Preoperative anxiety in children may be reduced by as much as nine percent, using a simple acupressure technique. Taping an acupressure bead between the eyebrows is easy, effective and inexpensive, according to research published in the September issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Any invasive surgical procedure is stressful enough without the added burden of preoperative anxiety. Dr. Zeer Kain, co-author of the study and chair of anesthiology and preoperative care says, "Anxiety in...
Stress can come from many different places and be short-lived or long-lasting. Based on the factors contributing to your stress, symptoms... Read more »
Recently, I read with interest about Johnson & Johnson's launch of a new "product" in the form of a subscription program designed to... Read more »
Traditional treatment for children with anxiety includes cognitive behavioral therapy and medication if needed. During the course of... Read more »
Parenting children with ADHD can be tough. Probably, you have read a number of books on the subject, you know all about the benefits of... Read more »
Pregnant women exposed to high stress situations are more likely to have children who go on to develop schizophrenia. Stress of the type... Read more »
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Zoloft compared to a placebo in children and teens who suffer from post-traumatic stress... Read more »
A new study has found that parents of children who have ADHD are twice as likely to divorce as parents who have healthy children. Researchers say the... Read more »
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... Read more »
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for StressAt some point in their lives, virtually everyone will experience stressful events or situations that overwhelm their natural coping... Read more »
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