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  • Job Stress Can Cause Heart Disease
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    Job Stress Can Cause Heart Disease
    The relation between stress and metabolic syndrome Revolutionary findings The latest study published in the British Medical Journal directly links chronic stress to heart disease, diabetes, and other lifestyle disorders. The following are the key points to be noted from the study: Research included 10,308 civil servants from Great Britain in the age group 35-55. The research was carried out over a period of 14 years to study the effects of chronic job stress on the heart and the pancreas. The relationship between chronic job stress and metabolic syndrome was studied. A number of stress factors were considered to be responsible for the increased risk of diseases such as high blood pressure, lack of insulin production, and obesity. The central finding was the relation between job stress and the occurrence of the metabolic syndrome.  [...]
    Posted at November 25th, 2009
  • Ways To Tackle Work Stress
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    Ways To Tackle Work Stress
    Research indicates that a significant percentage of the American population is affected by work stress. And the discouraging news is that the number is steadily on the rise. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health of the CDC has shown that work stress affects nearly 29% to 40% of the American workforce. An online poll indicated that more than 50% of the individuals responded positively to the question on work-stress and exhaustion. Stress has adverse impacts on health. These effects can be relatively harmless such common colds. The more serious effects include heart ailments and the metabolic syndrome. Work-stress is so common that it is hard to label any job as stress-free. The key to manage job-stress is adaptability. Some popular techniques that you can experiment with to tackle work-stress are mentioned below: Begin  [...]
    Posted at November 25th, 2009
  • The Effects Of Stress On The Human Immune System
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    The Effects Of Stress On The Human Immune System
    Stress affects health is established knowledge. Whereas some research has proven that stress can be detrimental to the immune system, other research proves otherwise. A meta-analysis of two hundred ninety-three studies that were conducted in the previous thirty years solves the jigsaw puzzle. Two eminent psychologists, Suzanne Segerstrom and Gregory Miller, came up with revolutionary findings: Stress has negative effects on the immune system. Stress factors that are short-term stimulate the immune system. The body’s own response, “fight or flight”, prepares the immune system from getting infected through bites, abrasions, and other potential dangers to the human body. Chronic stress increases the vulnerability of the immune system. If the stress prolongs over a long period of time, the adaptive nature of the “fight or flight”  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009
  • Tips For Final Terms That Combat Stress
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    Tips For Final Terms That Combat Stress
    Tip 1—Fight anxious thoughts Final terms and stress go hand in hand. The whole idea of examinations and the procedure of memorizing loads of information and recollecting it a few months down the line can send a shiver down anyone’s spine. However, there are some unique and creative ways that can help you beat anxiety related to finals. The vacation that follows will only be further relaxing. The resources listed below can relieve anxiety when the finals approach: Tackle exam anxiety head on Tests are meant to test you and hence you should not take them lightly. A certain amount of anxiety with regards to the approaching finals will ensure that you arm yourself with a proper schedule. However, when this stress is not kept in check and under control, your concentration and output can take a severe beating. Anxious thoughts are  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009
  • Final And Midterm Exam Studies – Ways To Keep Stress At Bay
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    Final And Midterm Exam Studies – Ways To Keep Stress At Bay
    Blunders that can ruin your final term Stress is synonymous with final and midterm exams. The entire procedure of recollecting information learned over the entire year in a timeframe of a few weeks is stressful in itself. Add to this the fear of failure or not doing well in these exams and you have all the ingredients for chronic stress. Many students fall into this trap. There exist certain factors that are common across students that add to the pressure of performing well in the final term. Read on to know if these are what you face. Burning the midnight oil A majority of students who set study deadlines will stay awake the entire night with books. The fatigue that follows the next day leaves many to question its logic. Are there any positives to gain from entire-night studying that can nullify the fatigue and exhaustion of the  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009
  • College Stress: Its Common Causes
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    College Stress: Its Common Causes
    The various reasons for college stress Nearly all college students encounter stress. College stress is one of the reasons that a low percentage of students actually go on to graduate. What could be the reasons behind these alarming stress levels? The ones mentioned below are some of the most common: Academic Pressure The hard work that studies demand at college is more significant than in regular schools and high schools. The primary reason for this is lack of material for study from teachers. Parental support is also found lacking. Classes are often difficult to comprehend. Challenging modules, lack of time, and tests difficult to crack add to the woes of the students. College studies require a lot of research from the student’s end and every student must be committed in putting in that extra effort. All these mean that the student  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009
  • Collegiate Life – Reduction Of Stress While At College
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    Collegiate Life – Reduction Of Stress While At College
    Organize yourself Collegiate life can be stressful to a significant degree. There are many reasons for this. The diverse nature of collegiate life and the stress associated with its various aspects can have dilapidating effects on the health of the student, both physically and psychologically. If you are a regular college-goer encountering stressful situations, these tips will help you overcome those hurdles and maintain your peace. The move from school-life to college life is a monumental one. From dependence on parents and teachers for help, students are now independent left to find their own defense mechanisms. Peer pressure on the need to have a nightlife and the leniency shown towards class attendance leads to students picking up all the wrong habits. This is where organizational skills come to the rescue. Make  space Just  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2009
  • Stress And Healthy Living
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    Stress And Healthy Living
    Tension and stress: How they impact your body, and ways to enjoy healthy living Manifestations of tension or stress The widely accepted definition of stress is that it is a kind of change that can cause a strain either physically, emotionally, or psychologically. Stress is nature’s way of indicating that all is not right with the body and therefore stress to a certain degree is desirable. The stress that we encounter in our daily lives has many manifestations: Eustress Have you ever felt that adrenaline rush when you think of skydiving or mountain-climbing? Then it’s eustress that you are experiencing. This type of stress is not only is mesmerizing but is also vital for the optimal functioning of the body. Acute stress This kind of stress lasts for a short while. It can have positive effects such as eustress or it can be dilapidating  [...]
    Posted at November 22nd, 2009
  • Why Do Some Individuals React To Stressors In A Different Way?
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    Why Do Some Individuals React To Stressors In A Different Way?
    The stress effects are unique and this is the reason why It is easily noticeable that some individuals live in chaos, whereas others get subdued by a slight change in their lives even though that change may be positive. Contrary to the objective nature, subjectivity is the hallmark of stress. Some of the common factors that cause stress across all individuals are work, finance, tight schedules, and failures in relationships. Though the factors may be common, each individual copes with stress in a unique way. There are many reasons for these different coping strategies: Different resource availability Of the many definitions of stress, one of the most common is that it manifests itself when an individual cannot match the demands of a situation from the resources available. This will result in a perception of being under threat. This  [...]
    Posted at November 22nd, 2009
  • The Impact Of Stress On Health And Happiness
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    The Impact Of Stress On Health And Happiness
    How stress, health, and happiness are interconnected The negative effects of stress on health are cliché. However, the extent of this influence is largely unknown. Stress eats into the immune system, which can make you vulnerable to heart ailments and can multiply the risks of becoming susceptible to common cold and influenza. These illnesses may sound trivial but can have a drastic impact on your overall happiness quotient. The following information and tools can provide you an insight on the impact of stress on health. You will also learn tips to remain healthy. Tension and Health Learn how tension and stress negatively affect health and how you can feel healthier. Stress-related ailments How many? Learn all of them irrespective of their gravity. Ways to follow a healthy lifestyle A five-step plan is all it takes to develop a  [...]
    Posted at November 21st, 2009
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