People with heightened activity in the amygdala, an area of the brain linked to stress, may be at greater risk of heart disease and stroke, scientists said on Thursday in research that could lead to new ways to treat stress-related heart problems.

VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists say that excessive study could be the cause of high school students’ mental health problems.

 Stress is the reason why we find it hard to empathise with someone we do not know, researchers suggest.

Educators and medical workers are alarmed about the increasingly high proportion of students suffering stress and depression, saying that the problem is due to parental pressure and excessive homework.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the beginning of this academic year, the 10th and 12th graders at Marie Curie High School in HCM City's District 3 were asked to fill out a questionnaire to identify any psychological problems

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recent research shows that Vietnamese students suffering from anxiety and depression has increased in recent years.