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• Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study
  Synthetic marijuana reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in rats
• Chocolate Soothes the Stressed-Out Soul
  Study found eating dark version lowered levels of stress hormones
• Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress
  Parents can help limit exposure
• Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
  Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study
• Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
  Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds
• After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline
  Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed
• Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients
  Women report improved emotional and mental health in study
• Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks
  Survivors offer clues to the impact of severe physical, psychosocial suffering, researchers say
• Post-Traumatic Stress May Raise Death Risks
  Veterans with disorder more likely to die within a year of major surgery, study finds
• Study Upends Comfort-Food Theory
  Researcher says people more open to change during stressful periods
• Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues
  Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests
• Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer
  In mouse study, those living alone had larger tumors than those in groups
• Angst May Protect Against Some Skin Cancer
  Study finds less squamous cell carcinoma in mice under short-term stress
• Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes, Study Finds
  Experts urge changes throughout medicine to reduce fatigue and distress
• Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress
  Help keep it at bay
• Health Tip: Stress Has Its Warning Signs
  Here's a list of possible symptoms
• Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure
  Battlefield experience linked to hypertension years later, study finds
• Busy Roads Boost Blood Pressure
  Study found those who lived near heavy traffic noise had raised readings
• Soothe Back-to-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax
  Simple steps can lessen stress when children get overwhelmed, experts say
• Stressed Out College Students Losing Sleep
  Worries put them at risk for poor mental and physical health, experts say
• Social Stress Sends Body Fat to the Stomach
  In turn, that meant heart risks were raised, researcher says
• For Many, 9/11-Linked Trauma Emerged Years Later
  Rates of reported PTSD climbed 5 years after the attacks, but asthma rates have steadily fallen, study finds
• Leave Worries Behind When Packing for Vacation
  Absence of negative emotions contributes to a great trip, survey finds
• Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
  For a good night's sleep, follow these expert tips
• Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
  When combined with air pollution, smoking, it raises chances of condition, study finds
• Recession Takes Toll on Children's Health
  National poll finds kids in poorest families feel effects most
• Parents of Children With Autism Report High Stress Levels
  Behavior problems, not additional caretaking, seem to cause the distress
• Many Veterans Need Mental Health Care
  Those returning from Iraq may not show sign of problems right away, study notes
• How to De-Stress a Recession-Riddled Life
  Simple strategies should help in staying calm and moving on
• Blood Rush to the Brain When Angry Is a Good Sign
  Healthy reaction to mental stress not seen in those with high blood pressure, study finds
• Job Stress, Economy Weighing on Americans
  Worries lead to extra pounds and tip the scales toward more health risks, researcher says
• Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
  Trouble concentrating may add to stress levels, researcher says
• Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby
  Researchers link job strain, long hours to low birth weight
• Health Tip: Laughter is Good for You
  It can help combat stress
• Teen Stress May Have Roots in First Three Years of Life
  Overuse of day care, insensitive moms linked to higher stress levels in adolescence
• Shop 'Til You Drop: You May Feel Better
  Survey finds many women use spending sprees to boost emotional well-being in hard times
• Study Links Cancerous Tumors With Depression
  Research with rats finds biological tie between growths and mood changes
• Health Tip: Prevent Burnout
  Suggestions to help ward off stress
• Not All Caregivers Are Stressed and Depressed
  Some discover satisfaction in challenging role, survey finds
• After Job Loss, People Report More Health Issues
  Society should consider ways to mitigate the effects, experts say
• Health Tip: Learn to Manage Your Stress
  Busy women especially prone to role strain
• U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out
  Access to care improves, studies find, but treatment quality lags for elderly, vets
• Health Tip: Allow Yourself to Grieve
  Here's how
• Health Tip: After Baby is Born
  Suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner
• Work Strife Stresses the Heart
  The link seems certain but solutions less so, experts say
• Combat Duty Harms Long-Term Health of Vets
  Though soldiers tend to be healthier, trauma erases the advantage, study finds
• Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100
  Sunnier, non-neurotic types may live longer, study suggests
• Having Psoriasis Raises Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension
  Researchers suspect chronic inflammation is common thread among all 3 conditions
• Worms Reveal More of Longevity's Secrets
  The way cells use oxygen could keep them younger, longer
• Soothing Songs Please the Heart
  Particularly when patients pick the tunes, study suggests
• Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure
  And they're more likely to lack treatment for it years after freedom, study finds
• Across the U.S., Stress Varies by Region
  CDC surveys find more relaxed people in Hawaii, fewer in Kentucky, W. Va.
