Category: Stress Issues

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The stress hormone cortisol reduces altruistic behavior and alters activity in brain regions linked to social decision making — but only in people who are better at imagining others’ mental states, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Two years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, inflation, money issues and the war in Ukraine have pushed U.S. stress to alarming levels

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Disturbing. Inspiring. Gut-wrenching. Faith-restoring. Anxiety-provoking.The news and social media posts from Ukraine and neighboring countries are all of the above, and more.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For 29 years, a U.S. Navy plaque has hung in an exam room of Donn Dexter, M.D. It commemorates his military service as a hospital corpsman on the USS Ranger aircraft carrier from 1972 to 1976.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A study led by a sociologist at Trinity College Dublin has found that stress caused by poverty directly impacts children.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – You’ve got your masks. You’ve got your vaccines and your boosters. You’re being careful, doing everything right, trying to keep yourself and your family safe. And yet, you don’t feel safe.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It’s the most wonderful time of the year – happy family gatherings, joyful reactions to gifts under the tree and carrying on cherished traditions.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As major holidays and the promise of a new year approach, a new poll of people over 50 shows that most of them are finding joy and staying resilient amid the pandemic.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A new study has shown that stress alone can drive women to excessive drinking. Men who experienced the same stress only drank to excess when they had already started consuming alcohol.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Imagine having such extreme hand tremors, it’s impossible to pick up a drink without it splashing all over your clothes – or shake someone’s hand without being incredibly embarrassed.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A hot stone massage can melt away stress while at the same time softening muscle stiffness and tension. This massage provides a deep state of relaxation and is perfect for anyone that is feeling the effects of stress along with sore, muscular tension.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Holiday gatherings this year will mean a somewhat “return to normal,” so it’s best to be prepared mentally before meeting with friends and family.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – While stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant individuals substantial embarrassment

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more challenging for some people to get in their daily workout.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, the world is focused on the consequences of a climate crisis and how we can still change course.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It’s hard to avoid stress these days with so many competing demands for your time, attention and energy. But with good stress management skills, you can cope with stress in a healthy and creative way.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Music therapy is nothing new overseas and is immensely popular.  Many in Thai society still lack adequate understanding of the healing process with this science, resulting in the lack of serious support.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2021 — Adults with normal blood pressure and high levels of stress hormones were more likely to develop high blood pressure and experience cardiovascular events….

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Humor can help reduce stress by providing a positive way of looking at problems. Humor can also help you perceive what’s ridiculous or absurd in a situation. To promote humor in your life, follow these steps: