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Brain cells that control anxiety and stress-related mental disorders identified
Advances in microscopic imaging have led to the exciting discovery of a small group of brain cells that control stress-induced responses.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022


Need to chill? Smartwatch accurately measures your stress level in real-time
Cortisol is well-suited for measurement in wearable devices, because its concentration levels in sweat are similar to its circulating levels
Joseph Shavit
Feb 10, 2022


Scienctists discover that stress induced grey hair is reversible
While it may seem intuitive that stress can accelerate graying, the researchers were surprised to discover that hair color can be restored.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 8, 2022


Does stress make you age faster? Yale researchers have the answer
How much does chronic stress accelerate your biological clock and are there ways to slow it down and extend a healthy lifespan?
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021


Meditation shown to reduce hair loss, according to new study
A new study finds that mental training reduces the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol in hair.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 13, 2021


Stress isn’t always bad. Here’s how to harness it
Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 18, 2021


According to new research, stress induced grey hair is reversible
While it may seem intuitive that stress can accelerate graying, the researchers were surprised to discover that hair color can be restored.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021
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