• Study Challenges Link Between Panic Attacks, PTSD
  Findings suggest many factors contribute to stress disorder, not just fear during trauma
• As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression
  But whether jobs trigger psychological woes or vice versa is unclear, expert says
• Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety
  Brief counseling before, after surgery eases concern over side effects, study finds
• TV Time May Not Be Benign
  Behavioral problems, obesity more likely in kids who watch 2 hours-plus a day
• Trouble Sleeping? Try These Tips
  What you do and drink before bedtime can have an effect
• Asperger Syndrome Tied to Low Cortisol Levels
  Finding could steer caregivers away from situations that would add to anxiety
• An Online Guide to Cope With Recession-Related Stress
  U.S.-supported site offers advice, referrals to help protect your health
• Registry Created for Broken Heart Syndrome
  Data collection aims to aid in recognizing, treating rare but real condition
• What Causes Mystery Heart Condition?
  Stress cardiomyopathy linked to common drugs, study finds
• Health Tip: Stress and Diabetes
  The body's response can affect your blood sugar
• Mental Exhaustion Impedes Physical Performance
  Researchers say finding could serve as model for diagnosing chronic fatigue
• Migraines in Pregnancy Boost Vascular Risks
  Headaches should be seen as indicator of other problems, expert says
• Post-Traumatic Stress Tied to Increased Suicide Risk
  How young adults respond to early trauma seems to play a role, study finds
• Take Note: Doodling Can Help Memory
  It actually keeps us on track with boring tasks, study suggests
• Waiting Is the Hardest Part in Biopsies
  Study finds stress hormone levels abnormal among women waiting for breast biopsy results
• Control Your Anger, Help Your Heart
  Yale project looks at electrocardiogram patterns for those with implanted defibrillators
• Job Losses Carry High 'Stress Tag'
  Battered economy exacts emotional toll on unemployed, families, even those still working
• Minority Clinics Tougher on Doctors
  Physicians face more challenging cases with fewer resources, study suggests
• Female Hormones Deter Salt-Sensitive Hypertension
  Estrogen appears to improve kidneys' ability to shed sodium, study says
• Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function
  Guidelines could diagnose primary ovarian insufficiency in women under 40
• Inflammation May Play Role in Sleep Duration
  Stress, mood affect cytokine regulators underlying resting habits, study says
• Those Who Feel Rejected Direct Hostility Toward Others
  Social exclusion linked to aggression found in school shootings, other tragedies
• Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Boosts Future Health Risks
  Moms may face chance of hypertension, diabetes and blood clots, study says
• Childhood Stress Compromises Immune System
  Early emotional environment a key to later physical health, study says
• A Much-Needed Hero for Troubled Times
  Pilot's action in landing jet in NYC waters and saving lives should inspire those dealing with their own struggles, experts say
• Video Game May Help Reduce Flashbacks From Trauma
  Colorful shapes in 'Tetris' seem to force competition for brain's sensory data
• Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  Finding means condition could be biologically driven, researchers say
• War Vets With Headaches Could Have Brain Problems
  Reduced sense of smell might also signal need for testing, expert says
• Health Tip: Tempering Your Temper
  Suggestions on how to calm down when you get angry
• How to Cope When Illness Doesn't Take a Holiday Break
  Stress-relieving tips may help young and old alike
• Blue and Broke for the Holidays
  Economic woes ratchet up mental health problems already more common this time of year
• Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties
  Easy-to-follow tips can take the guilt, and the calories, out of the equation
• Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery
  Outcome appears to be related to quality of marriage relationship
• Avoiding a Holiday Season of Discontent
  Stress is everywhere, but learning what relaxes you can help, expert says
• Poor Mental Health May Boost Asthma Risk
  But, researchers are still trying to understand the connection
• Memory Formation Different in Those With Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders
  Study may lead to new treatments for PTSD, researchers say
• Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders
  While mechanism is unclear, findings may help improve treatment for psychiatric problems
• Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks
  But lifestyle modifications, especially exercise, can cut the odds, study says
• An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings
  Guests with asthma, respiratory disease will enjoy the party if hosts plan wisely
• When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
  Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own
• Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
  At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say
• Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
  Trees, parks get inner city kids moving, study finds
• Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
  Mental health issues may affect 20% of recent returnees, but help is available
• Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
  Study finds it leads to improved blood flow
• Caring for Aging Loved Ones Can Be a Catch-22
