Stress
Why do stressful situations always seem to make me break out in a cold sweat?
Natural Approaches for Easing Anxiety
by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
If you suspect you have an anxiety disorder, I urge you to get the appropriate diagnosis and treatment from a mental health professional. But in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication, there are some things you can do on your own to enhance your treatment.
The Effects of Stress on Your Body
Stress sweeps through your body like a thunderbolt, wreaking havoc in its path
Let's face it, life happens, and just getting through your day-to-day obligations—work, relationships, kids, money issues, traffic jams—can make you feel like steam is shooting out the top of your head.
On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
But it could lead to behaviors that increase the chances of disease, one expert says
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The hassles and deadlines at work may leave you frazzled, but they won't raise your risk for cancer, new research suggests.
People May Eat More When Headlines Bear Bad News
Study suggests stressing about tough times unleashes craving for calories
FRIDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Tough economic times can lead people to eat much more than they normally would, a recent study finds.
So, to cut down on calories, tune out bad news, the study author suggests.
Thursday, Dec 27th 2012
Don't Let Your Resolutions Be Unhealthy
Seems like only yesterday that we were making those famous New Year's resolutions—only to break them before they barely had time to take hold.
But did you ever think that maybe the reason resolutions are abandoned is that they might not be all that realistic?
Below, three of the most common resolutions—and how to make sure they stick.
1. I will exercise more.
Sweating Under Stress
Remember those times that you really wanted to stay cool, calm and collected—and next thing you knew, big dark rings of sweat formed under your armpits and your palms felt all clammy?
Tuesday, Nov 06th 2012
A Fail-Safe Guide to a Healthier Holiday
Suddenly, the holidays are looming and I’m having a really hard time wrapping my arms around that simple concept. I mean, I haven’t even cleaned out my closet yet – my summer clothes are still hanging prominently, reminding me each time I reach in for a sweater that I won’t be needing them again until April or May.
Sniff.
Stress Quiz
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge about stress.
| Questions: | 5 |
| Attempts allowed: | Unlimited |
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| Pass rate: | 75 % |
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Stress Linked to Greater Weight Gain in Black Girls, Study Finds
Results may help explain racial differences in obesity rates
TUESDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- The link between chronic stress and weight gain is much stronger in black girls than white girls, and may help explain why black girls are more likely to be overweight than white girls, according to a new study.
