study. THE ...
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Stress in adolescence could reduce fertility in adulthood
When it manifests itself repeatedly during adolescence, stress could reduce the chances of having a child later. THE ESSENTIAL In ...
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Misophonia: people affected are more stressed than average
People who suffer from misophonia experience more stress on a daily basis. THE ESSENTIAL Misophonia is an intense, irrational aversion ...
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Postpartum depression: stress during adolescence increases the risk
Experiencing stress during adolescence increases the risk of suffering from postpartum depression, according to American research. THE ESSENTIAL A study, ...
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Professional stress: video games can help you decompress
Used in the right conditions, video games can help relieve the anxiety generated by work. THE ESSENTIAL More than half ...
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How sport protects us from cardiovascular diseases
Physical exercise prevents the risk of cardiovascular disease by inhibiting brain activity linked to stress, according to a study carried ...
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Stress: friends help fight food urges
Many people binge on food following a bout of stress. Being well surrounded would help avoid this bad health habit. ...
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Couple: not feeling supported by your partner increases stress
Having the feeling that your partner does not support you in your daily life increases your stress level. The feeling ...
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Post-traumatic syndrome: scientists have discovered a “fear switch”
Researchers have discovered how stress turns into fear in the brain in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a method to ...
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