  Journalist Gail Sheehy's painful passage through U.S. health system echoes that of many caregivers
• Hydrogen Sulfide Key Player in Blood Pressure Regulation
  Mouse study finds 'rotten egg'-smelling gas relaxes arteries, may have broader applications
• Blood Pressure on the Rise in America
  More people being treated for hypertension than ever before, study finds
• Economic Crisis Takes Toll on Emotional Health
  Experts seeing more cases of sleeplessness, anxiety, but they offer tips for coping
• Health Tip: Boost Your Energy
  Work smarter and slower
• Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death
  Problems tied to surgery or circulatory or psychiatric troubles a red flag, study suggests
• Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients
  Prior history of mental health problems, sedative use contribute to risk, study says
• Health Tip: Keep Stress at Bay
  Don't let it get to you
• 9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years
  Injured, workers and passersby developed psychological, respiratory woes, latest NYC report finds
• Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
  Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count
• Stress, Anxiety Worsen Response to Allergens
  Delayed reactions also occur in allergic asthma, can be life-threatening, study says
• Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years
  Researchers say mothers milk makes for even-keeled kids
• Health Tip: Deep Breathing Techniques
  To help you relax
• When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too
  Stillbirths, infant deaths caused one in 10 docs to consider giving up practice, survey says
• Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response
  Finding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patients
• Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy
  Suggestions to maintain a sound mind
• 'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers
  Parents who rant at kids' sporting events let ego get in the way, study says
• Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
  Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Headaches
  Keep stress at bay
• Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk
  Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision
• Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression
  Rates were higher among less-skilled and those with lower incomes, study finds
• High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood
  Study also suggests strong association between chilhood overweight and higher readings
• Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster
  Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows
• PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11
  One in 8 NYC residents near scene affected years later, with those injured suffering most
• Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders
  But their tech savvy helps them use online programs as well as drugs to help problem
• For Women, a Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams
  Those in troubled unions report more sleep problems, study finds
• Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep
  Study found excessive use made adolescents more sleepy, restless and stressed
• Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress
  It eased anxiety, corrected belief that reliving memories must be avoided, study concludes
• 9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment
  Stress levels comparable to those seen in returning Afghanistan war veterans, study says
• Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly
  But increased cardiovascular risk less certain, researchers find
• Sorafenib Shows Promise for Heart-Lung Disease
  Cancer drug interferes with abnormal cell growth seen in pulmonary hypertension
• Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy
  Here are ways to prevent feeling burned out and stressed
• High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors
  Study finds little more than half of patients were checked, only 39% met treatment goals
• High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease
  Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated
• Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
  Intellectual demands reap mental benefits regardless of age or education, study finds
• Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
  They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis
• Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
  Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment
• 9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Trauma
  Social workers hearing repeated stories can suffer post-traumatic stress of their own
• Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly
  Mechanism unclear, but nursing home study says risk greatest week after meds begin
• Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia
  Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood flow to heart, study finds
• Treating PTSD Helps Kids Deal With Loss
  Camp-based therapy proved more beneficial than individual grief counseling, study finds
• Work Conflicts Can Do a Job on Your Sleep
  They're more disruptive than long hours, night shifts or job insecurity, study says
• Heart Failure Drugs Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men
  Loop diuretics more than double risk for fractures, study finds
• Testosterone Levels Among Financial Traders Affect Performance
  British study found those with more of the male hormone in the morning made more money
