Category Archives: Stress
19 Nov 2015 |
The impact that negative stressors can have on a person’s physiological response to a situation has been receiving greater attention, especially as it relates to preventive measures in reducing risk factors for other conditions. However, since the prevalence of illness related to stress reactions is so strong, it can be very ...
Continue Reading13 Jul 2015 |
Stress is a natural response that the body has developed as a defense mechanism for survival. Although it is mostly viewed in a negative light, some stress can be positive, since the physiological response to the stimuli results extra energy and endurance through the release of adrenaline. For many people, stress can act as a […]
Continue Reading22 Jun 2015 |
Although everyone’s personality affords them a different perspective on the world, some individuals can be predisposed to anxiety conditions. This can be a learned behavior such as a neurosis, but can also have causative factors in basic body chemistry. Anxiety disorders can have both behavioral and chemical roots, but they are ...
Continue Reading20 Apr 2015 |
The process of coping with loss can be complicated and will always be a personal experience. Some individuals are better able to compartmentalize emotions while regaining joy for life, and there is no one path to grieving. This also means that there is not a set time span for establishing coping mechanisms, since this will […]
Continue Reading19 Feb 2015 |
The financial burden of medical bills can quickly become overwhelming for many patients who are suffering from a chronic illness. This is not only related to the cost of treatment and medications, but is also due to the fact that the expense is ongoing. When this is combined with the higher costs of many specialty […]
Continue Reading05 Dec 2014 |
Perhaps the most important factor affecting your health is your ability to cope with stress. The way we handle stress effects how we move through life, and is a massive influence on our emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral health. The most effective way to deal with this is to cultivate the proper methods for managing […]
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