by Sue Robbins | Nov 6, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Harlow Robinson, was referred to a “stress management” physician to help him handle the demands of chairing the history department at Northeastern University in Boston. The breathing exercises he has since learned allow him to take a few minutes during the...
by Sue Robbins | Oct 1, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Why do we do it? Stress tends to make most of us eat more. We’re tempted everywhere we go with images of food. And, okay for the moment it can taste really good! Scientists are starting to understand how stress-related junk-food craving works. Stress can...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 8, 2013 | Headache Drugs
A new study with mice may explain why we feel anxious when we’re under stress. Researchers found that when mice were exposed to prolonged stress, immune cells called monocytes were “called up” to the brain. Study researcher John Sheridan, professor...
by Sue Robbins | May 24, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Can antidepressants help some people with heart disease better deal with stress? Researchers at Duke University studied people with heart disease and how they reacted when faced with challenging social and mental tests. Participants who were taking an antidepressant...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 7, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Walking! It’s good for your heart and brain, and can be done just about anywhere. It’s also a great way to shake off stress from the day. If your walk takes you through green spaces, it’s possible that your brain can shift into a calmer state. A UK...
