by Salynn Boyles , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today August 2, 2014 Major life stressors appear to be associated with significant acceleration of cellular aging over a relatively short period of time, but engaging in healthy behaviors such as eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep may mitigate that effect, a study showed. Researchers examined […]
Aromatherapy for stress reduction in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Myung-Haeng Hur Maturitas Articles in Press Received: August 1, 2014; Received in revised form: August 7, 2014; Accepted: August 9, 2014; Published Online: August 20, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.08.006 Highlights •Stress may lead to physical diseases such as heart disease, […]
Medscape Medical News > Psychiatry Deborah Brauser July 14, 2014 Individuals who cope with stress by using drugs or alcohol or by engaging in self-distraction vs adopting a head-on approach are at increased risk of developing insomnia, new research shows. A study of nearly 3000 participants with no history of insomnia at baseline showed that […]
Psychodermatological Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis Practice Update Review · July 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Produced in response to stress, neuroendocrine mediators, such as adrenocorticotropin, β-endorphin, catecholamines, and cortisol, lead to an increase in glucocorticoids, which can disrupt the skin’s barrier function, paving the way for atopic dermatitis (AD). The symptoms of AD often cause stress […]
Research · April 21, 2014 Story Source Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Healthy female volunteers (n = 308) were allocated to three studies that assessed the incremental contribution of trait forgiveness after accounting for anger on autonomic modulation, sympathovagal balance and baroreflex functioning, aortic hemodynamics, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, and ambulatory arterial stiffness. A more cardiotoxic […]
PracticeUpdate Editorial Team NEW YORK – Data from a study presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual conference held in New York from May 3 to 7, 2014, suggests that mindfulness training may be useful in treating symptoms of anxiety. A total of 89 participants with generalized anxiety disorder were randomly assigned to receive either […]
Research · May 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The study assessed the association between psychological distress and incidence of type 2 diabetes in high- and low-risk populations. The prospective cohort of 5932 diabetes-free adults were classified by prediabetes status and Framingham Offspring Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score into four groups: normoglycemia with risk score 0 to […]
by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 24, 2014 High levels of the stress biomarker salivary alpha-amylase were associated with a greater likelihood of delayed pregnancy in women trying to conceive, according to researchers. Women with the highest levels of alpha amylase at study entry, and following their first observed study menses, were twice […]
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR APRIL 22, 2013 High levels of cortisol — the so-called stress hormone — have been associated with cardiovascular disease in some studies, but not in others. This may be because measuring cortisol in blood or saliva at one point in time may pick up acute stress, but it fails to account for […]
The organisation of the stress response, and its relevance to chiropractors: a commentary Katie Hardy and Henry Pollard Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2006, 14:25 doi:10.1186/1746-1340-14-25 Abstract The stress response is a natural reaction by the body, against potentially harmful stimuli to enhance the chance for survival. Persistent activation of the stress response can cause changes to […]