Background Managing stress and having good quality sleep are inter-related factors that are
essential for health, and both factors seem to be affected by physical activity. Although there …

The study of the gut microbiome has increasingly revealed an important role in modulating
brain function and mental health. In this review, we underscore specific pathways and …

The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and its end product cortisol are essential for
an adequate response to stress. Considering the role of stress as a risk factor for psychiatric …

Researchers interested in the neurobiology of the acute stress response in humans require
a valid and reliable acute stressor that can be used under experimental conditions. The Trier …

Sex differences in stress responses can be found at all stages of life and are related to both
the organizational and activational effects of gonadal hormones and to genes on the sex …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial, progressive, neurodegenerative disease
typically characterized by memory loss, personality changes, and a decline in overall …

This study investigated the psychological (perceived restorativeness, subjective vitality,
mood, creativity) and physiological (salivary cortisol concentration) effects of short-term visits …

The human gut harbours trillions of symbiotic bacteria that play a key role in programming
different aspects of host physiology in health and disease. These intestinal microbes are …

The number of resilience conceptualizations in psychology has rapidly grown, which
confuses what resilience actually means. This is problematic, because the conceptualization …

Validated biological and psychological markers of acute stress in humans are an important
tool in translational research. The Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), involving public interview …