http://hdl.handle.net/10174/29519 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:29:44 GMT 2026-07-29T20:29:44Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41607 Title: Editorial: The interplay of stress, health, and well-being: unraveling the psychological and physiological processes, volume II Authors: Candeias, Adelinda; Galindo, Edgar; Reschke, Konrad; Bidzan, Mariola; Stueck, Marcus Abstract: The increasing complexity of modern life has amplified the impact of stress on health and wellbeing, making it one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Stress, whether acute or chronic, has profound effects on physical health, mental resilience, wellbeing and overall quality of life. Following the success of the first volume, this second installment of The interplay of stress, health, and well-being: unraveling the psychological and physiological processes, volume II continues the exploration of the dynamic relationships among these factors. By integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, physiology, and public health, this volume presents novel research aimed at understanding the mechanisms through which stress affects individuals and how targeted interventions can mitigate its negative consequences. This volume collectively represents over 35,000 views, until the moment, demonstrating the growing academic and clinical interest in the topic. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41607 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41469 Title: Editorial: The interplay of stress, health, and well-being: unraveling the psychological and physiological processes Authors: Candeias, Adelinda; Galindo, Edgar; Reschke, Konrad; Bidzan, Mariola; Stueck, Marcus Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified stress as one of the foremost health crises of the 21st century. This recognition underscores the widespread impact of stress on contemporary life. In our increasingly fast-paced society, elevated levels of anxiety and dissatisfaction are fueling a stress crisis. This phenomenon is becoming the “new normal,” resulting in reduced productivity and a range of health problems. Initially, these health issues may be subtle, but over time, they can escalate into serious conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and inflammatory disorders, all of which are intensified by persistent stress. This Research Topic represents the state-of-the-art research on the interplay between stress, health, and wellbeing across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It presents a comprehensive examination of the intricate relationships between stress, health, and wellbeing. By exploring the underlying psychological and physiological processes, this Research Topic aims to shed light on how these factors interact and influence each other, providing valuable insights into potential interventions and strategies for promoting optimal mental and physical wellbeing. It addresses key issues related to how stress impacts both physical and mental health, and explores effective intervention and prevention strategies. This Research Topic of studies provides a comprehensive examination of the social, emotional, and cognitive factors that influence wellbeing, highlighting innovative approaches and evidence-based practices to enhance resilience and health worldwide. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41469 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41466 Title: being: Unraveling the psychological and physiological processes. Authors: Candeias, Adelinda Editors: Candeias, A. Abstract: Estes Ebook compila os 24 artigos publicados no Research Topic: The Interplay of Stress, Health, and Well-Being: Unraveling the Psychological and Physiological Processes, intitulado: The interplay of stress, health, and well-being: unraveling the psychological and physiological processes. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41466 2024-01-30T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41216 Title: E-Book: How animals affect us: examining the influence of human-animal interactions on human’s health. Authors: Capela e Silva, F.; Kieson, E.; Stergiou, A.N.; Pereira-Figueiredo, I. Editors: Capela e Silva, Fernando; Kieson, Emily; Stergiou, Alexandra; Pereira-Figueiredo, Inês Abstract: In the history of human societies, the most important and decisive stage was certainly the transition from the appropriation of spontaneous resources to the production of domesticated resources. Through domestication man learned to take advantage of the potential of the animal that best suited his needs, which allowed us to understand that domestic animals are not the result (only) of natural selection but rather of so-called artificial selection. Practiced over thousands of years, artificial selection gave rise to the large number of breeds of different domesticated species that are currently known, mostly reflecting the different ways of using animals according to different regions. Certain behavioral and temperament characteristics, namely ease of environmental adaptation, tendency to escape or aggression, tameness, docility, sociability, emotional reactions toward humans, have made certain animal taxa, and certain individuals within taxa, better candidates for domestication and a lasting relationship with humans. In addition to these interactions, more of a material and instrumental nature, others emerged from an affective point of view, giving rise to animals kept as pets. These kind of Human-Animal Interactions of an affective nature have developed and consolidated to such an extent that some species are currently used as Animal Assisted Therapy. Included in this E-Book, whose aim was to contribute to a better understanding of the healing power of the bond between humans and animals and how these interactions affect each other, are 12 articles: 8 Original research, 1 Systematic review, 1 Mini review, 1 Brief research report, and 1 Perspective. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41216 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z