Stress does not have to characterize purely negative experiences. Even positive experiences are stressful when they bring about extreme change like graduations and weddings. The type of stress associated with these kinds of events in small...
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recognize cardiovascular stress testing as an invaluable diagnostic tool for the determination of the presence and severity of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, stress...
According to "The Journal of the American Medical Association," heart and blood vessel disease is the leading cause of death in developed nations such as the United States. The purpose of cardiac stress tests is to make the heart work harder by...
Heart stress tests, also referred to as cardiac stress tests, are useful diagnostic tests that can help doctors diagnose serious heart conditions. Four types of heart stress tests are available. These tests involve various radioactive substances...
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, health related physical fitness includes cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Being able to perform well in each of these categories is...
It is impossible to feel stressed and relaxed at the same time, making relaxation a great way to halt symptoms of stress. Also, relaxation can help boost energy, refocus, increase productivity, reduce pain and tension and reduce illness--all...
Although stress is a normal part of everyday life, it is not normal to allow stress to affect your functioning to the point where you simply cannot cope, perhaps even letting it affect the way you feel mentally and spiritually. By combining the...
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your body either does not make enough insulin or is unable to use it properly. When you eat, your body breaks down the food into glucose, or blood sugar. Glucose is then used by the cells for fuel, but...
Self-relaxation techniques have proven to be effective in a variety of circumstances, including complementary treatment for migraines and childbirth, as well as for performance anxiety and general stress relief. Finding a self-relaxation technique...
Every person experiences stress differently. For instance, someone might become stressed when he has to give a presentation at work in front of his coworkers; another person may enjoy public speaking and not experience stress. When a person faces...
Stress fractures in the hip are most commonly experienced by distance runners doing intense interval training or competitive racing. According to William Prentice, author of "Principles of Athletic Training," the repetitive cyclical...
Many people attempt to eat healthier, but there is a difference between eating healthy and managing your nutrition. Certain foods are considered "healthy," but if you don't eat them in the proper amounts or if you don't eat a combination of...
Digestive therapy includes methods that improve digestion as a means of promoting regular, normal bowel movements and prevention of constipation. Digestive health is very important to quality of life and prevention of health issues. Appropriately...
The adrenal glands help our bodies to adapt to stress and respond to crises. They produce stress hormones and epinephrine in order to accomplish this function. To support the function of the adrenals, supplements that help the body moderate stress...
Panax ginseng is the Latin name for the herb commonly known as Asian, or Chinese, ginseng. The root of the ginseng is typically harvested after approximately six years. It is then dried and made into powders, capsules, liquid extracts or teas....
There are different views as to the cause of acne. The 2005 "Experimental Dermatology" journal notes that some of these causes can be due to excess oil production, hormones, bacteria, diet and inflammation. Despite the cause, however, it appears...
If you're under an inordinate amount of stress, it's possible that you may experience thinning hair and hair loss. According to MayoClinic.com, high levels of stress may be a cause of certain types of hair loss. Stress-related hair loss disorders...
At least half the people who have psoriasis have it on the scalp, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis is a skin disease that can be treated in a variety of ways. All treatments should involve reducing and managing the...
Stress balls are an excellent way to relieve stress anywhere you are, at any time. Their portability allow you to take them with you to work or school or even out while you're running your daily errands. Coming in a wide variety of unique shapes,...
Ashwagandha, or Withania somnifera, holds a prominent place in Ayurvedic medicine. This traditional East Indian plant is an evergreen member of the pepper family, and is native to India, the Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East. Also called...
Stress is your body's reaction to the various demands of the world. There are two main types of stress, according to the Mayo Clinic. Acute stress is a response to things like a minor car accident or an important meeting at work. Chronic stress...
Students experience stress due to the physical, mental, social and emotional demands placed on them on a daily basis. While we all are under a constant state of stress, students can face particularly difficult daily episodes of stress in relation...
Stress commonly causes headaches, according to the National Institutes of Health. The three common types of headaches include tension, migraine and cluster headaches. These headache types have stress triggers related directly to life events. Not...
Stress is a normal reaction to any given situation that causes frustration, anger, worry or excitement. Stress is individualized and typically manageable. Anxiety is a more persistent feeling of fear and uneasiness. According to the National...
When people think of stress, they tend to think about situations that bring us out of their comfort zone and cause feelings of discomfort. Extreme stress can result in anxiety or health deterioration but not all stress is about the extreme...
Diarrhea is characterized by frequent watery or loose stools. Diarrhea can be caused from a wide variety of factors, physical or otherwise. The most basic cause of diarrhea is the insufficient absorption of water in the large intestine. This...
The National Institutes of Health describes stress as a psychological response that can be both beneficial and detrimental. The American Psychological Association (APA) notes that there are different types of stress and each one has its own...
Everyone will experience stress at some point in their life. A small amount of stress generally doesn't have an extreme impact on your health. However, it's important for you to manage your stress effectively to prevent the development of certain...
Trauma can occur in two ways that affect the brain: traumatic brain injury and traumatic stress. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) defines traumatic brain injury as an impact to the head, such as one caused by...
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