Neurons use built-in ‘backup batteries’ that fuel the brain under stress
July 21, 2025
A new Yale study reveals that neurons store their own sugar reserves that kick in to keep the brain functioning during metabolic stress. A new Yale
A new Yale study reveals that neurons store their own sugar reserves that kick in to keep the brain functioning during metabolic stress. A new Yale
Stress can be a significant and often overlooked threat to health that can impact daily lives. Since April is considered “Stress Awareness Month,” it’s important to
We don’t know about you but we’re feeling overstressed these days. Thinking about the conflicts overseas and civil discord at home can be overwhelming. It’s
‘Prolonged stress … can subtly alter how we perceive the world around us.’ While stress is an unfortunate fact of modern life, scientists are still
Forty-five percent of college students report experiencing chronic stress, or stress above the average level, according to data from The American Institute of Stress. At
Teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the workforce as young adults, and more likely to earn lower pay when they
Neuropsychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder feature inability to adapt behavior for a changing environment. Dr. Matthew Hearing, associate professor of biomedical sciences
Summary: Researchers identified a brain circuit involving the amygdala and hippocampus that predicts resilience to stress in mice. Mice with disrupted neural communication in this circuit
Parents are stressed out, which can deteriorate their mental health and well-being — which in turn can negatively affect children, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek