Physiological Characteristics Of 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
A Brief History of the term Stress
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...terms stress now embraces biochemical, behavioral, physiological and psychological effects. Read more »
The Differences Between Anxiety & Panic
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...sweating and the production of hormones associated with stress. The ability to demonstrate... Read more »
Alternative Treatments: Biofeedback
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...to help train a patient to self control specific physiological functions using signals given off... Read more »
Ginseng an Alternative Natural Supplement for High Blood Pressure
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert...Nevertheless, ginseng was proven to have the following physiological properties: 1. The... Read more »
Is Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Sleep Problems?
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertThere is an undeniable association between stress and sleepless nights. Most people have first hand... Read more »
Health Guide
You Cant Be Happy All the Time!
...can easily interfere with an individual's ability to comply with treatment. Because of the heightened physiological arousal associated with anxiety, ones tolerance of physical discomfort is... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Causes
...cases of sleep apnea.Nerve, Metabolic, and Mechanical AbnormalitiesResearchers have identified several physiologic abnormalities that may play a role in causing sleep apnea or in making it worse.... Read more »Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...and effective technique for winding down. Deep breathing exercises consciously intensify this natural physiologic reaction and can be very useful during a stressful situation, or for maintaining a... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis
...substance abuse and dependency can also cause anxiety. In addition, withdrawal from alcohol can produce physiologic symptoms similar to panic attacks. Clinicians often have difficulty determining... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors
...for hypertension, particularly in women.Depression. Mounting evidence suggests that depression has physiological effects that impair the heart and that it contributes to destructive behaviors,... Read more »Images
Related News
Marathon Runners: How do they do it?
September 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The men's marathon Olympic event will take place on August 24th. Many of the eager fans waiting at the finish line are probably... Read summary »
Caffeine Beneficial to Male ALS Patients
June 17, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caffeine may benefit men suffering from ALS but it does not appear to have the same beneficial effects for women, according to... Read summary »
Blame Your Gray Hair on Stress
June 24, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Those pesky gray hairs that tend to crop up with age really are signs of stress. Researchers have discovered that the kind of... Read summary »
Stress, tension can lead to "compassion fatigue"
September 30, 2008Enduring the constant stress and tension of taking care of an Alzheimer's patient can cause "compassion fatigue" in some caretakers, one expert says.... Read summary »
Celebrating the holidays with an Alzheimer's patient
October 03, 2008by Linda Romine Celebrating the holidays can present many challenges for the caregiver of a person with Alzheimer's or dementia. However, a few... 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. |
