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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Factors Affecting Stress On Mothers

Scientists look at genes, environment, and depression

October 03, 2008
Scientists are studying the links between genes, environmental factors, and depression. Experts in the field of epigenetics--which looks at how environmental factors can change gene function--say this field greatly affects depression and the workings of antidepressants. In new studies, researchers are looking at how such environmental factors as stress, diet, and the care of mothers can change genes and contribute to behavioral problems. The scientists say their work may lead to more effective a... Read more »

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Postpartum Depression
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Health Guide

Stress: Risk Factors
...stress, however, and it may simply go unnoticed in the very young and old.Women in general and working mothers specifically: Working mothers, regardless of whether they are married or single, face... Read more »
Stress: Complications
...increased incidence of premature births. Some evidence also suggests that stress experienced by expectant mothers can even influence the way in which the baby's brain and nervous system will react... Read more »
Asthma and Stress Management
...people need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night.7.    Eat your fruits and vegetables.  Your mother was right: eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to be healthier. These foods can... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Risk Factors
...often at work. For example, in a 2002 study, toddlers tended to avoid rubber snakes or spiders if their mothers indicated a negative response to these objects by their facial expressions. Girls... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
...seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member. Still, because so many factors are... Read more »

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