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Skydiving Is Never 'Plane Sailing'
Skydivers show the same
level of physical stress
before every jump whether a
first-timer or experienced
jumper, say researchers. ... > full story
Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
New results link job stress
to dyslipidemia, a disorder
that alters the levels of
lipids and lipoproteins in
the blood. An altered lipid
... > full story
Acute Stress Primes Brain for Better Cognitive and Mental Performance
Chronic stress is known to
cause major health problems,
yet acute stress can be good
for you. A new study shows
why. Stress generates new ne ... > full story
Brain's Stress Circuits Undergo Profound Learning Early in Life, Scientists Find
Researchers have discovered
that stress circuits in the
brain undergo profound
learning early in life.
Using a number of cutting
... > full story
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For Combat Veterans Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 'Fear Circuitry' in the Brain Never Rests
May 18, 2013 — Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these ... > full story -
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
May 16, 2013 — The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder is significantly associated with the development of type 2 ... > full story -
Chronic Pain Sufferers Likely to Have Anxiety
May 8, 2013 — Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new ... > full story -
Self-Affirmation Improves Problem-Solving Under Stress
May 3, 2013 — New research provides the first evidence that self-affirmation can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance. Understanding that self-affirmation -- the process of ... > full story -
Violent Video Games Have Lower Effects on Highly-Exposed Teens
May 3, 2013 — Teenagers who are highly exposed to violent video games —- three or more hours per day -— show blunted physical and psychological responses to playing a violent game, reports a new ... > full story -
Persistent Pain After Stressful Events May Have a Neurobiological Basis
May 2, 2013 — A new study is the first to identify a genetic risk factor for persistent pain after traumatic events such as motor vehicle collision and sexual assault. The study also contributes further evidence ... > full story -
Workplace Stress Poses Risk to Health
April 23, 2013 — Stressful situations at work can have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system and the metabolism. Stress, which is transmitted by direct and indirect signaling pathways, leads to an ... > full story -
Social Stress and the Inflamed Brain
April 21, 2013 — Depression is the leading cause of disability with more than 350 million people globally affected by this disease. In addition to debilitating consequences on mental health, depression predisposes an ... > full story -
Intranasal Neuropeptide Y May Offer Therapeutic Potential for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
April 21, 2013 — Stress triggered neuropsychiatric disorders take an enormous personal, social and economic toll on society. In the US more than half of adults are exposed to at least one traumatic event throughout ... > full story -
Most Effective PTSD Therapies Are Not Being Widely Used, Researchers Find
April 11, 2013 — Post-traumatic stress disorder affects nearly 8 million adults in any given year, federal statistics show. Fortunately, clinical research has identified certain psychological interventions that ... > full story
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