That's especially true for people with high blood pressure. Many over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers can push your blood pressure higher. That can be dangerous. Since high blood pressure has no ...

"Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress and plays a key role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, blood sugar levels and even sleep-wake cycles," said Avery ...

A front to the north will create a lot of wind shear, which will work against the system’s strengthening. There is still a chance the area will start to spin up in the Gulf over the weekend ...

The link between stress and psychopathology is an old, established finding in psychology. The mechanisms underlying this link, however, are not as clear. Early theories advanced a "stress exposure ...

"The serious health risk of blood-borne infections has been exacerbated by the rapidly increasing ... The research is the first to demonstrate that incremental changes in fluid shear forces alter ...

Background: The relationship of systolic blood pressure variability (SBPV) with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains controversial. We aimed to explore the roles of SBPV in predicting AD incidence and to ...

When you’re stressed, your body releases ‘stress hormones’, such as adrenaline and cortisol. They affect different functions, like the flow of blood to your skin. A common sign of stress is skin ...

People with diabetes may experience changes in mood due to blood sugar levels, stress, or a mental health condition. Diabetes affects more than just your blood sugar. Living with this condition ...

burnout and many considering quitting their jobs. A new study out today shows alarming levels of stress and burnout among managers, with many considering quitting their jobs. A second new study ...

The study showed a single 20-second session of self-compassionate touch significantly reduced stress, increased kindness to the participant and improved mental well-being. The effects on mental ...