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Stress - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Risk Factors - Treatment
Stress causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment. Stress is the body's reaction to everyday tension and pressure. Stress can increase pain levels. Stress can make coping with the extra demands imposed by arthritis more difficult. Stress management is an important part of living with arthritis. Learn more about living and coping with stress.
- A - Z: Arthritis Symptoms
- A - Z: Diet / Exercise
- A - Z: Support / Forum
- Coping With Arthritis
- Dealing With Anxiety
- Dealing With Your Emotions
- Humor Therapy
- Journaling / Diary Writing
- Living With Arthritis
- Massage Therapy
- Meditation / Relaxation
- Music Therapy
- Pain Relief
The Physical Toll of Grief
People expect that grief takes an emotional toll. However, the physical toll of grief can be just as significant. Grief can worsen symptoms of arthritis and other chronic illnesses.
Hectic Holidays
How to get through the holidays without making your arthritis flare up.
How Much Impact Does Stress Have On Arthritis?
Stress is often pointed out as an aggravator of illness, including arthritis.
The Effect of Stress on Arthritis
Too much stress can increase pain and make it more difficult for people with arthritis to cope with the added burdens imposed by their disease.
The Write Treatment
Study results indicate a beneficial effect of writing about stressful experiences on the manifestation of arthritis and asthma.
How To Keep An Arthritis Journal
Helpful hints on how to maintain a daily arthritis journal and relieve stress through writing.
An In-Depth Report: Stress
An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stress.
Stress Management
Stress is defined as a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Different people consider different situations as stressful.
How Stress Affects The Immune System
We have known for some time that stress affects our immune systems. Studies have shown that stress can suppress the immune system, but other studies have shown boosts in the immune system under stress.
Top Ergonomic Pens, Pencils, Markers
Take the stress and fatigue out of writing with these ergonomically designed pens, pencils, and markers.
Picking The Best Pen
Picking a comfortable pen makes writing an arthritis-friendly task.
Cortisol and Stress: How to Stay Healthy
Cortisol is an important hormone in the body, secreted by the adrenal glands and involved in many body functions. Prolonged levels of cortisol in the bloodstream have been shown to have negative health effects. Cortisol secretion varies among individuals. One person may secrete higher levels of cortisol than another in the same situation.
Creative Stress Management Activities
You may know about popular stress management techniques. But did you know that there are some unconventional, productive and creative stress relievers you can work into your day? You may not think of them formally as stress management techniques.
Stress And Health: How Stress Affects Your Health
How stress affects your body, and how you can stay healthy. Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain. However, not all types of stress are harmful or even negative.
Simple Changes For Living A Low-Stress Lifestyle
Simple changes that can make a real difference in the level of stress you experience, and the quality of life you enjoy.
