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Illustration of a cell being surrounded by free radicals to demonstrate oxidative stress

What is oxidative stress?

By Rebecca Sohn published

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability to counteract them.

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woman inspecting grey heads along her hairline

Can stress turn hair gray?

By Donavyn Coffey published

Science suggests the answer is "yes".

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woman wearing a pink dressing gown, holding a hairbrush with clumps of dark hair

Can stress cause hair loss?

By Joanne Lewsley published

Chronic stress may lead to hair loss, research suggests. But it is often reversible.

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Can you 'catch' stress from other people?

By Joe Phelan published

Stress can be contagious, according to research. But there may be ways to prevent it.

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man working in a hospital looking stressed

What causes mood swings?

By Louise Bond published

What makes people experience dramatic shifts in their moods?

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young woman with dyed blonde hair and a bright red shirt sits in front of a laptop; her eyes are closed and her fingers are crossed, as if she's making a wish. In one hand, she holds a cell phone.

Is 'lucky girl syndrome' trending on TikTok just old-school magical thinking?

By Lou Mudge published

The "lucky girl syndrome" trend may be another foray into the realm of magical thinking.

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anxious young woman sat on her sofa

How anxiety affects the body: 5 physical symptoms, according to science

By Anna Gora published

From tension headaches to digestive issues, here’s how anxiety affects the body.

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Shot of a young female doctor looking tired while working in a busy hospital

What is burnout?

By Joe Phelan published

Burnout is an “occupational phenomenon” that can occur when a person experiences long-term stress at work.

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woman lying on her bed on her phone looking upset

Why does heartbreak hurt so much? Science has the answer

By Lou Mudge published

Research explains why the pain of heartbreak isn't just in the mind.

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young child sits at a dining table surrounded by adults who laugh and clap for her as she blows out birthday candles on a cake.

What is the key to happiness? We look at the science behind it.

By Anna Gora published

From social connection to physical activity, is science any closer to finding the key to happiness?

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