Cardiology
Short-term exposure to essential oils lowers blood pressure and heart rate
The scents which permeate our health spas from aromatic essential oils may provide more benefits than just a sense of rest and well-being.
Nov 29, 2012
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News tagged with stress relief
Psychology & Psychiatry
One in three post-partum women suffers PTSD symptoms after giving birth
(Medical Xpress) -- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in individuals who experience highly traumatizing situations such as terrorist attacks and car accidents, but symptoms can also come about after normal life ...
Aug 8, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New survey: 95% of pet parents rely on their pet for stress relief
Nearly all cat and dog owners rely on their pets for stress relief according to a new survey released by the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all.
Jun 20, 2022
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Neuroscience
Brainstem protein mediates exercise-based stress relief
Exercise fights off stress by increasing levels of the brain protein galanin, according to research in mice recently published in JNeurosci.
Aug 31, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Coping strategies therapy significantly improves dementia carers' mental health and quality of life
A brief coping strategies therapy which provides stress relief and emotional support for people caring for relatives with dementia can reduce depression and anxiety and improve wellbeing at no extra cost to standard care, ...
Nov 19, 2014
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Health
Different methods can reduce hospital fear in children
Undergoing surgery can be a terrifying experience for a child. But stress and fear, and the use of pain relief after the procedure, can be reduced with simple means: drawings, continuity and dialogue. This has been shown ...
Dec 20, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Planting improves heart rate, stress levels of mentally challenged adults
Participation in horticultural activities can improve confidence and social skills, cultivate a positive attitude, and rejuvenate the mind and body. Many studies have emphasized the effects of horticultural activities in ...
Dec 12, 2011
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