Hans Selye, M.D., a recognized expert in the field, has defined stress as a "nonspecific response of the body to a demand."
Without stress, life would be dull and unexciting. Stress adds flavor, challenge and opportunity to life. Too much stress, however, can seriously affect your physical and mental well-being. A major challenge in today's stress-filled world is to make the stress in your life work for you instead of against you.
During a stressful situation, the brain signals the release of...
How do you find a professional caregiver that you TRULY want? As I mentioned in the previous blog, my friends, Anna and Bob, have... 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 »
How do we tell when we're under stress? At the moment the two most common approaches are, we tell ourselves, or someone does it for us.... Read more »
Over the last several years, we have gained a much better understanding of the physiology of erectile function. This understanding has led... Read more »
Migraine with aura is experienced in about 20-30% of people who have Migraine disease. People who have cluster headache rarely have visual... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a specific form of anxiety that comes on after a stressful or frightening event.While some stressors are a... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The appearance and texture of a newborn infant's skin goes through many changes.See also: Changes in newborn at birthAlternative NamesNewborn skin... Read more »
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
Enduring the constant stress and tension of taking care of an Alzheimer's patient can cause "compassion fatigue" in some caretakers, one expert says.... Read more »