Stress Management

Stress ManagementWhat are some of the most common causes of stress?Stress can arise for a variety of reasons. Stress can be brought about by a traumatic accident, death, or emergency situation. Stress can also be a side effect of a serious illness or disease.There is also stress associated with daily life, the workplace, and family responsibilities. It’s hard to stay calm and relaxed in our hectic lives. With all we have going on in our lives, it seems almost impossible to find ways to de-stress. But it’s important to find those ways. Your health...

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How does stress affect my body and my health?

How does stress affect my body and my health? Everyone has stress. We have short-term stress, like getting lost while driving or missing the bus. Even everyday events, such as planning a Excerpted from “Stress and Your Health,” by the Office on Women’s Health (www.womenshealth.gov), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, August 1, 2005. meal or making time for errands, can be stressful. This kind of stress can make us feel worried or anxious.Other times, we face long-term stress, such as racial discrimination, a life-threatening...

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(8) Part Eight : Additional Help and Information

Glossary of Terms Related to Cardiovascular Disease Aneurysm: A thin or weak spot in an artery that balloons out and can burst.Angina: A recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough blood. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease, which occurs when vessels that carry blood to the heart become narrowed and blocked due to atherosclerosis.Angioplasty: A medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a coronary artery narrowed by atherosclerosis. This procedure...

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Glossary of Terms Related to Cardiovascular Disease

Glossary of Terms Related to Cardiovascular Disease Carotid Artery Disease: A condition in which a fatty material called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries.Carotid Endarterectomy: Surgery to remove plaque from the carotid arteries.Cerebrovascular Disease: Disease of the blood vessels in the brain.Cholesterol: A fatty substance present in all parts of the body. It is a component of cell membranes and is used to make vitamin D and some hormones. Some cholesterol in the body is produced by the liver and some is derived from food, particularly...

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