More and more people are feeling stressed and anxious in recent years, according to research published by the American Psychiatric Association. There are many reasons for these heightened levels, from ...

The way stress manifests is very much bodily, centred around hormones such as cortisol and their effect on us. But this process is triggered by the brain (notably the amygdala and the hypothalamus) ...

Although most people associate stress with mental health, it can also cause a wide range of physical symptoms. These include stomach pain, headaches, skin changes, and more. Occasional bouts of stress ...

This is part one of our four-part series of stories exploring stress, the nuances that come with the psychological and physiological response and its relationship with running. Read part two here. Too ...

However, too much stress without the appropriate tools and awareness can become the very thing that derails your growth and development. Stress is a tricky entity, with multiple identities that can ...

A short burst of stress—like the jolt of energy you feel when the car ahead of you jams on the brakes—can be helpful. It’s ...

Allostatic load refers to the cumulative effects of stress on the body over time. The concept comes from a scientific theory on how stress affects physical health. According to the theory, high or ...