Tag: stress
group name: publichealth
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April 30, 2008 06:39 PM EDT --
A certain amount of stress in our daily lives is normal. Some people even thrive on the slight adrenaline rush they get when they are stressed. But, stress for too long a time can wear us out physically . . . more
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February 11, 2008 03:50 PM EST --
Have you heard of the book French Women Don't Get Fat ? Apparently French women stay thin by lingering over three hour lunches, eating morsels of triple cream cheese washed down by lots of red wine . . . more
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May 31, 2007 01:49 PM EDT --
Something as simple as taking deep breaths can help you reduce stress. When you breathe deeply, the air coming in through your nose fully fills your lungs, and you will notice that your lower belly rises. . . . more
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April 28, 2008 03:37 PM EDT --
Most people by now have heard about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is marked by recurring flashbacks or dreams about a traumatic event, as well as by other symptoms such as difficulty sleeping . . . more
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May 27, 2008 10:25 AM EDT --
I recently read a report by the Associated Press that stated that stress from work and the poor economy are wrecking diet and exercise routines across the country. People who give up healthy habits say . . . more
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July 20, 2007 04:48 PM EDT --
A massage at the hands of a skilled practitioner can be rejuvenating. Research shows massage has a physiological impact, too. A 2005 review of research studies involving massage therapy showed that massage . . . more
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October 22, 2007 03:59 PM EDT --
In high school, I was your typical teen: energetic, overbooked, boy crazy, anxious. On top of that, I was self conscious about my weight, preoccupied with friendships, worried about my . . . more
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June 25, 2007 11:04 AM EDT --
Some years ago when my family was living in Europe, managing the financial operations of an American corporation, we were in the US for annual home leave and were invited to have dinner with . . . more
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July 20, 2007 04:59 PM EDT --
You can use exercise to stifle the buildup of stress in several ways. If you exercise shortly after the stress response is engaged — let’s say by sprinting away from an oncoming bus — . . . more
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April 10, 2007 04:37 PM EDT --
Feeling sad is a common experience. In today’s world, where pressure is a routine ingredient of each day and the pace of daily life is fast at home and at work, stress also is a common experience. . . . more
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May 31, 2007 02:45 PM EDT --
One of the best parts of being an obstetrician/gynecologist is that I get to see women at all times in their lives, and help them prepare for the future. This preparation is especially important when we . . . more
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April 11, 2008 09:23 PM EDT --
Many ailments can be treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM is also used in prevention of illness and to stimulate the immune system.
Commonly treated conditions :
Headaches . . . more
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November 07, 2007 06:56 PM EST --
This is the time of year when stress can take its toll on each of us. We each have our own stress level as well as our own stress triggers. It is quite common to worry about the expense of purchasing . . . more
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June 15, 2006 04:58 PM EDT --
1 Woman dies in this world every minute from Heart Disease! Staggering statistic isn't it? That is 10% more than women that will die from Breast Cancer today, and 5% more than women that . . . more
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May 05, 2007 10:01 PM EDT --
Have you ever felt pain? I think everyone has felt pain at one time or another. Whether breaking an arm or leg, touching a hot stove or iron, giving birth to a child or even living with arthritis, most . . . more
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December 06, 2006 11:40 AM EST --
TALK ABOUT NEEDING SOME SLEEP, CRAZY DREAMS, AND THE RESULTS ARE IN
I am sure everyone is aware of how stressed I have been . . . more
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June 13, 2007 12:39 PM EDT --
An article appearing in the latest issue of NEWSWEEK reveals a secret that I, as a retired therapist, was well aware of: sometimes psychotherapy is more than just ineffective, sometimes . . . more
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June 30, 2008 04:40 PM EDT --
Well, it's been a VERY long time since I've "binged and purged-" but I am now compulsively over-eating, and then going through periods where I eat very little, if anything at all- for . . . more
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January 20, 2008 07:57 PM EST --
A lecturer when explaining stress
management to an audience,
raised a glass of water and asked
"How heavy is this glass of
water?"
. . . more
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October 29, 2007 11:30 AM EDT --
Yoga teaches kids how to pay attention to their bodies and use their own breath to put their minds at peace. How many times have you heard or said to someone, Take a deep breath and count to . . . more
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