This is part four of our four-part series of stories exploring stress, the nuances that come with the psychological and physiological response, and its relationship with running. Luckily, exercising ...

Physical activity can relieve stress and may also improve anxiety and depression symptoms. Experts think it does this by both promoting resilience and giving a person a break from their stress, ...

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Stress has become an annoying ally in our busy lives. Whether it's job responsibilities such as tight deadlines, or family concerns, there's always something to make life stressful. While relaxation ...

In an era where anxiety levels soar nationwide, Americans increasingly turn to movement as medicine. The connection between physical activity and mental wellness has never been more crucial, as recent ...

These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies proliferate on social media. The 24/7 news cycle constantly blares distressing news, ...

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The way stress manifests is very much bodily, centred around hormones such as cortisol and their effect on us. But this process is triggered by the brain (notably the amygdala and the hypothalamus) ...

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents hypertension (high blood pressure) by restoring STAT3 levels in the ...

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. You know that exercise does your body good, but you’re ...