Stress

Evidence-graded topics and articles tagged Stress.

Topics

• Ashwagandha — Ashwagandha root extracts lower anxiety and stress scores and cortisol levels in meta-analyses of randomized trials, and small trials suggest better sleep.
• Grey Hair — Premature greying is common, usually inherited, and linked to smoking and to some treatable deficiencies.
• Holy Basil — Holy basil extract may ease perceived stress: two small placebo-controlled trials found lower stress scores than placebo.
• Journaling — Expressive and gratitude writing give small, lasting relief from stress and low mood in several trials.
• Massage — Massage may ease low back pain in the short term and reduce muscle soreness after hard exercise, with some signs of lower anxiety and work stress.
• Pet Ownership — Dog owners have lower death rates in large observational studies, and time with pets eases stress and anxiety in the short term.
• Rhodiola Rosea — Standardized Rhodiola rosea extracts modestly reduce mental fatigue and burnout symptoms during periods of psychological stress.