Severe stress is among the most robust risk factors for the development of psychiatric
disorders. Imaging studies indicate that life stress is integral to shaping the human brain …

Since the hippocampus is predominantly susceptible to injuries caused by COVID-19, there
are increasing data indicating the likelihood of post-infection memory loss and quickening …

Background Previous studies have demonstrated structural and functional changes of the
hippocampus in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). However, no studies have …

Background: Physiological responses to stress disturb internal homeostasis, leading to
serious health consequences. Medical students experience high stress levels that should be …

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown, concerns about the impact of loneliness and
reduced social interactions on mental health have arisen. This study explored the …

The hippocampus has long been considered a pivotal region implicated in both stress
susceptibility and resilience. A wealth of evidence from animal and human studies …

Adverse cognitive and behavioral conditions and psychiatric disorders are considered a
critical and unmitigated risk during future long-duration space missions (LDSM). Monitoring …

Purpose Depressive disorder is a mental health disorder with complicated etiopathogenesis.
Environmental stress and neurodevelopment combined with other factors contribute to the …

The malleability of the adult brain to adapt in response to experience (termed
neuroplasticity) is well documented. However, the capacity in which the aging trajectory and …

Endocrine and metabolic changes that typically accompany aging on Earth have been
consistently observed in space. Support for the role of gravity in aging has mostly come from …