How Stress Messes With Your Gut
Inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups can be traced to mental stress.....»»
Adding foliage to your chicken habitat may help increase growth and reduce infection, study finds
A recent study from Oregon State University's veterinary college found that planting hedgerows in pasture-raised chicken farms may reduce heat stress to help certain chicken breeds grow faster and increase their immune response to better enable them.....»»
Fitbit Premium’s new Calm integration promises to help cut stress, improve sleep
Fitbit brings new features to Premium subscribers including the Calm app, snore detection, and stress tracking......»»
Imedtac"s Care Recipient Monitor system raises remote care efficiency
As highlighted by the United Nations in 2019, there is a growing proportion of the elderly population across the world, especially in urbanized countries. This rapid increase of the elderly population exerts great stress on the existing manpower-base.....»»
Self-awareness is key to helping kids cope with back-to-school stress
Kids anxious about heading back to school after a year of pandemic lockdown can best be helped by parents and teachers getting themselves grounded and present, says a University of Alberta education expert......»»
New insights on work, stress, and political skills
New research published in the Journal of Employment Counseling indicates that when employees regard work demands as hindrances to achieving their goals, they become emotionally exhausted and consequently become disengaged from their job and are unabl.....»»
Study finds some shark species tougher than others when it comes to surviving catch and release
A new landmark study of over 300 sharks found that some species are extremely resilient to the stress of being caught and released in commercial longline fisheries while other species are much more likely to die......»»
Common Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 problems and how to fix them
Got your hands on a gorgeous Z Flip 3 but experiencing a few problems? Don't stress, as we've got a few of the most common issues and solutions right here......»»
Americans" civics knowledge increases during a stress-filled year
A growing number of Americans can name the branches of government and the freedoms under the First Amendment though many still misunderstand basic facts about how government works, according to the 2021 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey......»»
Vector.ai’s productivity platform for freight forwarders raises $15M A round led by Bessemer
With supply chains under constant stress because of the pandemic, freight forwarding has become one of the hottest startup sectors in the last two years. Indeed, International freight forwarding is now a $199 billion market. And the evidence is mount.....»»
Study: Employers should adopt remote working policies to target staff activity, stress and diet
Companies considering remote working in the post-pandemic world need to introduce measures to increase physical activity, reduce stress and improve diet for employees, a new study has recommended......»»
School can be scary in a pandemic. A new app helps teachers know how kids are feeling
Two Johns Hopkins University researchers who study classroom stress and the emotional well-being of students and teachers have released an app that allows teachers to get daily reports about how their students are feeling......»»
Protecting coral reefs more effectively from climate change
Thermally tolerant corals have different mechanisms for responding to heat stress. This is the conclusion of a current study by an international team of researchers including the Konstanz biologist Professor Christian Voolstra that was published in M.....»»
Treating the "root" cause of baldness with a dissolvable microneedle patch
Although some people say that baldness is the "new sexy," for those losing their hair, it can be distressing. An array of over-the-counter remedies are available, but most of them don't focus on the primary causes: oxidative stress and insufficient c.....»»
New semiconductor device possibilities using black phosphorous
Stress and strain, applied in just the right manner, can sometimes produce amazing results......»»
Wildfire smoke may lead to less rain in the western US
As wildfires and heatwaves stress the western United States, concern over drought is rising: Dry landscapes burn more readily, and rain can help quell fires already raging. But wildfire smoke may keep that essential rain from falling......»»
Researchers scale up new blood test for stressed fish
Developing a blood test to predict the stress of aquatic species and help industry develop a more sustainable fish economy is the focus of a new research project at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the Department of Primary I.....»»
Large number of Americans reported financial anxiety and stress even before the pandemic
A substantial number of adults in the United States between the ages of 21 and 62 felt anxiety and stress about their personal finances well before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report published today. Researchers found that.....»»
Four low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play
Outdoor play is critical for child development—it decreases stress, increases communication and social skills, attention and physical activity, and enhances physical development......»»
Harmful algal blooms jeopardize health of reptiles, songbirds
Toxic algal blooms in the Great Lakes region cause mixed reactions in wildlife, from higher stress levels to weaker immune systems......»»
Delta engulfs unvaccinated in Florida, Louisiana; CDC clarifies breakthroughs
Vaccines and masks are both needed to lower transmission, US officials stress. Enlarge / MELBOURNE, Fla. - 2021/07/29: A treatment tent is seen outside the emergency department at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. The tent was set up.....»»