Core executive functions such as working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility are
integral to daily life. A growing body of research has suggested that acute stress may impair …

A growing body of research has indicated that acute stress can critically impact memory.
However, there are a number of inconsistencies in the literature, and important questions …

Since its development in 1993, the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) has been used widely as
a psychosocial stress paradigm to activate the sympathetic nervous system and …

Salivary bioscience technologies such as electrophoresis are widely applied for diagnosing
systemic health status. Diagnosis using a saliva sample has emerged as a preferred …

Stress resilience is the phenomenon that some people maintain their mental health despite
exposure to adversity or show only temporary impairments followed by quick recovery …

Men and women partially differ in how they respond to stress and how stress in return affects
their cognition and emotion. The influence of hormonal contraceptives (HCs) on this …

Social and medical problems associated with stress are increasing globally and seriously
affect mental health and well-being. However, an effective stress-level monitoring method is …

Background Physical and psychological stress alter gut-brain axis activity, potentially
causing intestinal barrier dysfunction that may, in turn, induce cognitive and mood …

Stress has long been associated with substance misuse and substance use disorders
(SUDs). The past two decades have seen a surge in research aimed at understanding the …

Stress influences numerous psychological and physiological processes, and its effects have
practical implications in a variety of professions and real-world activities. However, few …