Category: Stress Issues

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Boston, MA – Ongoing stress, whether it’s from a traffic-choked daily commute, unhappy marriage, or overbearing boss, has been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects. But can stress cause heart disease? The December 2013 issue of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch looks into the connection.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ST. LOUIS, Aug. 13, 2013 — According to a new report released today by Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX), the stress associated with providing unpaid care for a sick or disabled adult can create additional detrimental effects on the caregiver’s health, leading to a 29 percent greater use of anti-anxiety medications compared to non caregivers.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BOSTON, July 29, 2013 — While most children cannot be shielded from emotionally traumatic events, clinicians can target those who are most vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a large study from Boston Children’s Hospital.

(HealthNewsDiget.com) – Washington – When it comes to stress management and wellness, there is a gap between what Americans want from their health care system and what they actually get, according to a new survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY (December 17, 2012) – Are you stressed? Results of a new meta-analysis of six studies involving nearly 120,000 people indicate that the answer to that question may help predict one’s risk of incident coronary heart disease (CHD) or death from CHD. The study, led by Columbia University Medical Center researchers, was published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Cardiology.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Arlington Heights, Ill. – The risk of hair loss in women is affected by genetics, but also by a wide range of health and lifestyle factors-notably factors related to high stress levels, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and months of relentless election propaganda have Americans reeling with anxiety. Add to that the inevitable stress of the upcoming holiday season and we find ourselves entrenched in a triune of uncontrollable transitions. But “The Happy Hour Effect” book can help with stress-less secrets we can use to live our best lives despite the negative circumstances we may find ourselves in.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Whether you’re driving across town or across the country, here are some tips to keep you on the road to safety and savings and help you get the most out of your trip.