But, just a few hours later, she was told after an MRI scan that she had a 6cm tumor the size of a tennis ball on the left temporal lobe of her brain. “I went into hospital at 8:30 a.m. and at 3 ...

Our bodies are made up of interconnected systems controlled by the brain. These systems each have their own responses to stress.The brain sends signals to the adrenal glands (adrenal medulla and ...

Neuroscientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla have identified a brain pathway that instantly deflates anxiety. The new study, which published earlier this week in the ...

Weaker grip strength may be linked to diabetes and a higher risk of cognitive decline, dementia, heart failure and stroke. An easy tennis ball test can gauge grip strength.

Chronic stress is linked to prolonged cortisol exposure, which can hinder the hippocampus’s ability to generate new brain cells. As a result, memory functions suffer, and cognitive performance ...

Here’s how having a healthy gut can improve your body’s reaction to stress and anxiety. ... Stress and your second brain. August 1, 2024 at 9:41 AM. Copied; ...

Stress can affect the brain and body, particularly if it becomes the norm for long periods of time. But we can ease stress in our lives and feel better. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Research has long shown that exercise reduces heart disease risk, but a new study finds the connection between the two may be a decrease in the brain’s stress signals.