• Heard the One About How to Beat Tension?
  Research shows anticipation of laughter helps reduce body's release of stress hormones
• New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
  Multi-drug regimens, dose timing, adherence to therapy all matter, heart association says
• Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes
  Aggressive action is safe and may cut risk of disability, death, study finds
• Aggression on Job More Harmful Than Sexual Harassment
  Study finds bullied workers had more stress, less commitment and higher levels of anxiety
• Deficit in Brain Function Puts Teens at Risk of Drug Abuse
  Frontal cortex at center of ability to control impulsive responses, study finds
• Aromatherapy Falls Short, Study Finds
  It didn't heal wounds, relieve pain or boost immune status
• Substance Abusers With PTSD Face Poorer Outcomes
  Finding shows half with drug dependence also have post-traumatic stress disorder
• Surviving Daylight Saving Switch
  Night owls especially need to readjust to cope with loss of hour's sleep on March 9
• Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments
  Study finds blood can used to diagnose severity of bipolar illness
• Health Tip: Canker Sores
  Who's more likely to get them
• Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer
  Researchers find chronic worry impairs immune response to cancer-causing virus
• PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease
  Study finds trauma disorder as good a marker for health status as common chronic ills
• Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress
  Adults abused in childhood lack protective changes against depression, U.S. study says
• Health Tip: Reduce Stress at Work
  Suggestions to try
• Spouse's Sickness Bodes Ill for Partner's Health
  Stress of hospitalization may pose deadly burden
• Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications
  Black women also less likely to have blood pressure under control, study finds
• 9/11 Attacks Changed Way Americans Dream
  Small study suggests images more intense, but oddly lacking planes flying into towers
• Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging
  Active people biologically younger than couch potato set, British study suggests
• Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome
  Drugs as good or better than others in treating both conditions
• High Levels of Stress After 9/11 Raised Heart Disease Risk
  Cardiovascular problems surfaced in people with no history of heart trouble
• Breast Is Best for Reducing Stress
  Early breast-feeding may bolster kids' ability to handle anxiety
• Post-Holiday Letdown Can Be Avoided
  Healthy diet, exercise are real blues-beaters, experts say
• Cabin Fever Has an Online Cure This Year
  National Wildlife Federation site shows parks and green spaces close to your zip code
• High Blood Pressure Key Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
  Only one-third to one-half of those getting treatment reach their target levels, survey finds
• Amount of Exercise Key to Lowering Kids' Blood Pressure
  Study finds total levels of activity more important than intensity
• Night Shift Work May Heighten Risk for Cancer
  Expert panel to add it to list of 'probable' causes of malignancy
• Health Tip: Put Nightmares to Bed
  Deal with the cause of your bad dreams
• Health Tip: Make the Holidays More Meaningful
  Suggestions for you and your children
• Health Tip: Keep Kids on a Realistic Schedule
  Avoid planning too many activities
• Health Tip: Relaxation Techniques
  Suggestions to help you take it easy
• Energy Drinks Could Pose Blood Pressure Risks
  Medicated heart patients might be in danger, study suggests
• Health Tip: Managing Stress
  Diet and exercise can help you relax
• Health Tip: While Chewing Gum May Relieve Stress ...
  Don't chew too vigorously
• Handling Stress Properly Increases Good Cholesterol
  And that can help protect your arteries, study suggests
• Health Tip: Adjusting to a Move
  Help your child deal with the change
• Child Maltreatment Rises in Homes of Soldiers Sent to War
  Stress on spouse left behind cited by U.S. Army-sponsored study
• Health Tip: When Your Child Is Stressed
  Here's how you can help
• Health Tip: Stressed Out?
  Meditation can help
• 9/11 Dreams Study Suggests TV Coverage Boosted Stress
  Findings would apply to people coping with Virginia Tech tragedy, expert says
• Parental Drinking Boosts Alcoholism Risk for ADHD Kids
  Association is partly explained by family stresses, studies find
• Inflammatory Genes Linked to Salt-Sensitive Hypertension
  If sodium handling goes awry, study says blood pressure spike persists long after it should
• Study Backs Worksite Stress Interventions
  Tension-reducing programs help hearts and the bottom line, Italian researchers say
• Video Game Injuries a Holiday Hazard
  Physical therapy group urges parents to give safety a thumbs up
• Common PTSD Drug May Be Useless
  Study finds guanfacine offers no benefit and carries risks
• PTSD Diagnosed More in Women
  Different responses to trauma might explain disparity, study suggests
• 'Blackberry Thumb' Proves a Sour Fruit of Modern Labor
  Therapists offer preventive exercises for users of handheld digital devices
• Lung Problems for 9/11 Rescuers More Widespread: Study
  70% of responders reported pulmonary trouble and twice the rate of abnormalities as the general population
• Health Tip: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  An extremely painful or stressful event can trigger symptoms
• Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child
  Keep family stress to a minimum
• Vietnam's Psychological Toll on Troops Revised Downward
  Close analysis shows 40 percent fewer cases of post-traumatic stress disorder
• Stress Can Shrink and Age Your Brain
  Effects range from memory problems to cell damage linked to aging, studies say
• Health Tip: Living With Irritable Bowel
  Controlling stress, healthy diet may help
• Breast-Fed Babies Handle Stress Better Later in Life: Study
  Much less likely to be anxious than those who had been bottle-fed
• Enron Founder's Death Linked to Heart Disease
  While stress contributed, Kenneth Lay also had coronary-artery disease, autopsy shows
• Spray Away That Marital Stress, Researcher Suggests
  Nasal spray of oxytocin, the 'love hormone,' can cut aggression
• Enlarged Heart Not Always a Sign of Trouble
  Type of stress determines how the heart reacts, researchers report
• Collaborative Care Best for Alzheimer's
  Improvements noted in patients and their caregivers, study says
• NYC Teens Drank More After 9/11
  Nearly twice as likely to consume more alcohol, study finds
• Hormone May Help Control Unwarranted Fears
  Cortisol interferes with retrieval of emotionally charged memories, study suggests
• Running Alone May Offer Diminished Rewards
  Study with rats shows less benefit to the brain
• Combat Stress Boosts Heart Disease Risk
  Cardiac dangers continue even decades later, study finds
• Stress Can Trigger, Worsen Heart Attacks
  Blood pressure, heart activity took longer to return to normal, study finds
• Anger Can Harm Your Health
  ER visits show injured men were more likely to be upset at the time they got hurt
• Hard Times Better for Female Fetuses, Study Suggests
  Mothers-to-be may spontaneously abort more boys during hard times, researchers say
• On-the-Job Stress Bad for the Heart
  British study links it to increase in risk factors for cardiovascular disease
• Hormone Could Serve as an Antidepressant
  Leptin already seen as key to weight loss, researchers say
• Health Tip: Don't Overschedule Your Kids
  Plan extracurricular activities in moderation
• Health Tip: Less Parental Stress
  Schedule some 'down' time
• Healthy Aging: The 40s -- Middle-Aged, Mega-Stressed
  Simple steps can help you cope with everyday anxiety
• Cell Phones Are Disrupting Family Life
  Job-related calls are stressing out working couples, study finds
• Women, It's Never Too Early to Protect Your Heart
  Stress, fluctuating hormone levels can cause problems long before menopause, study suggests
• Marital Squabbles Can Harm Your Health
  Conflict-related stress damages wound-healing ability, study finds
• Practice 'Safe Stress' Over the Holidays
  Reduce the emotional and physical tolls of the season
• Path to the Truth May Lead to the Stomach
  Measuring GI activity might improve lie detection accuracy, prodigy's study suggests
• Stress May Reduce Women's Risk of Breast Cancer
  It might limit production of estrogen, study suggests
• Health Tip: A Compulsion to Work
  Hints that you may be a workaholic
• Health Tip: Releasing Stress
  Some ways to unwind
• Health Tip: Stressing Quiet Time
  How to rid your family of stress
• Low-Level Jobs Increase Cardiac Risk
  Rapid heartbeat, less heart response found in British study
• Meditation Study Shows Life Gains
  Researchers say long-term study found those who practice TM live longer
• Virtual Reality May Help Troubled Vets
  Simulations being tested as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder
• Happy People Make for Healthy People
  Drop in stress hormone tied to reduced disease risk, study suggests
• Health Tip: If You Grind Your Teeth
  Suggestions that may help you stop
• Refugees More Likely to Suffer PTSD
  Those in Western nations were 10 times more susceptible than general population
• Stressed Out and Sick About It
  How to keep chronic stress from undermining your health
• Sometimes a Heart Attack Is Really a 'Broken Heart'
  Stress can temporarily stun main pumping chamber, study finds
• Health Tip: Steps to Less Stress
  Learning to cope
• Health Tip: Stress Can Make You Clumsy
  Why you may be a klutz
• Forgive and Forget -- Stress, That Is
  Compassion is good for your health, research suggests
• Deep Breathing Beats Stress
  Sitting in chair for just five minutes can calm you down, experts claim
• Self-Hypnosis Calms Kids During Tough Procedures
  Relaxation helps them tolerate pain, researchers say
• Money Problems Leading Cause of Holiday Stress
  Tips on coping with financial strains during gift-giving season
• Witnesses to Abuse Suffer as Well
  They can feel stress comparable to victims, study finds
• 'Tis the Season to De-Stress
  Holidays can bring jangled nerves or jingle bells, experts say
• Focus on the Fun During the Festivities
  Tips on how to reduce holiday angst
• Chronic Stress May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
  Sped development of tumors in mice exposed to UV light
• Anger Increases Stroke Risk, Study Claims
  But other experts find fault with the conclusion
• Steps to Steer Clear of Colds and Flu
  Tips include lots of hand washing and plenty of rest
• Staying Safe, Stress-Free For Thanksgiving
  Tips on eating right and easing anxieties
• High Stress Levels Double Risk of Painful Periods
  Study confirms what doctors, women have long suspected
• Triplets Strain Parental Bond
  Stress affects development of infants, researchers say
• Heart Health Tied to Social, Psychological Factors
  Studies find several factors outside the body
