Stress, Mental Health | featured news

As if being stressed weren't bad enough, thinking you're stressed might also cause serious problems.

Even though women live longer than men, their brains seem to age faster. The reason? Possibly a more stressful life. As people age, some genes become more active while others become less so. In the brain, these changes can be observed through the transcriptome, a set of RNA molecules that indicate the activity of genes within a population of cells.

Everyone knows stress can cause headaches and sleepless nights. But a new study suggests it can actually shrink your brain.

Had a particularly stressful day at work? Go home and mow your lawn. Scientists have found that a chemical released by freshly cut grass makes people feel content, London's Daily Mail reported.