Officers Managing Stress
Health Encyclopedia: Stress Complications
- Stress - Complications
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Body's Response
- Conditions with Similar Symptoms
- Treatment
- Risk Factors
Complications
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset for raising levels of performance during critical events such as a sports activity, an important meeting, or in situations of actual danger or crisis.
If stress becomes persistent and low-level, however, all parts of the body's stress apparatus (the brain, heart, lungs, vessels, and muscles) become chr...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Tips for Coping with Stress & IBD
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert...who don't have IBD will get an upset stomach when stressed or nervous. That whole "butterflies... Read more »
New Stock Market Terms Provide Laughter...but Stress Is Real
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...back and face your reality. And that reality is stressing a lot of people. Stress affects... Read more »
Diabetes and Stress
By Ann Bartlett , Health ExpertMany people are living with more stress; I see it everyday at my office. Sources of stress can be... Read more »
Acute Stress vs. Chronic Stress
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertStress can come from many different places and be short-lived or long-lasting. Based on the factors... Read more »
Question of the Week: What Type of Relaxation Methods Do You Use?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...week, Amy Hendel, posted information on "Handling Stress Before it Handles You." We all know the... Read more »
Health Guide
Stress Triggers
No matter how hard you try, stress will sneak into your life when you least expect it. Whether at home or on the job, there will be times when stress will rear its ugly head. If you find that... Read more »Classroom Anxiety
...succeed in the classroom. There are a number of ways teachers can make the school day easier and less stressful for a child with anxiety: Create a “safe” place for the child to go when... Read more »Helping Children Deal with Anxiety at School
...mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Children and teens can suffer from anxiety disorder. For these children, school can be a stressful place. Starting in the early grades, children learn the... Read more »Bipolar: Managing Stress Part 4: Seeing it Coming
...coming. My friend's secret is that she is hyper-vigilant - extremely mindful - when it comes to stress. She may have no power over psychosis jumping out of the bushes and showing her who is... Read more »Stress Part II: When the Brain Overreacts
...the world may seem threatening most of the time. In short, we are living in a constant state of stress. We are living in our emotions. The thinking parts of the brain are in thrall to the... Read more »Images
Medications
...additional corticosteroids, especially if your body is stressed due to a major infection,... Read more »
...disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a severe form of ... Read more »
... obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder... Read more »
...doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and... Read more »
...digestive disorders may include lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise,... Read more »
Related News
Asthma Risk Begins in the Womb
June 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- During pregnancy, a new mom is conscious of her eating, drinking, exercise and exposure to cigarette smoke for the health of... Read summary »
Brain Area Blamed for Stress Disorders
December 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists have revealed an abnormality in the brain that may be at fault for stress-related psychiatric disorders. It lies in... Read summary »
Stressed Men More Likely to Take Risks
August 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stressed out, man? Don't go to Vegas send your wife instead. New research shows men under stress may be more likely to engage... Read summary »
Trauma Associated with Chronic Fatigue
January 08, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chronic fatigue syndrome affects as many as 2.5 percent of adults in the United States. Little is known about the cause, but... Read summary »
Fat Causing Diseases
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on AnxietyConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
