Validated biological and psychological markers of acute stress in humans are an important
tool in translational research. The Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), involving public interview …

The COVID-19 pandemic confronts stress researchers in psychology and neuroscience with
unique challenges. Widely used experimental paradigms such as the Trier Social Stress …

Patients characterized by stress-related disorders such as depression display elevated
circulating concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines and a hyperactive HPA axis …

Advances in wireless devices and mobile technology offer many opportunities for delivering
just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs)–suites of interventions that adapt over time to an …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are products of microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the
colon and may mediate microbiota-gut-brain communication. However, their role in …

Whereas the link between psychosocial stress and health complications has long been
established, the influence of psychosocial stress on brain activity is not yet completely …

Objective: The objectives of this paper are to develop and test the ability of a wearable
physiological sensors system, based on ECG, EDA, and EEG, to capture human stress and …

Empathy is a fundamental component of our social-emotional experience. Over the last
decade, there has been increased interest in understanding the effects of acute stress on …

Life stress is a central construct in health research because it is associated with increased
risk for a variety of serious mental and physical health problems, including anxiety disorders …

Objective Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis reactivity to acute stimulation is frequently
assessed by repeated sampling of salivary cortisol. Researchers often strive to distinguish …