# Binghamton University study on stress resilience

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> Updated: 2026-10-17T03:07:41.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Researchers at Binghamton University have conducted a study involving approximately 400 students to examine the link between daily lifestyle habits and psychological flexibility, which is the ability to manage stress and adapt to changing circumstances.

Initial findings suggest that nutritious breakfast consumption, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and omega-3 fatty acid intake through fish oil are associated with higher resilience. Associate professor Lina Begdache noted that individuals with high psychological flexibility can recognize emotions and react productively instead of becoming overwhelmed.

Subsequent details from the research, published in the Journal of American College Health, emphasize that psychological flexibility serves as a mediator between healthy habits and adversity recovery. Specific data indicates that sleeping between seven and nine hours per night correlates with higher flexibility, while sleeping fewer than six hours is linked to lower resilience scores. Additionally, consuming breakfast at least five days per week was identified as a key habit.

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### 2026-10-17: Binghamton University study links daily habits to mental resilience

A Binghamton University study links daily habits, such as eating breakfast five days a week and getting 7–9 hours of sleep, to improved psychological flexibility and stress resilience.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/binghamton-university-study-links-daily-habits-to-mental-resilience

### 2026-10-13: Binghamton University study links daily habits to stress resilience

A Binghamton University study suggests that breakfast, exercise, sleep, and omega-3 intake improve psychological flexibility and stress management.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/binghamton-university-study-links-daily-habits-to-stress-resilience

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