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Definition of stress: Stress is a person's physiological response to an outside stimulus that triggers the 'fight-or-flight' reaction. Recent research shows that stress is one of the major causes of all illnesses. Stress Relief News -- with tips, tricks and advices -- is meant to provide stress management information to effectively deal with stress. Stress management involves setting limits and saying 'No' to some demands that others make. Although several stress relief products exist, often simple natural stress relief techniques are enough to improve situation.
Worry less: Reduction of daily tasks can be a fine stress reliever: With our busy lifestyles, time management often helps to control stress. Setting priorities reduces enxiety, becoming more organised reduces clutter, 'to do' list of tasks gives a sense of control and accomplishment.
Positive stress: In its positive aspect, stress can help you focus, perform and reach peak efficiency. Many people do their best work when under pressure. When the challenge has been met, they take the time to relax and enjoy their achievements - this allows them to build up the physical and emotional reserves to meet the next challenge.
It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.
- Hans Selye
Stress: we all have some stress in our lives, some of us have more, some of us have less stress. But if stress is allowed to overtake our lives then serious implications can result.
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Feeling close to a friend reduces anxiety, stress -sciencedaily.com :: 2009-06-16
A University of Michigan study has discovered that feeling emotionally close to a friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, promotes well-being and reduces anxiety and stress. A sex hormone that fluctuates with the menstrual cycle, progesterone is also present in low levels in post-menopausal women and in men. Previous research has shown that higher levels of progesterone increase the desire to bond with others, but the current study shows that bonding with others increases levels of progesterone - which in turn increase our willingness to help other people, even at our own expense. Many of the hormones involved in bonding lead to reductions in stress.
Stress causes hair to grey - study -digitaljournal.com :: 2009-06-16
"You're giving me gray hair." Most of us have heard that, and science now supports it. A study in an issue of Cell found those graying hairs that come about with age are signs of stress. The stress is called "genotoxic stress" that does damage to DNA. This uses up the melanocyte stem cells (MSCs) within the hair follicles responsible for making cells that are pigment-producing. Under stress, rather than dying off, these stem cells differentiate and form melanocytes themselves. Those things that cut down stress might block the graying process.
10 great stress busters psychcentral.com :: 2009-06-02
(1) Avoid stimulants and sugar. The more stressed you get, the more you desire coffee and doughnuts, pizza and Coke. But the more of them you get in your system, the more stressed you get. When you are stressed and have low levels of serotonin, your brain produces cravings for sugar and simple carbohydrates, which primes the beta-endorphin system to want more and more. --- (3) Be grateful. Research shows that gratitude can combat the cortisol in bloodstream. --- (7) Categorize problems. If you organize your problems into categories, you will feel like you have fewer tasks.
Research: Even 6 minutes of reading can reduce the stress levels by 68% telegraph.co.uk :: 2009-04-01
Reading is the best way to relax and even 6 minutes can be enough to reduce the stress levels by 68%. Reading works better and faster than other methods to calm exhausted nerves. Psychologists think this is because the human mind has to focus on reading and the distraction of being taken into a literary world eases the tensions in muscles and the heart. The research compared a range of tests and exercises. Reading worked best, cutting down stress levels by 68%. Listening to music reduced the levels by 61%, a cup of tea of coffee 54%, taking a walk by 42%, and video games 21%.
10 reasons exercise helps reduce and manage stress newsreview.com :: 2009-04-01
(1) Exercise pumps up endorphins (feel-good hormones) and decreases stress hormones, like cortisol. --- (5) Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain. That increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose in the brain. --- (7) Exercise can help you sleep. Stress impacts negatively the ability to sleep, which can add further stress about the lack of sleep. --- (10) Exercise can make you feel better about yourself: Better looking, better feeling, better mood, better health.
Study: Multitasking and interruptions increase stress at work boston.com :: 2009-04-01
How to decrease stress? Cut down on multitasking. Scientists say multitasking generates stress, while stress in turn damages multitasking. Workers who are juggling interruptions are a lot more stressed and frustrated. Stressed people have a hard time shifting their focus from one task to another, according to a neuroimaging study led by Conor Liston. "You're still responding as if you were doing task A, even though you know you're supposed to be doing task B."
10 tips to help you defeat stress modbee.com :: 2009-01-17
(1) Before you let something get to you, ask yourself, "Will it really make much of a difference 5 years from now?" --- (5) Close your eyes and then say the following phrases: "My arms are heavy and relaxed." (As you say this, relax arms and shoulders as much as possible.) "My legs are heavy and relaxed." (As you say this, relax leg muscles as much as possible.) "My mind is calm and quiet." --- (10) Not having enough time to get meet satisfy your personal needs. Take 20-30 minutes out of each day to do whatever you want, including nothing at all. Pampering yourself can be a stress-buster and a stress buffer.
Foods that help you de-stress indiatimes.com :: 2008-12-13
Bananas are rich in potassium and carbohydrates. Carbs have relax the body as they produce serotonin which creates a sense of calm. Potassium deficiencies are linked with breathlessness, fatigue, insomnia and low-blood sugar which are often triggered by stress. --- Apples contains phosphorous and iron and helps reduce oxidative stress. This, in turn, helps cell-regeneration which is known to be affected in times of stress. --- Back in 1800s chamomile was used to calm hysteria. Today it is used to ease anxiety. It also has anti-spasmodic properties and can help relieve cramps and digestive problems linked with nervous disorders.
15 tried-and-true tips to stress-free holiday travel msnbc.msn.com :: 2008-12-13
(1) Get some sleep: It's tempting to stay up late packing before a trip. But sleep-deprived travelers are cranky travelers. And cranky travelers tend to find everything about travel annoying. (9) Know how to pack: You may be asked to unwrap gifts in carry-on bag, so carry presents and paper separately. (11) Bring a survival kit: Stock it with earplugs and an eyeshade, healthy snacks, a charged phone and a backup calling card, entertainment (books, music player, etc.) and extra cash. (13) Be prepared for problems: Load your phone with trip information and the phone numbers of airline, hotel, car rental agency, and ride home. Back it up all up on paper.
Top tip to reduce stress: Get organized and stress less sheknows.com :: 2008-10-18
When you are carrying around all the things you need to remember, short-term memory is maxed out, which increases stress and anxiety levels because you don't have mental reserve to think about more enjoyable things. Procrastination can sap your energy, because you know you need to get certain things done, and the time you waste thinking about it steals away time you could be doing those things. --- (1) Make decisions faster. (2) Use a pad of paper that "captures" thoughts when you have them, so you can keep track of crucial items. (3) Though you may not like labeling (giving items an official place in the home), it's a good means of communication.