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Toxic stress is a child’s bodily response to serious and lasting stress without proper support. This can have long-lasting effects on both the body and brain. Stress is a typical part of life and can ...

Nostalgia Meets Neuroscience The popular image of the 1960s and 70s childhood is one of free-range freedom: wood-paneled ...

No one gets a free pass when it comes to stress. We all experience it, and though chronic stress can take its toll on our health, there are situations when stress can be beneficial. Ever felt clammy ...

Feeling constantly overwhelmed, even after the stressor is gone? You might be skipping a crucial step that your body needs to recover. Psychologist Megan Call, PhD, explains the three stages of the ...

Stress triggers histamine release, which can cause itching, redness, and hives in some people. Can over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines provide relief? Histamine is a key chemical involved in ...

Kids living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods showed weaker brain responses to both winning and losing. These “blunted” responses appeared only in children whose parents had a history of major ...

Toxic stress can occur when a child experiences severe and prolonged stress without enough support. This can lead to long-term health effects and can negatively affect their development. Stress is the ...