In mice, stress altered the way that the brain packaged memories, resulting in an unnecessary fear response — but drugs were ...

How does nerve cell communication go awry in anxiety? Researchers and clinicians once focused on the role of neurotransmitters in anxiety and its close cousin depression. Over the past 25 years ...

Understanding how human neurons cope with the energy demands of a large, active brain could open up new avenues for treating ...

Epinephrine is adrenaline. It most often acts as a hormone released from the adrenal glands in response to stress. It has a smaller role as a neurotransmitter. During the fight-or-flight response, ...

Common paced breathing exercises for stress and anxiety relief include ... as sunlight stimulates the secretion of mood-boosting neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, adds Farina.

Lemongrass, a tropical plant with a refreshing citrus scent, has a long history of use in cooking and herbal medicine. In ...