Tag: cortisol
Beauty sleep isn’t a myth – a sleep medicine expert explains...
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh
Have you ever woken up after a night of poor sleep, glanced in the...
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for...
Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University
As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on...
Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do...
Rosie Shrout, Purdue University
With the flurry of shopping, spending money and traveling to see family, stress can feel...
The neuroscience behind why your brain may need time to adjust...
Kareem Clark, Virginia Tech
With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it’s finally time for those...
Chronic pain after trauma may depend on what stress gene variation...
Sarah Linnstaedt, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Unfortunately, almost every individual in the world will experience at least one traumatic event, such as...
What is it about yawning?
Christine Calder, Mississippi State University
You know the feeling. It’s impossible to resist. You just need to yawn.
A yawn consists of an extended gaping of...
Why Mister Rogers’ message of love and kindness is good for...
Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
The release of the Mister Rogers documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” calls to mind the essential message of Rogers’ long-running...
How a thrill-seeking personality helps Olympic athletes
Kenneth Carter, Emory University
One of the main draws of the Winter Olympics is the opportunity to witness some of the most exciting and nail-biting...
EXPLORING NATURE
How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple –...
Shelley Mitchell, Oklahoma State University
Pecans, America’s only native major nut, have a storied history in the United States....
