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Bookmark or Share- How chronic stress is harming our DNAStress leads to neuropeptide Y (NPY), a chemical that triggers the intra-abdominal fat cells to mature and fill up with more fat. Assistant professor Kirstin Aschbacher, PhD, and I examined this in humans and found the suspected pattern. The high-stress caregivers who ate more comfort food had higher NPY and abdominal fat.
- Stress effects on the body - American Psychological Association (APA)Acute stress—stress that is momentary or short-term such as meeting deadlines, being stuck in traffic or suddenly slamming on the brakes to avoid an accident—causes an increase in heart rate and stronger contractions of the heart muscle, with the stress hormones—adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol—acting as messengers for these effects.
- Working out boosts brain health - American Psychological Association (APA)It may seem counterintuitive that exercise, a form of physical stress, can help the body manage general stress levels. But the right kind of stress can actually make the body more resilient. Research shows that while exercise initially spikes the stress response in the body, people experience lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol and ...
- How stress affects your health - American Psychological Association (APA)Relationships can be a source of stress. Research has found that negative, hostile reactions with your spouse cause immediate changes in stress-sensitive hormones, for example. But relationships can also serve as stress buffers. Reach out to family members or close friends and let them know you’re having a tough time.
- Mindfulness meditation: A research-proven way to reduce stressMindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a therapeutic intervention that involves weekly group classes and daily mindfulness exercises to practice at home, over an 8-week period. MBSR teaches people how to increase mindfulness through yoga and meditation.
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