Effects of Stress

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Exposure to excess stress hormones while in the womb could affect a man's fertility in later life bbc.co.uk :: 2009-10-28
A new study reveals that exposure to a combination of excess stress hormones and chemicals while in the womb could affect a man's fertility in later life. While exposure to the chemical compound dibutyl phthalate (found in products including glues, paints and plastics) had some effects on reproductive development, this was greatly increased with coinciding exposure to stress hormones.

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.

Stress and anxiety worsen response to allergens ajc.com :: 2008-09-16
Even a little stress and anxiety can worsen and extend a person's reaction to common allergens - the 5th-most-common chronic disease in the US. "A huge number of people suffer from allergies and, while hay fever is generally not life-threatening, allergy sufferers often also have asthma, which can be deadly," said Jan Kiecolt-Glaser. "People who were highly anxious had wheals that were twice as big after they were stressed compared to their response when they were not stressed. Moreover, these same people were 4 times more likely to have a stronger reaction to the skin test one day later after the stress."

Record numbers of women suffer from stress related hair loss telegraph :: 2007-12-05
Record numbers of women in UK are suffering from hair loss and acne because of stress and busy lifestyles, researchers found out. A study of 2,052 women found that 19% experience or have experienced hair loss and 38% have adult acne. Over 35% have been to their doctor about the problem. Nutritionist Anita Ellis described the results as "extremely worrying". "The fact that over a third of women have been to their GPs highlights how serious the problem is. There needs to be more information for women on how to deal with these conditions."

How Stress Harms the Heart time :: 2007-10-11
Researchers have long suspected that stress does the body harm, but clinical evidence linking stress to heart attacks and other disease has been elusive — partly because stress is a personal and variable thing. Only recently have such studies started to gather critical mass, and researchers have begun calling on clinicians to include the diagnosis and treatment of stress in the routine care for patients with conditions like heart disease. The JAMA study finds that first-time heart attack patients who returned to chronically stressful jobs were twice as likely to have a second attack.

Stress at work can increase breast cancer risk telegraph :: 2007-10-03
Women with stressful jobs could be at greater risk of developing breast cancer. A study of 36,000 women found that those in demanding, full-time roles with little decision-making authority were 40% more likely to develop the disease. Previous studies have suggested stress could lead to greater production of oestrogen. Another possibility is that women with more stressful jobs are more likely to smoke and have unhealthy diets, and less likely to do enough exercise.

Stress, depression may hike memory problems, mental declining msnbc :: 2007-06-13
People who are often stressed out or depressed are more likely to develop memory problems, researchers said. Those who most often are anxious or depressed were 40 times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment - a memory loss that is often a transitional stage between normal aging and dementia. "Not only are these individuals losing cognition, but they are showing many of the changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease."

Real life story about stress and hair loss medicalnewstoday :: 2007-05-28
The next time you begin losing large amounts of hair, think about the role of stress. Here is a real life story about stress and hair loss. Elaine was always an attractive girl. She studied hard and worked even harder. To make matters worse, she was also involved in a strenuous relationship. Elaine was overworked, over stressed and heartbroken. Stress was becoming more and more prevalent. This took a toll on her good looks: Her skin became dry and dull. She always felt sluggish and slow. Eventually, Elaine began to notice hair on her pillow when she woke up each morning. If handled properly, stress can be managed and not lead to appearance related problems.

Job stress saps sexual energy: No play in bedroom for overachievers msnbc :: 2007-05-13
Due to my work, my sexual appetite is not what it once was. Anything to recommend? --- Put down the BlackBerry, stop taking your work home, shut off the cell phone. Too simple and trite? "Oh, I just can’t. My job depends on it!" Stop whining. Look at the woman you married and tell me what is more important. Where does this work-warrior culture come from, anyway? Do you think bragging over working 70 hours per week makes you a brave modern knight. Stress experts agree that a major cause of stress is the feeling that we do not have control. But that feeling often is an illusion: We do have control.

Does stress make you fat kfor :: 2007-05-13
High blood pressure, sleepless nights, and aggravation are all side effects of a stressed-out country, but it's also a factor in determining your weight. Many of us turn to food for comfort: we know we shouldn't be eating, but feel like we deserve. But dieticians say it's not so much what we're eating that's making us gain weight, but the hormones our bodies produce because of the stress. "We have these hormones going crazy, every time a stress happens, overall, human kind store fat in their bellies. When we get overstressed, our body goes into survival mode releasing cortisol which is directly linked to weight gain."

Emotional stress may contribute to development of cancer news-medical :: 2007-04-12
"These data imply that emotional stress may contribute to the development of cancer and may also reduce the effectiveness of cancer treatments." The stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that may make them resistant to cell death. "It may be important for patients who have increased responses to stress to learn to manage the effects. And, the results point to the possibility of developing an intervention to block the effects of epinephrine."

Stress may kill brain cells in the memory and emotion regions inthenews :: 2007-03-15
One stressful moment could destroy new nerve cells in the brain, researchers have found. A study in rats found that following periods of stress new nerve cells, in the memory and emotion regions of the brain, were generated but the majority later died. The researchers behind the study believe the findings could have an impact on the treatment of depression, as the loss of cells could be one cause of the condition. Further research needs to be undertaken to understand how stress affects cell survival and whether antidepressants might help.

