The interaction of physical and mental vulnerability and environmental constraints is thought
to foster the development of psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD) …

Recent research shows that blunted cardiovascular and cortisol reactions to acute
psychological stress are associated with adverse behavioural and health outcomes …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with poor future mental and physical
health. Altered biological reactivity to mental stress may be a possible mechanism linking …

Objective High cardiovascular reactions to psychological stress are associated with the
development of hypertension, systemic atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease …

A series of meta‐analyses was undertaken to determine the contributions of sympathetic
and parasympathetic activation to cardiovascular stress reactivity. A literature search yielded …

Objectives It remains unclear whether depressive and anxiety disorders are associated with
hyporeactivity or hyperreactivity of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and whether …

This study investigated cardiovascular functioning, mood, and eating-related psychological
factors at rest and in response to mental stress in three groups of women: 1) Obese women …

Blunted cardiovascular responses to stress have been associated with poor behavioral
regulation. The present study examined the relationship between cardiovascular stress …

Gratitude interventions assist individuals in the pursuit of greater personal and social well-
being. Yet, little is known about whether these interventions increase interpersonal trust. In …

Background Chronic stress and depressive symptoms have both been linked to increased
heart rate (HR) and reduced HR variability. However, up to date, it is not clear whether …