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The Link Between Sleep and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

On December 28, 2011 By

Can dreams really help our brains heal from traumatic experiences?  Researchers at UC Berkeley certainly believe so.  According to ScienceDaily, researchers may have found a link between sleep and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms that may help to explain why those with PTSD struggle to overcome their experiences, long after the initial event that [...]

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Stress and Your Health: How to Protect Yourself This Holiday Season

On December 5, 2011 By

We’ve all seen the reports about stress and our mental health, but it’s important to remember that stress greatly affects our physical health as well.  The body’s natural stress reactions work to protect us from predators and other sources of possible danger.  We are hardwired to have a natural stress response, no matter where we [...]

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Disease Flares In Patients With Vasculitis Triggered By Stress

On November 10, 2011 By

Main Category: VascularAlso Included In: Anxiety / Stress;  Mental HealthArticle Date: 07 Nov 2011 – 0:00 PST email to a friend   printer friendly   opinions   In patients with a devastating form of vasculitis who are in remission, stress can be associated with a greater likelihood of the disease flaring, according to a new study [...]

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