Stress may damage brain health24 :: 2007-03-11
Children who experience traumatic stress can suffer brain damage that results in a decrease in the size of the hippocampus - involved in memory and emotion. The researchers found that children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and high levels of the stress hormone cortisol were likely to have this type of damage, which could make them prone to depression and anxiety later in life. "When you finish having chronic PTSD, you might not have the resources in your hippocampus to really fight stress adequately as an adult. That puts you at risk for anxiety and depression."

Stress raises risk of irritable bowel syndrome reuters :: 2007-02-27
After a bout with a stomach bug, the likelihood that a person will go on to develop irritable bowel syndrome (known as IBS) seems to go up if he or she is susceptible to stress and anxiety, according to a study. Higher levels of stress, anxiety, and negative illness beliefs at the time of infection were all identified as risk factors for IBS. By contrast, depression and perfectionism did not seem to increase the risk of IBS.

Most Britons turn to alcohol when stressed earthtimes :: 2007-02-02
More and more Brits are turning to alcohol when stressed according to new research. The study said that one in three workers was so stressed that they were unable to get a good night's sleep. At least 13 million working days were sacrificed due to stress-related illnesses like depression and anxiety in 2004. "The results of our survey are worrying - not only because we're getting more stressed but because it seems we're getting worse at dealing with that stress." 50% of the people were more stressed now than five years ago.

Stress harms brain in the womb bbc :: 2007-01-29
Children whose mothers were stressed out during pregnancy are vulnerable to problems like ADHD, mounting evidence suggests. Latest UK research found stress caused by rows with or violence by a partner was particularly damaging. Experts blame high levels of the stress hormone cortisol crossing the placenta. High cortisol in the amniotic fluid bathing the baby in the womb tallied with the damage. The babies exposed to the highest levels of cortisol during their development had lower IQs at 18 months.

Your big belly might be the result of everyday stress saukvalley :: 2007-01-20
People with "apple-shaped" bodies - defined by a thick waist or a pot belly - are more likely to have the most dangerous kind of fat in their abdominal cavities than those with a pear shape -- in other words, those who carry their weight in their thighs, hips and butts. The difference between the two physiques may be a matter of stress. Recent research has suggested that abdominal fat is related to a hormone released when we're under stress, and now researchers want to study stress-relief techniques and body fat.

Study examines drinking, stress -- Stress reducer washingtonpost.com :: 2007-01-20
A study sheds light on one reason that early drinkers often become heavy older drinkers. It's because they are more likely to use alcohol as a "stress reducer" than do people who began drinking at an older age. Alcohol becomes an overused tool for weathering the troubles. Regardless of when people started drinking, alcohol use increased with the number of stressful events a person experienced. People who started drinking at 14 and reported six or more "stressors" in the previous year consumed six drinks a day -- five times the amount of similarly stressed people who started drinking at 18.

Uncontrolled parental stress can damage children rapidcityjournal :: 2007-01-18
Stress is an emotional response to the perception that the demands exceed the personal resources - life events become overpowering. During stressful times, most of us have a tendency to lash out, and our loved ones - particularly our children - often get the brunt of our emotions. It is not easy to put aside worry or stress in order to give our full attention to the family. Kids are the easiest to ignore since they are easily entertained by the tv. They are the easiest target for our pent-up emotions because they don’t fight back, can’t escape, and become convinced that they did something to create our bad moods.

Stress can affect overall well-being jg-tc :: 2007-01-12
Day after day brings a new, seemingly endless list of responsibilities. There’s so much to do, and it seems there are just not enough hours to get it done. And, to top it off, you begin to feel sick and come down with a cold. A coincidence? Probably not. 43% of adults suffer adverse health side effects due to stress. Stress levels can affect every area of the body, including metabolism. "Stress is very devastating and can lead to all types of chronic diseases, especially long-term stress."

Are You Losing Sleep Over Stress - Advice and tricks 10news :: 2006-12-24
Stress makes many people lose sleep. Jose Loredo has advice for sufferers of stress-related insomnia. "The very first thing is do not make it a catastrophe. This is something that will pass. Avoid changing your schedule drastically. So, if you have one night out, the next night go back to your regular schedule. Above all, avoid drinking alcohol too close to bedtime. It takes about an hour to metabolize one drink." Mentally winding down is a key to finding sleep. "What I recommend is something simple; it doesn't work for everybody, but a good percentage of people, it works for them. It's counting your own breaths in your mind."

Stress can lead to chronic fatigue later in life innovations-report :: 2006-11-13
People who considered their lives to be stressful at the start of the 1970s today suffer more often from chronic fatigue than others. Chronic fatigue is characterised by long-lasting and abnormal exhaustion, often accompanied by concentration impairment, mood swings, insomnia and pain in the muscles. A research group from Karolinska Institutet has now been able to show that one of the direct causes of chronic fatigue is stress. The scientists also noted a correlation between emotional instability and chronic fatigue.

Stress During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Babies hairlossadvisor.com :: 2006-10-07
Stressed-out pregnant women may carry smaller-than-average babies, a study finds. The women completed forms that measured their levels of distress from daily hassles, depression and anxiety. The researchers found that the fetuses of the mothers with higher rates of depression, anxiety and stress weighed less and were smaller than average.

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