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However, if stress becomes chronic, elevated cortisol levels can lead to fatigue, sleep problems, weight gain and other health issues. For me, this response kicks in during intense moments in ...

Beyond being an issue for human resources, there are rising concerns that change fatigue could erode productivity and ...

Studies have shown that birding can reduce stress levels, increase concentration, and even boost your mood. The quiet observation of birds in their natural habitat provides a calming effect that ...

Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach. It allows your body to use glucose for energy. Glucose is a type of sugar found in many carbohydrates. The body ...

The Plum School Board moved forward with an extensive renovation and addition process at two district schools during a special meeting Wednesday night. The board heard a presentation from Robinson ...

April 14, 2025 • Did you know there's an insect that can fling its pee 40 times faster than a cheetah accelerates? We did — thanks to a comic from the Bhamla Lab at the Georgia Institute of ...

Lower Burrell is scrapping plans to allow alcohol at city park events — at least for now. The proposal, according to City Manager Greg Primm, would have required alcohol vendors to be state ...

Rather than molecularly grouping VTA neurons, the authors functionally parse two neuronal ensembles (reward/stress), and show their indispensability for approach/avoidance behavior.