Posted on January 18th, 2012 by drbourdeau
When we are stressed we have higher levels of a chemical (cortisol) that damages our system. It’s like a little hammer chiseling away at our healthy insides. (Watch the effects of stress on the body with this cool graphic.) The problem is that not everyone understands just how unhealthy this is on our physical health. Because [...]
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Posted on January 12th, 2012 by knordal
APA released its annual Stress in America survey yesterday, and we have again found that our nation is under pressure. Yes, average stress levels have declined somewhat from their max in 2007 and 2008, but that was at a time of extreme economic uncertainty when the housing crisis began to bubble, and the nation’s economy was [...]
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Posted on October 13th, 2011 by drwallin
You’ve just received a diagnosis of breast cancer. Even before it all sinks in, you’re worrying about how to break the news to your family – especially the kids. If you’re like most mothers, your first inclination is to protect your children. How can you tell them about your diagnosis without upsetting them? You can’t. [...]
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