Stress
Can ice baths improve health?
Studies suggest that cold-water immersion facilitates muscle recovery after intense exercise and may also have positive effects on immunity and overall well-being. However, caution remains necessary, as cold exposure has complex effects on the cardiovascular system and can trigger cardiac complications in individuals at risk.
The anxiolytic effect of exercise: a new role for lactate
Lactate, a metabolite produced abundantly during sustained exercise, is thought to confer resistance against stress, according to a study carried out in mice.
How is anger linked to heart attacks and strokes?
Anger may affect the health of blood vessels by interfering with endothelium-dependent vasodilation, according to a randomized controlled study.
Noise, a little-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Several epidemiological studies report that prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
The benefits of “forest bathing” on psychological well-being
The health benefits of “forest bathing” (shinrin-yoku) were recently evaluated in an umbrella study.
Reducing chronic stress contributes to the positive effects of moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease
A study reports that moderate alcohol consumption (1-14 drinks per week) reduces activity in the amygdala, the region of the brain involved in the stress response. The resulting reduction in chronic stress is associated with a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events.
Walking in the forest has positive impacts on the brain
A study reports that an hour of walking in the forest is associated with a significant decrease in the activity of the amygdala, the area of the brain involved in the stress response.