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an athletic man wearing shorts and a tank top kneels on a running track as if exhausted What causes people to 'choke' under pressure? ByAnna Gora, Christoph Schwaiger last updated 26 September 24 People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?

photo of a man rock climbing with mountains pictured in the background Resilience is a skill that can be cultivated, a psychologist explains ByRachel Goldsmith Turow published 16 January 24 Resilience is not a static quality but rather a set of skills that can be developed over time.

close up on a young woman's hands as she's holding a phone with its screen away from the camera Tinnitus often causes distress. A new app could help. ByRebecca Sohn published 15 January 24 A new app could help make behavioral therapies aimed at easing distress from tinnitus more accessible, a small study suggests.

Illustration of a cell being surrounded by free radicals to demonstrate oxidative stress What is oxidative stress? ByRebecca Sohn published 6 March 23 Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability to counteract them.

illustration of the gap between two neurons, with glowing spheres (representing neurotransmitters) passing between the cells Psychedelics may treat depression by invading brain cells ByNicoletta Lanese published 3 March 23 A study suggests that psychedelics can access receptors inside cells that standard antidepressants usually can't affect.

woman inspecting grey heads along her hairline Can stress turn hair gray? ByDonavyn Coffey published 27 February 23 Science suggests the answer is "yes".

woman wearing a pink dressing gown, holding a hairbrush with clumps of dark hair Can stress cause hair loss? ByJoanne Lewsley published 22 February 23 Chronic stress may lead to hair loss, research suggests. But it is often reversible.

image depicts a stressed asian couple looking at pieces of paper and a laptop Can you 'catch' stress from other people? ByJoe Phelan published 20 February 23 Stress can be contagious, according to research. But there may be ways to prevent it.

man working in a hospital looking stressed What causes mood swings? ByLouise Bond published 13 February 23 What makes people experience dramatic shifts in their moods?

anxious young woman sat on her sofa How anxiety affects the body: 5 physical symptoms, according to science ByAnna Gora published 8 February 23 From tension headaches to digestive issues, here’s how anxiety affects the body.

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