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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.
- Catherine Pulsifer
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A happy marriage reduces stress levels in women but not in men
Researchers discovered that women enjoying wedded bliss have lower levels of a stress hormone than those who are dissatisfied in their relationships. For men, the state of marriage was much less significant to their stress levels than how busy they were at work. One theory is that marital harmony has more effect on stress in women because in happier relationships men tend to help out with chores. Darby Saxbe said: "Women in unhappy marriages are coming home from a busy day and, instead of having some time to unwind... these women may have to immediately to launch back into another stressful routine."
by telegraph ::: 2008-01-02
Why a happy marriage is the best stressbuster of all
Forget massages, hot baths and soothing music - the key to beating stress is a happy marriage. Research shows that being in a loving relationship makes it easier to cope with the stresses of working life. Contrary to the popular perception that singles have a carefree lifestyle, it is those who are in long-term relationships who are most laid back. It is thought that married people benefit from simply being able to talk through their day with someone. Previous research has shown that those who marry are far more likely to live longer.
by dailymail ::: 2007-03-24
Stress harms brain in the womb
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.
by bbc ::: 2007-01-29