Stress Articles

How to Web Enable Seniors

Friday, November 6th, 2009
The information age has arrived. Cell phones and word processors rule. However, for an important population segment, the ability to use new technology is ...

Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
A new study carried out by Dr. Irit Akirav and research student Eti Ganon-Elazar, working at the Learning and Memory ...

Risk of PTSD Linked to Genes, Environment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Childhood adversity and trauma during adulthood appear to predispose individuals to post-traumatic stress disorders. Researchers found the combination of ...

Retirement Improves Sleep

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
A new study shows that sleep difficulties diminish significantly after retirement. Researchers believe this general improvement in sleep is associated with the removal of work-related demands and stress rather than from actual health benefits of retirement. Results ...

Antidepressants Linked to Premature Births

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Pregnant women who take antidepressant medication are three times more likely to have a premature delivery, according to a ...

Depressed Pregnant Women at Risk for Flu

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
A timely new study suggests pregnant women with significant symptoms of depression often react to the seasonal flu vaccine more than ...

Collateral Damage from Gambling

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Gambling is often perceived as a harmless pastime that may enable an individual to retreat from the daily grind and provide ...

Gastrointestinal Problems from High-Stress Jobs

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Two new research studies discover a significant association between high-stress, high-exposure occupations and long-term gastrointestinal disorders. In one review, ...

Work Stress Peaks During Middle Age

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
A new study by UK scientists suggest the stress levels at work peak when we ...

Women Recognize Emotions Better

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Researchers have finally proved that women have superior skills when it comes to distinguishing emotions. Université de Montréal scientists determined ...