The intricate relationship between stress and cognitive health continues to captivate researchers, as new evidence emerges about its profound impact on dementia risk. Recent studies reveal that ...

Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain ...

Amy Knight, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurology, discusses why and how chronic stress can affect one’s brain and overall health. What is ...

Your brain is remarkably resilient. When faced with overwhelming stress, it deploys sophisticated defense mechanisms that buffer you from the full emotional impact of difficult experiences. These ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. As we spotlight National Stress Awareness in April, it’s ...

Have you ever stared blankly at a screen, forgotten simple tasks, or struggled to articulate your thoughts during a meeting? These moments of mental lapse might seem harmless at first, but when they ...

A new study published in PNAS offers evidence that certain brain cells involved in regulating stress do not simply respond to threats, but operate on a repeating internal rhythm—roughly once every ...

From depression to post-traumatic stress disorder, psychedelic drugs combined with therapy might ease symptoms. Once a counterculture outcast, these drugs are undergoing a renaissance in medicine for ...

As a founder navigating the fast-paced worlds of cybersecurity, product development and digital growth, I’ve seen firsthand how constant cognitive overload affects performance—not just for me, but for ...

Less stress and better sleep? One brain-boosting supplement promises to deliver all that and more in pill form. Found in everyday foods like spinach, almonds, black beans, and avocados, our bodies ...