• Optimism Protects Against Death
  Those with sunny outlook less likely to die of heart disease and other causes
• Health Tip: Handling Stress
  It's a silent killer
• Stress a Double-Edged Sword
  Improves memory, but reduces ability to solve complex problems
• Mental Distress on the Rise in the United States
  Strikes 1 in 10 adults at least 14 days a month
• Soy Doesn't Affect Fertility
  Study with female monkeys found stress to be more of a factor
• Study Finds New Road Hazard: Heart Attacks
  Finds that pollution, not stress, is the culprit
• Stress, Aggression Bound Tightly Together
  One reinforces the other, explains uncontrolled rage, study says
• Vietnam Vets' Death Rates Higher Just After Discharge
  But since then the rates have been similar to non-Vietnam veterans
• Fatal Car Crashes Increase in Israel After Terror Attacks
  Trend could reflect broad-based impact of heightened stress, researchers suggest
• Parents Shouldn't Play Favorites
  Preferential treatment of certain children has negative effect on all kids, study says
• High Blood Pressure Dulls Emotions
  Elevated levels smooth out highs and lows, study says
• Stress of Task Strains Brain
  It may dampen estrogen's influence on cognition in women, study finds
• A Troubling Return for Iraq Vets
  Wired and tired combatants often overwhelmed by stress of war
• Stress Harms Ability to Fight Stress
  Boosts hormones that buffer against effects of pressure
• Stress May Raise Endometrial Cancer Risk
  Animal study suggests that it doubles odds of disease
• Steady Dose of Stress Stresses Immune System
  Chronic anxiety can lead to breakdown of function, study finds
• Sweat the Stress Out
  Exercise helps ease anxiety and depression
• Iraq War Veterans Ignore Mental Problems
  Many suffer, but stigma keeps them from seeking help
• Health Tip: Angry Men Risk Gum Disease
  Stress linked to poor oral health
• Stressed Young Become Hypertensive Middle-Agers
  Stress response predicts future blood pressure
• Acne Leaves Emotional Scars, Too
  But drugs, stress management, laser therapy can solve skin problem
• Health Tip: Chill Out
  Some suggestions to relieve stress
• Stress Level Tied to Education Level
  Less advantaged have it less often, but it impacts health more, study says
• Neurotics More Prone to Depression
  Risk greatest after stressful life events, study finds
• Stressed Kids Can Become Depressed Adults
  Childhood adversity set some up for mood disorders later
• Anger Fuels Prejudice
  In stressful settings, decisions are altered
• More Fallout From 9/11
  Many Pentagon staffers suffered mental health problems after attack
• Explaining Blood Pressure Spikes During Exercise
  Study identifies possible cause of hypertension that shows up in healthy folks
• Most Juvenile Delinquents Suffer Traumas
  Posttraumatic stress disorder hits these kids hard, study finds
• Taxed Out?
  Relieve tax season stress with a diet change
• Money is the Root of ... Stress
  Almost 75 percent of respondents listed money as top cause of stress
• Staffing Up Has an Unhealthy Down Side
  Workforce expansion can increase employee sicknesses, study says
• Trout Turn Into Bullies Under Stress
  Finding may shed light on aggressive human behavior
• Single Drop of Blood Measures Stress Levels
  Test checks for immune system changes
• Honey May Be a Healthy Sweet
  Research suggests it boosts antioxidant levels
• Mental Stress Hard on the Heart
  It can trigger irregular heartbeats faster than physical exertion
• Losing a Child Increases MS Risk
  Such parents are 50 percent more likely to develop the disease
• Coffee May Pump Up Work Stress
  Study says it increases anxiety levels, though men think it improves performance
• Extroverts Balance Work, Family Better
  Study finds they make more positive connections between the two
• Stress Stresses the Heart
  Study offers new insight about cumulative effect on cardiovascular disease
• Post-Traumatic Stress Boosts Heart Attack Risk
  New study finds a link in Vietnam veterans
• Stress Seems to Block Deep Sleep
  Study blames daytime fretting for nighttime wake-ups
• Nightmare About Iraq Triggers Amnesia
  Case spotlights memory loss caused by stress
• Predicting Smokers' Relapse
  Links between stress, hormones key to returning to habit
• Virtual Reality Makes Chemotherapy More Bearable
  Immersing breast cancer patients in 'alternate' experience eases side effects
• Stress May Strengthen Skin's Immunity
  Short bouts of it boost resistance to infection, help heal wounds
• New Yorkers Sought Solace in Substance Use After 9/11
  Many continued drinking, smoking at higher levels six months later
• Cumulative Stress Ups Risk of PTSD
  Childhood troubles make you more vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder
• Instability Can Dampen Your Outlook
  Unpredictable living conditions make rats pessimistic, researchers say
• Stress Taxes Your Health
  It and similar 'behavioral factors' cause majority of U.S. deaths, study says
• Workplace Anger Widespread
  British study finds managers and employees alike seethe over unfairness
• Shy People May Be More Susceptible to HIV
  Introverts less able to resist sexually transmitted virus
• Holidays Hit Women Hard
  Stress and anxiety take the fun out of the season, survey says
• How to Decompress During the Holidays
  Expert offers advice on dealing with the stress of the season
• Go to the Head of the Class, Die Sooner
  Study: Student-presidents in medical school don't live as long
• Periodontitis an Antisocial Disease?
