stress Archive — Page 2 of 2

Cropped view of a person’s large abdomen and hand over the stomach, wearing a light blue shirt, khaki trousers, and brown belt against a white background.
November 7, 2014

Overactive stress response in obesity

An overactive stress response contributes to the development of insulin resistance in obese individuals, and blocking it may be therapeutically beneficial.

By Vanderbilt Health News
White 3D figure sits atop the word “STRESS,” resting its head in one hand, while the other arm supports its body.
July 21, 2014

Reversing stress-induced anxiety

Augmenting the signals of natural “endocannabinoids” in the brain may be a promising approach for treating mood and anxiety disorders.

By Leigh MacMillan
Black-and-white close-up of a lit candle, with a bright flame above a short white pillar candle against a dark background.
December 19, 2013

“Between Hallmark and heartache”: Vanderbilt psychiatrist offers tips for how to have a pretty good Christmas

By Wayne Wood
Cocaine
July 22, 2011

Stress circuitry key to drug relapse

Brain systems involved in the body’s stress response may drive drug relapse.

By Vanderbilt Health News