Report: Stress will drive a quarter of cyber defenders out the door

There are too few cybersecurity experts to fill jobs, but a new study sees the crunch increasing through 2025 as cybersecurity experts head for the hills.
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Aircraft noise increases risk and worsens outcomes of heart attack

Cardiovascular disease is common worldwide, and the list of risk factors contributing to the condition is well known. According to a new study, aircraft noise should be added as a factor contributing to heart attacks and worsening outcomes.Continue Rea… Continue reading Aircraft noise increases risk and worsens outcomes of heart attack

Arm-stroking wearable found to reduce perceived stress and anxiety

Although there are things we can do to reduce feelings of stress, most involve temporarily stopping what we’re doing – which isn’t always possible. A new study, however, suggests that the automated brushing of hairy skin is an effective form of passive… Continue reading Arm-stroking wearable found to reduce perceived stress and anxiety

Wearable tech found to boost real-world treatment of PTSD

When someone is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychiatrists will sometimes have them actually place themselves in stress-triggering environments. An experimental wearable system has now been shown to make such treatment much mor… Continue reading Wearable tech found to boost real-world treatment of PTSD

Palm-worn e-tattoo sensor monitors stress on the sly

While most of us have a pretty good sense of when we’re getting too stressed, people with certain mental health issues may benefit from being made aware of the situation, so they can take the appropriate action. A new palm-worn electronic tattoo could … Continue reading Palm-worn e-tattoo sensor monitors stress on the sly

How taking an anti-inflammatory drug after a trauma may prevent PTSD

Striking new research proposes taking a common anti-inflammatory drug soon after experiencing a traumatic event could help people forget upsetting memories and reduce their risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading How taking an anti-inflammatory drug after a trauma may prevent PTSD

Study demonstrates dogs can detect the smell of human stress

Having been domesticated many thousands of years ago, dogs have evolved to become highly attuned to human behavior, but a study has taken this concept into new terrain. The authors conducted experiments to explore whether canines can detect increasing … Continue reading Study demonstrates dogs can detect the smell of human stress

Landmark study finds causal link between nature walks and stress reduction

We all know a good, long walk in nature can be relaxing, but a landmark new study from researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development offers some of the first causal evidence to show exactly how a one-hour walk in the forest reduces acti… Continue reading Landmark study finds causal link between nature walks and stress reduction