Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. In life, motivation can be the ...

Discover how stress science explains the long-term cortisol effects on the brain and body, and what mental health biology reveals about managing chronic stress naturally.

Stress has long been a part of modern life, but recent research suggests concerns about stress are growing. A 2024 study published in the journal BMC Public Health noted that ...

Researchers say the study provides insight into how early biological stress shapes addictive behaviors and identifies a ...

BENGALURU: Stress can cause neurons in our brains to activate and suppress the sensation of itching, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The team ...

Young people are less satisfied with their lives when they are stressed. Physical activity can counter this by helping to relieve stress. Researchers from the University of Basel found that intrinsic ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have mapped a neural circuit in the brain involved in the complex relationship between itch and stress. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, ...

IISc researchers unveil a brain circuit that suppresses itch during stress, advancing understanding of its neural mechanisms and potential treatments.

Introduction Motivated health workers are pivotal in providing adequate health services. This study aims to understand what motivates and demotivates maternal health workers. We do so in Somalia, an ...