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Stress is a factor in the healing of wounds, whether they be in skin or mucosal tissue, but stress affects healing in these tissues differently, according to new research conducted at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
"We believe what may improve healing in one tissue type may possibly worsen healing in a different type of […]

New research published in the March 3, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds that anger-induced electrical changes in the heart can predict future arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
While previous studies have demonstrated an increased incidence of sudden cardiac death during times of population stress such as earthquake […]

The world’s largest ambulance study focusing on chest pain is now underway in Sweden. The study is called "Relieve" and is about evaluating, alleviating and treating chest pain and anxiety in patients requiring ambulance care. Rapid relief of pain and anxiety can be the difference between life and

As of September 30, 2008 over 200,000 women were serving on active duty in the U.S. military. While women are technically barred from serving in combat they are serving in support positions in combat areas in greater numbers. This new role for women in the military brings with it new physical and mental health concerns, […]

For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience. The sensory environment (i.e., the sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting) can cause a child’s anxiety levels to rise. This is especially true in children with developmental disabilities who may have difficulty understanding the unfamiliar clinical environment. A […]

New research published today in Nature Neuroscience suggests that beta blockers could be the answer to weakening or erasing painful or emotional memories for patients who experience phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Commenting on these new findings, Mind’s Chief Executive Paul Farmer said:
"This is fascinating research that could transform

A generic beta-blocker normally used to control blood pressure could one day be used to treat anxiety and phobia by erasing bad memories,
according to a new Dutch study.
The research was the work of Dr Merel Kindt, a professor in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences - Clinical Psychology at the University of
Amsterdam and other […]

Each year, many people seek emergency treatment for unexplained chest pains. A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, indicates several common factors among those affected, including

A PhD thesis defended at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has investigated the relationship between adolescents’ perception of their physical qualities and their psychological well-being and unwellness.
Self-concept may be defined as the totality of perceptions that each person has of themselves, and this self identity plays an important role in the psychological functioning […]

"Association Between Anxiety and Smoking in a Sample of Urban Black Men," Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health: Bradley Collins and Stephen Lepore of Temple University’s Health Behavior Research Center examined the relationship between self-reported smoking status and anxiety among 430 black, middle-aged men

The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund has awarded 20 Advocacy in Action grants totaling $100,000 to member organizations selected by a competitive application process to assist groups in forwarding advocacy locally.
"These grants offer our member organizations support as they work to advance our goal of eradicating breast cancer," said Fran

A groundbreaking new study by researchers in the US suggests that teenagers who smoke could be setting themselves up to become depressed
adults.
Published pre-press as an early on line issue last month in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, the research was the work of Florida State
University Psychology Professor Carlos A Bola?±os-Guzm??n and colleagues.
In their background information Bola?±os and

Materialistic people tend to form strong connections to particular product brands when their level of anxiety about death is high, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Authors Aric Rindfleisch (University of Wisconsin-Madison and Korea University), James E. Burroughs (University of Virginia), and Nancy Wong (University of Wisconsin-Madison) examined levels of materialism […]

generic diflucan online buy Medication and psychotherapy may be beneficial for patients suffering from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). But a new Cochrane Review found that much more research is required to determine the most effective treatment and whether both approaches should be used

Early results of a randomized controlled clinical trial suggest that the SSRI drug escitalopram (brand names Lexapro, Cipralex) may benefit older
adults with generalized anxiety disorder, although it is likely the trial failed to show clear overall benefits compared with placebo because some trial
patients dropped out. The researchers said the drug needs

In the early days of the Internet, some scholars once predicted a lessening of racism and race-based discrimination in online interactions thanks to the anonymity and race-neutral nature of the medium. But according to a new study published by a University of Illinois professor who studies race and the Internet, adolescents are increasingly experiencing both […]

Teenagers are turning to alcohol and cigarettes to relieve school stress. This is the finding of a study presented at The British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology annual conference.
The study carried out by psychologist Dr Pamela Taylor at Salford

Playing ‘Tetris’ after traumatic events could reduce the flashbacks experienced in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), preliminary research by
Oxford University psychologists suggests.
If this early-stage work continues to show promise, it could inform new clinical interventions for use immediately after trauma to prevent or lessen
the flashbacks that are the hallmark symptom of PTSD. Existing treatments can only […]

A network of emotion-regulating brain regions implicated in the pathological worry that can grip patients with anxiety disorders may also be useful for predicting the benefits of treatment.
A new study appearing online Jan. 2 reports that high levels of brain activity in an emotional center called the amygdala reflect patients’ hypersensitivity

Earthquakes have aftershocks not just the geological kind but the mental kind as well. Just like veterans of war, earthquake survivors can experience post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.
Buy ultram pills In 1988, a massive earthquake in Armenia killed 17,000 people and destroyed nearly half the town of Gumri.

Chocolate, excitement and the stress of Christmas: these are not just a headache for parents. They are also responsible for triggering migraines in many young people. Learning how to manage stress and avoid triggers are just as important as getting the right medication. However the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) […]

Researchers using functional MRI (fMRI) have determined that the circuitry in the area of the brain responsible for suppressing memory is dysfunctional in patients suffering from stress-related psychiatric disorders. Results of the study will be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
"For patients with major depression and other stress-related […]

The PruHealth Vitality Index, a major study published today, reveals a clear gap between Britons’ perceptions of what it means to be healthy and having a real understanding of the impact of lifestyle, diet and fitness levels on current and future health. The Index - which will be repeated on a biannual basis to track […]

We are faced with uncertainty every day. Will our investments pay off? Will we get the promotions we are hoping for? When faced with the unknown, most people experience some degree of anxiety and discomfort. Exactly how much anxiety someone experiences during uncertain times depends on his or her personality profile. In particular, it is […]

For older adults who have lived through the Great Depression, news stories comparing present circumstances to the harsh realities of food lines, few jobs, and extreme poverty of the 1930’s may be panic-producing. Add that to the fact that an economic crisis disproportionately affects older adults who need access to retirement funds, and it’s not […]