Rationale: Sometimes it helps to talk about trauma; sometimes it helps to just listen. Having a safe, supportive, confidential, affirming environment to do both or either is important. Background: I have been offering workshops on “managing stress...
Work-related factors impact the high rates of stress, risky drinking, and attrition in lawyers differently depending on gender, according to a new study.
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Traffic noise leads to inaccuracies and delays in the development of song learning in young birds. They also suffer from a suppressed immune system, which is an indicator of chronic stress. A new study by researchers of the Max Planck Institute for...
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Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable intake and stress levels of more than 8,600 Australians...
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For some, their upcoming arrival is a source of stress. Cicadas are not dangerous, but like many insects, they elicit fear, disgust, and annoyance in many. WebMD Health News
Many industrial processes emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are hazardous to human health. In a new study, scientists tailor the catalytic activity of hydroxyapatite, a mineral contained in human bones, using mechanical stress. This method...
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Programs exclusively focused on petting therapy dogs improved stressed-out students' thinking and planning skills more effectively than programs that included traditional stress-management information, according to new research.
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Shining a light on this potential mechanism of reducing cardiovascular events may open doors to new therapeutics that can optimize stress reduction without the harmful effects of alcohol, a study hints. Medscape Medical News
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MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is substantially more effective than psychotherapy alone, according to a study reported today in Nature Medicine. The results of the Phase 3 clinical trial, which are...
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One brother or sister typically shoulders the greatest burden. That person may clash with the other relatives. But there are ways to prepare and avoid conflicts.
The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study. The results also suggest that the link between stress and the owner's personality traits differs between dog breeds.
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I am sure that I have post-litigation stress disorder. It does not actually exist yet as a recognized disorder, but I definitely have it. You know what else? Countless other physicians have it too. We don’t talk about it. Besides the fact that...
Most people dealing with a global pandemic and months-long quarantine spent a lot of their time drinking. Last year, a tabloid claimed Jessica Simpson was giving into quarantine pressure and stress, struggling to stay sober. Now that the pandemic is...
People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer than their older-feeling peers. A study suggests one potential reason for the link...
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Coral bleaching, which is becoming stronger and more frequent due to heat stress, has already wiped out corals at many locations globally. With the help of a microbiome-targeting strategy, it could become feasible to help protect corals from heat...
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Your smile is magical. No, really. A simple smile can help you recover faster from stress, reduce your heart rate, and even boost your mood. So, if you’re not confident in that grin of yours, you could be missing out on some major...
FRIDAY, May 7, 2021 -- A bit of booze may help protect your heart by reducing stress-related brain activity, a new study suggests.
"The thought is that moderate amounts of alcohol may have effects on the brain that can help you relax, reduce...
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THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Soaring blood pressure. A racing heartbeat. Trouble sleeping. Excessive worrying. Difficulty concentrating. These are warning signs of out-of-control stress and anxiety, and their roots...
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