Both acute and chronic stress can cause allostatic overload, or long-term imbalance in
mediators of homeostasis, that results in disruptions in the maternal-placental-fetal …

A growing literature in human social genomics has begun to analyze how everyday life
circumstances influence human gene expression. Social-environmental conditions such as …

Despite numerous advances in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis,
cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Novel and …

There is considerable evidence for the effectiveness of mind–body interventions (MBIs) in
improving mental and physical health, but the molecular mechanisms of these benefits …

Given the limited success of conventional treatments for veterans with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), investigations of alternative approaches are warranted. We examined the …

Background Yoga is a popular mind–body therapy that has demonstrated beneficial effects
on psychological, behavioral, and functional outcomes. However, few studies have …

Background: Current interventions for major depressive disorder (MDD) are suboptimal, and
only one third respond to them on initial treatment. Neuroplasticity theories are the basis for …

Many studies have consistently demonstrated an epigenetic link between environmental
stimuli and physiological as well as cognitive responses. Epigenetic mechanisms represent …

Yoga is an ancient mind–body practice that is increasingly recognized to have health
benefits in a variety of clinical and non-clinical conditions. This systematic review …

Background: Recovery of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) depends on several
physical and psychological factors, besides pharmacological treatment. Co-morbid …