Interview, Stress

"This multi-dimensional view of stress, which interlaces the brain in a two-way communication system with the body, accounts for plastic, functional responses to challenges in the environment, as well as the ability to decrease this response when the challenge has passed. Our ability to adapt to these challenges, or allostasis, is a critical factor in both short and long-term life development."This article explains the different levels of stress and how to adapt to them.Read the full article

Stress, Stress Effects On Body

This article from the American Institute of Stress reviews how stress impacts the body.  The original article appears here https://www.stress.org/daily-life

Death, Disease, Health, Heart, Mental Health, Stress

According to The American Institute of Stress,"The relationship between stress, heart disease and sudden death has been recognized since antiquity. The incidence of heart attacks and sudden death have been shown to increase significantly following the acute stress of natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis and as a consequence of any severe stressor that evokes "fight or flight' responses."This article discusses the link between stress and heart disease. Read the full article

Health, Hypertension, Mental, Physical, Stress, Symptoms, Treatment

According to The American Institute of Stress,"Stress, "Pressure", "Tension", and "Anxiety" are often synonymous. Therefore, it is not surprising that hypertension is viewed by many as also being indicative of a state of increased emotional tension, anxiety, or stress."This article explains the relationship between hypertension and stress. Read the full article

Definition, Mental Health, Self-help, Stress

According to The American Institute of StressThere is no universally accepted definition of stress however, "people have very different ideas with respect to their definition of stress. Probably the most common is, "physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension". Another popular definition of stress is, "a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize."This article explains what stress is, and what happens to the human body when a person is experiencing stress. Read the full article