Stress

Rescue Remedy: It really does reduce stress, study discovers

Rescue Remedy, the alternative health stand-by that everybody seems to have in their home, really does work. This very popular Bach flower remedy can reduce stress and anxiety, a new study has discov... more>

Natural ways to prevent exam stress

Test-taking anxiety or stress is common among secondary-school and university students. It can be both distressing and debilitating. It is not uncommon for a good student who has had good grades throu... more>

Has stress caused my cholesterol to rise?

Following the shock early last year of my husband being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, I visited my local private clinic for health screening. I am 56 years old, and had been suffering with fa... more>

Effects on fertility

A woman’s hormonal balance can be affected by stress in several ways. For instance, under stressful conditions, an excess of cortisol can be produced by an accelerated conversion of progesterone, more>

Lowering stress naturally

How we perceive and manage stress is important to our overall health. When stress becomes too great, the damage may be irreversible. more>

Who is susceptible to stress?

At some point in life, virtually everyone will experience stressful events or situations that overwhelm his or her natural coping mechanisms. more>

Stress may cause diseases in later life

Many of the diseases we associate with ageing - such as heart disease, cancer, dementia and stroke - may be the result of lifelong, poorly managed stress. more>

When stress is good for you

Investigators now distinguish between passive stress (watching a scary movie) and active stress (trying to meet a deadline). more>

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