Forgetfulness, brain fog, and difficulty in concentrating are all-too-familiar complaints in today's hectic life. Though these symptoms are most typically blamed on aging, lack of sleep, or ...

In a recent study published in the journal Behavioral Sciences, researchers examined the memory scores and electroencephalogram (EEG) profiles of students to understand exam-induced stress and anxiety ...

Stress is the brain’s natural response to fear, but it often disrupts memory in the process, potentially impacting the possibility of memory loss. When preparing for a big presentation or taking a ...

Here’s what cortisol is, why it matters, what happens when it stays too high and what actually helps bring things back into ...

Feeling wired but tired? Gaining weight around your middle no matter what you do? Lying awake at 3 a.m. with your mind racing ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It helps regulate the body’s response to stress and affects many systems, from metabolism to immune function. While short bursts of ...

Summary: A developmental neurobiology breakthrough uncovered a previously unmapped molecular pathway that regulates brain ...

Does too-high cortisol cause sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, or is high cortisol a result of those sleep disorders? The answer is complex, and one that scientists are still reaching ...