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If cortisol stays elevated consistently, the blood-sugar spike it sets off can lead to weight gain around the midsection. It can also keep you up at night; people with persistently higher cortisol ...

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Cybersecurity vendors say artificial intelligence will become essential for defending against hackers, and for their businesses, as several key companies posted mostly decent financial results ...

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Anxiety and stress have been continually elevated among American adults over the past decade and may even be spiking higher in 2025, with political unrest and the potential instability of ...

In the Jordanian desert, Syrian families displaced by war huddle atop stacks of boxes like stalwart islands in a dry and unforgiving landscape. Photographer Nick Brandt captures children, siblings, ...

Short-term (acute) stress is a normal part of life and can help you prepare for a challenge and respond to a dangerous situation. However, long-term (chronic) stress can lead to physical and mental ...