  Anger, isolation raise risk of gum deterioration, study finds
• Sound Slumber the Natural Way
  Tips on how to get a good night's rest without sleep medications
• Can Fear to Boldly Go Shorten Life?
  Study finds earlier death in rats afraid of trying something new
• Gulf War Vets Still Struggle With Health Problems
  They include chronic fatigue, distress, impaired physical functioning
• Stress May Contribute to Alzheimer's
  Finding could lead to preventive treatment
• PTSD Not Just for War Survivors
  Auto accident victims increasingly diagnosed with it
• Soothing Road Rage
  Study finds natural settings reduce driver frustration
• Estrogen May Impair Ability to Handle Stress
  Female rats showed more memory problems after exposure, researchers say
• Are You a Workaholic?
  Check the characteristics on this list
• Synthetic Marijuana Eases Alzheimer's Agitation
  Study finds calmer patients ease stress for caregivers
• New Moms Can Take the Stress
  Rat study finds they're more resistant to adversity
• Jump in Heart Attacks Seen After 9/11
  New York City hospital had increase in patients for two months following terrorist attacks
• PTSD -- 60 Years Later
  Veterans of World War II and Korea struggle with delayed post-traumatic stress disorder
• Stress Release
  Some ways to unwind
• Emotion Takes Memory on Roller Coaster Ride
  Event is recalled, but things just before it become fuzzy
• Heartburn Pills May Soothe Side Effects of Painkillers
  They could benefit people who take medications for arthritis, chronic pain
• Study Ties Stress to Breast Cancer
  Contradicts other research, but link deemed to be weak
• Stressing Quiet Time
  How to rid your family of stress
• On-the-Job Exercise Not Always Heart-Healthy
  Study finds stress levels may reduce benefits
• Helping Students Exposed to Violence
  School-based program teaches coping skills to deal with anxiety, sadness
• Meditate Away Stress and Fatigue
  Daily dose can relax you and lessen your response to adrenaline, studies show
• Stressing Out at the Start of School
  Tips for parents on helping relieve children's anxiety
• Mental Woes Rife Among America's Youth
  Study: High rates of depression, PTSD and substance abuse
• Acne Worsens at Exam Time
  Study bolsters folklore about stress and the skin
• Homeless More Likely to Die Early
  Study finds transient lifestyle takes a toll
• Female Vets More Likely to Be Homeless
  But researchers and experts say the causes aren't clear
• Why Stress Strains Health of Elderly Caregivers
  Levels of system-weakening molecule spike in those caring for ill spouse
• Worrying Won't Help Psoriasis Treatment
  But new therapies may give patients less to stress about
• Odors Conjure Up Awful 9/11 Memories
  Scientists hope to use the nose to recover from trauma
• Stressed-Out Teens
  Ways to ease the tension
• Men Provide a Pit Stop for Stressed Women
  Male underarm odor also alters menstrual cycles, study finds
• Stress Out, Stroke Out
  High levels of stress can lead to fatal attacks, Danish study finds
• Study Spells Trouble for Grouchy Young Men
  Stress a big factor in guys with family history of heart disease
• Don't Stress Your Unborn Child
  Fetal heart rate can be affected by mother's anxiety and stress
• Travel Savvy
  Know what to expect at airports
• Time Troubles
  Manage your time and cut your stress levels
• How Not to Wear Out a Welcome
  Advice to make holiday visits glitch-free
• Not Feeling Jolly? No Problem . . .
