Researchers interested in the neurobiology of the acute stress response in humans require
a valid and reliable acute stressor that can be used under experimental conditions. The Trier …

Validated biological and psychological markers of acute stress in humans are an important
tool in translational research. The Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), involving public interview …

Although it is well established that exposure to nearby nature can help reduce stress in
individuals, the shape of the dose–response curve is entirely unclear. To establish this dose …

The interaction of physical and mental vulnerability and environmental constraints is thought
to foster the development of psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD) …

Most stress experiences are accompanied by physiological and psychological responses.
Laboratory stressors such as the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) induce reliable stress …

Food insecurity has been associated with diverse developmental consequences for US
children primarily from cross-sectional studies. We used longitudinal data to investigate how …

Whether one is male or female is one of the most important determinants of human health.
While males are more susceptible to cardiovascular and infectious disease, they are …

Objectives Many studies have found that natural environments benefit human health and
wellbeing, but few have measured restorativeness of specific landscape components …

Psychological stress is an ubiquitous challenge across human cultures affecting mental and
physical health. Recent evidence indicates that performance tasks combining elements of …

It is widely assumed that experiences of awe transform the meaning of daily stresses. Across
six studies we tested whether and how the experience of awe is associated with reduced …