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...
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Scientists at The University of Western Ontario say they have found the biological link between stress, anxiety, and depression. The researchers say... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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