Psychological stress is a major risk factor for the development and progression of a number
of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, and major depression. A …

Stress encompasses profound psychological and physiological changes that are observable
on all levels, from cellular mechanisms, humoral changes, and brain activation to subjective …

The immune system is influenced by central nervous system processes that are shaped by
social and psychological factors. Considerations of social factors, intrapersonal processes …

Psychological stress is implicated in the etiology of many common chronic diseases and
mental health disorders. Recent research suggests that inflammation may be a key …

Psychosocial stress is an important precursor of disease and reduced quality of life in
humans. The biological pathways between stress exposure and pathophysiological …

The measurement of inflammation by biomarkers not only documents clinically relevant
infections but also offers an important tool to pin point potentially harmful effects of chronic …

Social interactions play a key role in modulating the impact of stressful experiences. In some
cases, social interactions can result in social buffering, the process in which the presence of …

Stress responses help us navigate our environment and respond appropriately to threats.
Stress systems communicate threats to the entire organism, and as such, also stimulate …

A large body of evidence has emerged linking stressful experiences, particularly from one's
social environment, with psychiatric disorders. However, vast individual differences emerge …

Stress often affects our social lives. When undergoing high-level or persistent stress,
individuals frequently retract from social interactions and become irritable and hostile …