  Tips on how to reduce all that holiday stress
• Give Kids a Break During College Break
  Keep stress low when they come home for the holidays
• Stress-Busters
  How to let off steam
• Oklahoma City Workers Found to Be Resilient
  Suffered few long-term mental health problems after bombing
• High Blood Pressure
  Reduce your risk
• Tired? Your Spark Plugs May Be Misfiring
  Breakdown in stress management system linked to chronic fatigue syndrome
• Type A Types: The Real Heartbreakers
  Aggressive people at risk of high blood pressure
• Study Finds Lingering Heart Problems After 9/11
  Dangerous heart rhythms persisted a month after attacks
• Twins Not Identical in Every Way
  They may have different levels of emotional distress, study finds
• Scared? Stressed? Forget About It
  Researchers bypass fear factor in rat brains
• Prozac Doesn't Stop Learning
  Animal study finds antidepressant protects women from adverse effects of stress on learning
• Chronic Stress Beats Down Immune System
  Study finds it can make you vulnerable to illness
• Stress Not Cancer Culprit
  Study finds no link between the two
• Help Your Child Cope With a More Stressful World
  A sympathetic ear may be all that's needed
• Abuse of the Mind
  Psychological abuse as harmful to health as physical abuse
• Job Too Stressful? It Could Be Killing You
  Study finds stress doubles death risk from heart problems
• Stressing Out at School
  Parents can help children cope with anxieties
• Help Your Child Make Sense of a Scary World
  Sniper attacks may call for conversations with your kids
• Babies Born Underweight Become Stressed Adults
  Study finds problem extends well into adulthood
• Women Take Bad News Better
  Men's health suffers more under stressful events
• Stressed to the Hilt? Try the Furry Form of Valium
  New research says pets are better antidote for frayed nerves
• Emotional Stress Can Literally Be Heartbreaking
  Just thinking about past difficulty can raise your blood pressure, study finds
• Moving Blues
  There's a clinical name for the condition
• Gulf War Illness Not Stress-Linked
  British study finds no emotional reason for syndrome
• Depression Screening Day Set
  Free mental health tests to be given at 2,000 U.S. sites
• New York Still Recovering and Reeling From 9/11
  Researchers say there's cause for both hope and concern
• 9/11 Closure Is Healthy
  Ability to attain closure after terrorist attacks makes people physically healthier
• Stress and Diabetes Don't Mix
  Stress management benefits people with diabetes, study says
• Alcohol's Mind-Bending Toll
  Studies spot trouble for recovering alcoholics, those with family history of drinking
• Stress Linked to Heart Deaths in Women
  They were 1.64 times more likely to die of a heart attack, Japanese study finds
• New Yorkers Bore Brunt of PTSD After Sept. 11
  Rates of disorder much higher in most affected area than in rest of nation
• It's the Coffee Break That Lasts . . . and Lasts . . . and Lasts
  Study says caffeine lingers in body, compounds stress
• One-Quarter of NYC Children Got Post 9/11 Counseling
  Manhattan kids whose parents suffered stress were most likely to get therapy
• Work, Terrorism, Economy Leave Americans Stressed
  'Tylenol survey' shows the pressure is mounting
• All Work and No Play...
  Taking your work along on vacation is catching on fast, and that can be unhealthy
• Personality Not a Cancer Risk Factor
  But personality-driven behaviors are, study says
• Acne a Top Teen Concern
  Organization offers scholarship for essays on the subject
• Hypertension in Blacks Traced to Retaining Sodium
  Impaired ability to excrete sodium may be reason for high blood pressure rate
• Exercise Key To Reducing Stress for Female Caregivers
  Working out 30-40 minutes a day makes big difference, study finds
• NYC Terror Attacks Heightened Bad Habits
  Residents used more alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana in weeks after Sept. 11
• Cope With Stress and Boost Your Health
  Modern life is full of stress, but experts say there are simple ways to cope with it
• Being Bored on the Job Could Kill You
  Research shows it's better to have a stressful job full of challenges
• So, Does Stress Cause Heart Disease?
  Two studies seem to contradict each other
• Sept. 11 Had Additional Effect On Psychiatric Patients
  Terrorist incidents prompted post traumatic stress
• Molecule Fingered in Stress-Related Heart Disease
  Study finds endothelin-A responsible, and treatable
• Sometimes, a Helping Hand Isn't Enough
  Study: Low-income women need financial assistance to reduce stress
• Tough Job, Bad Marriage Can Cause Hypertension
  Canadian study shows stress on the job and at home raises blood pressure
• Why Traumatic Events Are More Traumatic for Some
  Study finds lack of brain receptors influences response
• Stress Hormone Tied to Acne, Baldness
  Study says it increases oil production
• Taking the Pressure Out of Pregnancy
  Relieving stress key to healthy baby, smooth delivery, doctors say
• A Baby Boom Under Stress
  Expectant moms need to stay calm in these troubled times
• Working Yourself Sick?
  Dutch study examines risk and causes of work-related fatigue
• E-mail Your Way to Better Health
  People who use e-mail to discuss life's emotional upsets tend to be healthier
• Stay-at-Home Dads: Watch That Heart
  They face heart-disease death rate higher than men who work outside the home
• Angry Hearts More Likely to Break
  Three new studies offer proof that emotions affect the heart