New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of ...

Our experience and expression of emotions result from changes in our physiological states, often felt as sensations in our bodies. We may, or may not, notice shifts in our heart rate, breathing ...

The human stress response represents a sophisticated biological system designed to help individuals survive immediate threats through rapid physiological changes that enhance performance and ...

Higher ambient temperatures significantly amplify physiological stress reactivity, affecting the HPA axis and autonomic nervous system activity. Physiological stress markers increased at warmer ...

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Share on Pinterest The human body experiences major changes at two specific times, research shows. RZCREATIVE/Stocksy As we age, the body undergoes a number of changes, both externally that you can ...