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Stress Is Linked to Obesity and Diabetes


Sure, food can help you put a bad day behind you, but is it also putting you at risk for diabetes?

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Stress Hormone Linked to Alcoholism


U.S. researchers say the stress hormone corticotropin-releasing factor may be key to alcohol dependence.

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I feel like I live with perpetual stress. What's the best way to deal with it?

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Consider two strategies. The first is to keep moving. Walking, jogging, running are ancient ways to keep us free from stress. Stress will inevitably ... Read More...

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Mindful Stress Reduction

Posted July 13, 2008 9:13 PM

The relaxation techniques of ancient Asian cultures are proving as effective today as many medical approaches. This insightful lecture discusses these techniques and their potential for healthful stress reduction.

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A Distracting Subject

Posted March 31, 2010 3:09 AM
Can you chat on your cell and safely drive a car? How about if the phone is hands free? For 97.5 percent of us, the answer is no. The fact that the vast majority of us are unable to focus on a phone call and the road simultaneously, may be news to some, but to experts in cognitive psychology, it's surprising that there’s anyone who can successfully multi-task. Read more...
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Brain Scans Can Pinpoint Stress Disorder

Posted January 25, 2010 11:55 AM
Scientists found a high-tech way to identify people who have stress disorder -- by studying their brain signals. Read more...

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Caring for Your Elderly Parents

It's pretty difficult when you have to look after those who used to look after you. Find support here.

Posted July 10, 2008 10:47 PM

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Stress & Anxiety, Hosted by Brenda

Started by Anonymous on July 26, 2008 5:16 PM

Brenda recognizes the role both play in her life. "Stress and anxiety aren't necessarily pleasant company," she says, "but sometimes they teach me a lot about myself and about being out of balance or incongruent. In that case I can call them friends. Stress and Anxiety? Yes...been there, done that, and made the silly T-shirt...LOL. But learned a lot and still growing."

--Brenda

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