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Published New research identifies cells linking chronic psychological stress to inflammatory bowel disease
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source For the first time, cells involved with the communication between stress responses in the brain and inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract have been identified in animal models. Glial cells, which support neurons, communicate stress signals from the central nervous system (CNS) to the semi-autonomous nervous system within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, called the enteric nervous system (ENS). These psychological stress signals can cause inflammation and exacerbate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Published How chronic stress drives the brain to crave comfort food
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Stress can override natural satiety cues to drive more food intake and boost cravings for sweets.
Published Anti-depressant agent KNT-127 reduces stress as well as depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Depression is a condition affecting millions across the globe. However, efficient drugs with minimal adverse effects are scarce. Now, researchers have reported how KNT-127, a delta opioid receptor agonist, quickly and efficiently reduces classic parameters of depression in a mouse model. This anti-depressant agent exhibits the dual nature of being a stress reliever and an anti-depressant and could broaden the potential of existing treatments.
Published Sleep phase can reduce anxiety in people with PTSD
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Published Stress increases Alzheimer's risk in female mice but not males
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Stress causes the levels of Alzheimer's proteins to rise in females' brains but not males' brains, according to a new study. This difference may contribute to women's greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Published Impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New research examines the impact that maternal stress during pregnancy has on the neuro-development of babies.
Published Detecting stress in the office from how people type and click
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have developed a model that detects workplace stress just by how people type and move their computer mouse. This might enable employees to prevent chronic stress early on.
Published Teachers who struggle to cope with stress report far lower job satisfaction
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source As teacher shortages continue to worsen across the United States, a new study gives insight into why so many stressed and burnt-out teachers are leaving the profession. The study found teachers who struggle to cope with the stress of their job report far lower job satisfaction compared to teachers who find ways to manage the pressure.
Published Study examines how social rank affects response to stress
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Scientists say their study could shed light on stress-related mental illnesses but that more research is needed.
Published Boosting the body's anti-viral immune response may eliminate aging cells
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Aging cells express a protein that is produced by human cytomegalovirus and is targeted by certain immune cells in the body. Harnessing the immune response to this protein could have multiple health benefits during aging.
Published Scientists see anti-aging potential in an invasive weed
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant, according to new research.
Published Positive experiences in close relationships are associated with better physical health, new research suggests
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Social relationships influence physical health, but questions remain about the nature of this connection. New research suggests that the way you feel about your close relationships may be affecting the way your body functions.
Published Study finds worrying about election stress can harm your health -- and what you can do about it
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New research finds that simply anticipating stress related to political elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, the study also finds there is something people can do to mitigate those negative health effects.
Published Lending a paw for defense veterans: 'Clear evidence' that assistance dogs help improve mental health
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study focused on defense veterans' mental health has found strong evidence that assistance dogs used in conjunction with traditional therapies provide the most effective treatment outcomes.
Published When chronic stress activates these neurons, behavioral problems like loss of pleasure, depression result
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source It's clear that chronic stress can impact our behavior, leading to problems like depression, reduced interest in things that previously brought us pleasure, even PTSD.
Published Simple laser treatments may help prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source In a study of patients with a history of facial keratinocyte carcinoma, 20.9% of those treated with nonablative fractional lasers experienced a subsequent keratinocyte carcinoma, compared with 40.4% of patients who did not receive laser treatment.
Published In cells, UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause mutations
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The ultraviolet nail polish drying devices used to cure gel manicures may pose more of a public health concern than previously thought. Researchers studied these ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting devices, and found that their use leads to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells.
Published Support from others in stressful times can ease impact of genetic depression risk, study suggests
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Reaching out to support a person when they're under stress is always a good idea. But a new study suggests that support could be especially important for someone whose genetic makeup makes them more likely to develop depression. The study shows the importance of social support in buffering the risk of developing depression symptoms in general, using data from two very different groups of people under stress: new doctors in the most intense year of training, and older adults whose spouses recently died.
Published Scars mended using transplanted hair follicles
(via sciencedaily.com) Researchers have found that hair follicle transplants can promote scar rejuvenation by altering their architecture and genetic makeup.
Published Measuring the stress of moving house
(via sciencedaily.com) Moving is considered stressful, but just how stressful is it? Researchers have developed an original method of investigation.