Loneliness and social isolation leave biological traces that are linked to heart attacks, diseases such as diabetes, and ...

It’s one of the first things parents and teachers tell a child who gets upset: “Take a deep breath.” But research into the effect of deep breathing on the body’s stress response has overwhelmingly ...

For the first time, scientists have found a distinct biological source of "Monday dread" that's independent of work status and not seen in any other days of the week. What's more, for some people, ...

A new study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that people who drank less than one-and-a-half litres ...

Heat stress places considerable demands on the human body, compelling profound adjustments in thermoregulatory, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular functions. The onset of hyperthermia during exercise ...

Each of us has been given a profound gift – life. The meaning of life has been the focus of endless philosophical discussions ranging from life having no meaning to being connected to each other and ...

Scientists show dehydration increases stress-related cortisol levels in both men and women, suggesting water intake plays key ...

Melissa Fleur Afshar is a Newsweek reporter based in London, United Kingdom. Her current focus is on trending life stories and human-interest features on a variety of topics ranging from relationships ...