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Thursday, October, 15, 2009

Cause Of Stress

Study: PTSD is caused by stress AND genetics

December 15, 2008
New research on identical twins has found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked to both genetic factors and exposure to stress. For the study, researchers examined more than 100 combat veterans of the Vietnam War, each of whom have an identical twin who did not serve in combat. Investigators found that both twins had smaller areas of the brain involved in memory, suggesting that this genetic factor may increase a person's risk of developing PTSD. But combat-exposed twins also had ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Stress: Skin-Damaging, Acne-Causing
By healthgal , Health Expert

...than life zit, that invariably shows up when we are stressed and can ill afford it....did you... Read more »

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Stressed Out - Defining Stress Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...discussing incontinence, I'm always quick to define "stress incontinence" as a physical stress... Read more »

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Another Reason To Reduce and Manage Stress
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...weights (BMI) - food availability and mom's level of stress.  If you take kids in low income... Read more »

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Psychological Distress Increases Acid Reflux Severity
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...As the holidays get closer, most would agree that stress levels for some people increase. There... Read more »

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Another Reason Why Stress is Bad for Us
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...year, I wrote about research finding links between stress and depression and increased... Read more »

Health Guide

Stress Triggers
...off until your head hits the pillow late at night?  If your schedule is too busy, it can be the cause of stress attacks in your life.  Evaluate your schedule carefully, and see if you... Read more »
Asthma and Stress Management
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of stress range from the benign to the dramatic – from... Read more »
Symptoms of Anxiety
...anxiety, including, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Each type may have some specific symptoms but also may present itself... Read more »
Is Stress Causing Your Sleep Problems?
...are using, your lack of a good night’s sleep can be a problem. Some people, however, bring their stress problems into the bedroom, and that can have disastrous results.  Not only will stress... Read more »
Is Stress Causing Sleep Problems For You?
...you are using, your lack of a good night’s sleep can be a problem.Some people, however, bring their stress problems into the bedroom, and that can have disastrous results.  Not only will stress... Read more »

Medications

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...additional corticosteroids, especially if your body is stressed due to a major infection,... Read more »

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...disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a severe form of ... Read more »

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... obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder... Read more »

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...doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and... Read more »

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...digestive disorders may include lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise,... Read more »

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