14th July 2009
Stress is a part of everyday living. Whenever someone feels even the slightest bit of pressure to perform or a need to react, whether it is good or bad, it is called stress. While it is very true stress in and of itself is not bad, if it becomes chronic or very intense, stress can [...]
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27th June 2009
Stress is the body's normal reaction to stimulus that frightens, scares, exhilarates and excites. While it can sometimes motivate people and even be a bit enjoyable, bad stress and continuous stress can have some dire consequences. With this in mind, stress management is a wise thing for people to consider when tension shows signs of [...]
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22nd June 2009
Stress is a mind-body reaction that occurs in response to physical threats, high-tension situations, worry, danger and even perceived problems. It is considered a very normal, and even sometimes a healthy, reaction to stimulus. Over time, however, stress can really take its toll on a body. Since stress can generally be managed and controlled, it [...]
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14th May 2009
Posttraumatic stress disorder is a mental illness that has gained a lot of press since the Vietnam War. Despite the press, however, many people do not realize what this condition is and how many lives it can and does impact.
Posttraumatic stress disorder is one of several anxiety disorders. This particular condition is widely associated with [...]
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7th April 2009
Avoiding stress is not always possible. It is simply a byproduct of daily living. Although it is expected, there are things people can do to lessen its effects and even remove a bit of it from their daily routing. Since piled up stress can change moods, create health conditions and even transform a positive attitude [...]
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15th March 2009
Most people have heard of shell shock, combat stress and battlefield flashbacks. These synonyms for post traumatic stress do not, however, tell the full story. This serious mental condition is not reserved for adults and it does not solely impact veterans. Children, too, are subject to the repetitive terrors post traumatic stress can ditch out.
As [...]
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5th March 2009
Stress is a word that is tossed around on a daily basis. People find themselves stressed out, stressed to perform, under too much stress and even too stressed to think. But, what is stress exactly?
That is an interesting question that really doesn't have a single, pat answer. The dictionary defines stress as a constraining force [...]
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1st March 2009
Post traumatic stress syndrome is a mental illness that can plague almost anyone if the right circumstances take place. This condition results as an extreme reaction to a very extreme situation. Whereas some people might endure trauma with only a few long-term problems, others find themselves facing post traumatic stress syndrome.
What Is Post Traumatic Stress [...]
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18th February 2009
Seeing exactly how well the body functions during periods of work and exercise can provide valuable insight for medical professionals seeking to diagnose and treat serious conditions. It can also be very valuable to determine how much, if any, exercise is recommended for a particular person based on their body's ability to handle the stress. [...]
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10th January 2009
Many people with suspected heart conditions are asked to undergo a stress test. While this sounds like it might involve gauging reactions to emotional stress, this particular test goes well beyond.
A medical stress test, quite often dubbed a treadmill or exercise test, is designed to help a doctor discover how well a patient's heart responds [...]
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