Size of brain structure could signal vulnerability to anxiety disorders
...n to develop anxiety disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder and others do not," says Mohammed Milad, ...e overwhelming fear and may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For example, it would not be unusual for a soldier who experienced a traumatic ba...Obese men more carb intolerant than obese women
...e capacity to handle excess food, which puts extra stress on their bodies, causing decreased performance and, possibly, illness." "Obesity can lead to impaired lung function, sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions. Therefore, health-care providers should encourage their obese...UQ researchers tackle emotions head on at the cellular level
...ies that underlie disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety are thought to be mediated by...he amygdala, such as panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder anxiety and depression. The researchers' work was recently published in the highly prestig...Healthy weight means healthier blood lipid profile in children, study finds
...disease begins in childhood with genetics, weight, stress and activity level each playing a role, the researchers say. "We think the atherosclerotic process, the building up of fat and other material in the artery wall that ultimately ends up causing a heart attack when the person is in his 40s, 50s or 60s,...Patients learn more facts from videos but need contact with doctor to soothe their anxiety
...ichigan Health System, also found that anxiety and stress are reduced much more among patients after they have visited with their doctors than after viewing the information on the educational video. "The study confirmed the informational value of videotape-based educational materials. In fact, patients lear...Mental health following stroke, spinal cord injury; sensory evaluation tools
...troke rehabilitation, depression following stroke, stress and spinal cord injury, detection and treatment of...troke. Veterans with spinal cord injury have more stress than civilians with spinal cord injury and general population, pg. 291 This study examines the effe...Neuroscientists identify how trauma triggers long-lasting memories in the brain
...n treatments for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. The study shows that emotionally arousing events activate the brain's amygdala, the almond-shaped portion of the brain involved in emotional learning and memory, which then increases a protein called "Arc" in the neurons in the hippocampus,...Cognitive therapy reduces repeat suicide attempts by 50 percent
...sk, so that they can learn adaptive ways to handle stress and resolve their problems and thereby reduce the likelihood they will resort to suicidal behavior as a solution." Also participating in the study were: Drs. Thomas Ten Have, Sharon Xie, and Judd Hollander, University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Gregg H...Tsunami raises questions about disaster mental health, Science reports
...vivors will suffer from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other long-term mental health problem... the common notion that people who have been under stress are more likely to snap when something disastrous happens. In the U.S., in event of a natural disa...Study: Brain structures contribute to asthma
...ious studies and clinical evidence have shown that stress and emotional turmoil adversely affect people with inflammatory diseases like asthma. And signs of inflammation have been shown to affect the brain. But until now, nobody knew exactly what brain circuits were involved in these seemingly intertwined e...National critical care program benefits families, patients, and hospitals
... member is under care, which can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety for both the family and patient. Yet, ...plementation of the CCFAP. Surveys measured family stress level, family need for specific services, family satisfaction with ICU team communication and care r...Prevent prostate cancer with antioxidants? Gene pathway may reveal more clues
...nship between loss of protection against oxidative stress and the initiation of prostate cancer," adds Cory Abate-Shen, Ph.D., senior study author and professor of medicine and neuroscience, member at the Center for Biotechnology and Medicine at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. "One key finding is...Wheelchair technology & spinal cord injury
...d-adjusted rear axle to ease propulsion and lessen stress on the upper limbs. Rehabilitation improves whee...been associated with the development of repetitive stress injuries among wheelchair users. Seventeen volunteers propelled their wheelchairs using the Variable...UCSD study clarifies insulin's role in blocking release of energy in patients with type II diabetes
...gator, found that high levels of insulin can block stress hormones known as catecholamines, which normally cause the release of cellular energy. Adrenaline is the best known example of a catecholamine. For normal metabolism to occur, the body needs a balanced input of insulin and catecholamines. One of th...Heart disease patients face greater risk of PTSD
...run an increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, says a new research review done in Denma...fic psychiatric symptoms -- dissociation and acute stress disorder -- at the time of coronary artery disease Lack of social support Demographic factors such a...Panic disorder appears to increase risk of coronary heart disease
...ease is not known. However, they note that certain stress responses to depression already have been shown to increase the risk of coronary heart disease, which reinforces the study's conclusion that the association between a panic disorder and coronary heart disease "suggests the need for cardiologists and ...Artificial cervical disc replacement offered for neck and arm pain problems
...ement between the vertebrae resulting in increased stress on the discs above and below the fusion. This additional pressure may cause excessive wear and tear on the adjacent discs, which may lead to more pain and the need for additional surgery. "The goal is to find an implant that can simulate the natura...Supportive spouse may reduce effect of job strain on blood pressure
...del of healthcare does not include job strain, but stress at work and at home can modify the health of patients."...Study shows new imaging tracer clarifies cause of chest pain up to 30 hours after pain stops
...se of the chest pain without requiring a treadmill stress test or use of a drug that produces stress to assess heart function," says Dr. Dilsizian. Nuclear medicine combines computers, detectors and ...Groundbreaking consensus: pediatric cardiology training recommendations
...-education that this complex specialty demands and stress the importance of continuing investigative research, ideally throughout their entire careers. Written by top experts in pediatric cardiology, the document lists training requirements in the following areas, each with its own task force: general pedia...