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Stress vs. anxiety (1 Image)
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Anxiety vs. stress The following are common questions about stress and anxiety.Question:What is the difference between feeling stressed and having an anxiety disorder?Answer:Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustra...Reviewer: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 07/27/2007
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (3 Videos, 1 Image)
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death. Reviewer: Timothy A. Rogge, MD, private practice in Psychiatry, Kirkland, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/21/2008
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Stress management (3 Images)
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Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. See also: Stress in childhood Reviewer: Christos Ballas, M.D., Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 02/06/2008
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Exercise and stress reduction (4 Images)
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Stress reduction and exercise Question:Can exercise help reduce a person's stress level?Answer:Yes. Research has found that there are mental health benefits from exercise, including reduced stress and increased confidence for those who exercise re...Reviewer: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 01/18/2007
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Stress in childhood
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Childhood stress can be caused by any situation that requires a person to adapt or change. The situation often produces anxiety. Stress may be caused by positive changes, such as starting a new activity, but it is most commonly linked with negative changes such as illness or death in the family. Reviewer: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 05/08/2008
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Blood pressure (13 Videos, 3 Images)
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Blood pressure is a measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. The pressure is determined by the force and amount of blood pumped, and the size and flexibility of the arteries. Blood pressure is continually changing depending on activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and medication use. Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 05/28/2008
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Biofeedback (1 Video, 2 Images)
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Biofeedback is a technique that measures bodily functions in order to help control them. Reviewer: Steven D. Ehrlich, N.M.D., private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 11/07/2007
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Adult Orphans: Coping With the Loss of a Parent
As adults, we all comprehend the fact that our parents will die eventually. But the reality of that event often has much more emotional impact than we can ...
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Teen Suicide: Too Young To Die
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Stress and Blood Pressure
While stress can influence blood pressure levels, there are ways to minimize the impact.
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Treating Postpartum Depression
Wendy's joy turned to fear a few weeks after her daughter was born.
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Aging Does Not Have to Be Depressing
Doctors say depression is not a normal part of aging, even though they see it in their patients quite often.
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When Winter Brings on More Than the Doldrums
For many people, the shorter days of winter leads to a type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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What to Do When Your Job is Stressing You Out
Whatever the cause, stress on the job can lead to serious health problems.
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Coping with the Holiday Blues
For many people, the holidays are a time of stress and sadness. Psychologist Dr. Carol Goldberg explores why and offers tips on how to avoid the holiday bl...
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Emotional Eating - When Food is Your Best Friend
In times of stress, Lenore turned to food as her best friend. She wasn't alone - experts estimate that up to 75% of overeating is tied to emotional needs.
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Meditate Your Stress Away
Research shows meditation may have all kinds of health benefits - from easing depression to decreasing stomach acid production. But it takes commitment -mo...
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Caregiving Can Come With A Price
If caring for others, be certain you're also caring for yourself; caregivers often suffer from major stress that can be harmful.
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Alcoholism: Getting Past the Addiction
For the millions of Americans that suffer from alcoholism, accepting their diagnosis is an important first step.
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When Worries Surface at Night: Sleep and Anxiety
Stress, anxiety and worry can impact sleep. Sometimes specific anxiety problems such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsiv...
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Is Your Child Depressed?
Depression is usually thought of as a "grown-up" problem, but studies have shown that up to 2.5 percent of young children and 8.3 percent of adolescents in...
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Acupuncture: What Is It?
Dr. Ben Kliger, and William J. Kaplanides discuss the traditional Chinese practice of acupuncture
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What is Depression?
Depression, clinical depression, major depression, bipolar disorder or bi-polar disorder or manic depressive illness, mania, and mood swings, are problems ...
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Job Stress: How to Keep Your Cool
For many people, "work" and "stress" are virtually synonymous.
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Next Steps After a Diagnosis
Coping with a diagnosis of a serious disease or condition depends on taking time to handle difficult emotions like stress, anger, confusion, denial, and co...
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PTSD Metabolic Syndrome
Veterans with PTSD could be at an increased risk for metabolic syndrome.
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Looking Forward Can Help You Cope Mentally with Jobloss
If you've lost your job, what do you do to cope with the emotional fallout?
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Combat Stress
An organization is helping military couples deal with post-war trauma.
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