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The use of Internet-based stress management programs (ISM) effectively reduce stress for a sustainable period, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published recently in Annals of Behavioral Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-internet-based-effective-stress.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:02 EST news286480895 New Orleans residents continue to face a three-fold increased risk of heart attack post-Katrina—a trend that has remained unchanged since the storm hit in 2005, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-higher-heart-years-katrina.html Cardiology Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:11:07 EST news281884261 People suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma—in which psychological stress plays a major role—may benefit from mindfulness meditation techniques, according to a study by University of Wisconsin-Madison neuroscientists with the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-mindfulness-meditation-relieve-chronic-inflammation.html Immunology Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:47:59 EST news277577269 (Medical Xpress)—Many people who have been through cancer and its treatment have trouble with their recovery because of severe, debilitating fatigue that can last for months or even years. But even though a variety of treatments exist for cancer-related fatigue, few doctors are recommending them to patients, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study appearing in Supportive Care in Cancer. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-cancer-patients-adequate-debilitating-fatigue.html Cancer Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:23:38 EST news275073802 (Medical Xpress)—Meditation can change the way a person experiences pain, according to a new study by UW–Madison neuroscientists. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-meditation-expertise-pain.html Neuroscience Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:16:10 EST news272268964 A simple, 10-minute stress reduction technique could help to relieve stress, improve sleep quality, and decrease fatigue. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-minute-tension-tamer-stress.html Health Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:02:47 EST news270097353 Many elderly people spend their last years alone. Spouses pass and children scatter. But being lonely is much more than a silent house and a lack of companionship. Over time, loneliness not only takes a toll on the psyche but can have a serious physical impact as well. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-mindfulness-meditation-loneliness-benefits-immune.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:34:35 EST news264177241 (Medical Xpress) -- The negative impact of stress on health is widely documented. So is the importance of reducing stress in one’s life. But a new animal study is the first to model stress reduction and its biological effects in rodents as they are placed in various caging environments, according to a recent study led by UCSF researchers. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-environment-affects-stress-mice.html Medical research Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:22:39 EST news261040937 (HealthDay) -- A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program provides significant and lasting improvements in mood, breast- and endocrine-related quality of life, and well-being, according to research published online March 19 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-mindfulness-stress-reduction-breast-cancer.html Cancer Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:40:01 EST news251465971 Women recently diagnosed with breast cancer have higher survival rates than those diagnosed in previous decades, according to the American Cancer Society. However, survivors continue to face health challenges after their treatments end. Previous research reports as many as 50 percent of breast cancer survivors are depressed. Now, University of Missouri researchers in the Sinclair School of Nursing say a meditation technique can help breast cancer survivors improve their emotional and physical well-being. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-breast-cancer-survivors-benefit-mindfulness-based.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:13:52 EST news244397616 Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them to reach for yet another helping of holiday goodies. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-stress-reduction-mindful-curb-weight.html Overweight and Obesity Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:50:42 EST news242491830 (Medical Xpress) -- A new University of Michigan study finds that the most convincing exercise message emphasizes immediate benefits that enhance daily quality of life. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-rebranding-quality-life-longer.html Health Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:27:12 EST news236417217 Rae and Bruce Hostetler not only work very hard, they also relax just as well. Numerous vacations help the suburban Indianapolis couple to maintain their health and emotional well-being -- and it's no surprise to health care professionals. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-benefits.html Health Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:19:28 EST news232625897 As our environment degrades and technology improves, can technological versions of nature become suitable replacements? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-real-nature-technological-stand-ins-human.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 17 May 2011 14:09:02 EST news224860118 Older workers benefit most from a modest health behavior program when it combines a web-based risk assessment with personal coaching. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-04-older-workers-benefit-high-tech-high-touch.html Health Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:09:42 EST news222019770