Our minds have a tendency to latch onto negative experiences more strongly than positive ones. While occasional negative ...

A recurring theme here at the Stress on the Brain blog is that stress is not as bad as we think it is. This post continues with this theme by focusing on the sometimes-beneficial effects of stress on ...

Stress is the brain’s natural response to fear, but it often disrupts memory in the process, potentially impacting the possibility of memory loss. When preparing for a big presentation or taking a ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. If you’ve been extra forgetful lately ...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an almost unavoidable companion for many. From looming deadlines at work to personal challenges, stress can manifest in various forms and ...

A new study found that people with higher levels of stress were nearly 40% more likely to struggle with memory and thinking clearly. As a result, researchers say older adults should be screened for ...

Stress is an inevitable part of life, and something that we all grapple with on a regular basis. And while some stress can be beneficial for performance and motivation at times, chronic and negative ...

Listen up, gen-Xers and millennials, and, well, everybody who has a brain. If you live a high-stress life, you could have memory loss and brain shrinkage before you turn 50, according to a study ...

University of Sheffield provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this ...