stress

The power of the ocean to bring mental health benefits to humans is a growing field of research as scientists increasingly understand the value of the marine realm in human health and wellbeing. Being near to or hearing the ocean is recognised as bringing a sense of calm and perspective and a...

I think it probably has an affect. I thought it was interesting that the sent of strangers may have the opposite effect, and increase stress. Perhaps they become biologically acclimated to their partner's sent. Also interesting that women are more sensitive to smell.

New research in mice has found that a father's stress affects the brain development of his offspring. This stress changes the father's sperm, which can then alter the brain development of the child. This new research provides a much better understanding of the key role that fathers play in the...