Topic
Stress research, explained
6 open-access stress studies, each with a flashcard deck and a quiz.
- Measuring Cognitive Control and Flexibility During Stress
A new questionnaire measures how well people can control their thoughts and adapt their coping strategies during stressful situations, which helps predict their risk for depression.
- How social status and stress shape racial cognitive gaps
Lower socioeconomic status and higher stress explain some of the cognitive differences seen between Black and White young adults, but these pathways differ for Hispanic young adults.
- Does mindfulness training help police officers manage stress and health?
Tailored mindfulness training significantly reduced mental distress and improved sleep in police officers, although most physiological measures of stress remained unchanged.
- Does mindfulness training reduce students' physical stress markers?
An 8-week student mindfulness program successfully reduced physiological stress by lowering pulse wave variability, while standard heart rate metrics remained unchanged.
- How Sleep Loss and Combat Stress Affect Soldier Cognition
Overnight sleep deprivation impairs basic alertness and attention, whereas acute combat stress slows overall decision-making speed but preserves accuracy.
- Can Brain and Nerve Stimulation Ease Stress and Improve Sleep?
Both non-invasive brain stimulation and ear-based nerve stimulation can significantly reduce chronic stress and improve sleep quality over time.