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Nutrients, Stress and Medical Disorders

Autor: Shlomo Yehuda , David I. Mostofsky

Número de Páginas: 434

A benchmark survey of current clinical findings on the complex interactions between diet, stress, and mental health, and their impact on disease states. The authors give special attention to the influence of stress on physical health, mental health, and cognitive function, including the critical effects of maternal nutritional status and stress levels on fetal physical and mental development, the role of lipids in the development and treatment of depression, the role of fish oil in the development of aggressive behaviors, and the consequences of obesity on stress and the development of eating disorders. Additional chapters examine the effects of stress on chronic disorders, women, and cardiac function, and the influence of inflammation on diet, neurological functions, disease incidence, and cognitive functions.

Estres y Comprension de la Lectura

Autor: Hector Antonio Espinoza

Número de Páginas: 204

Psicología

Autor: David G. Myers

Número de Páginas: 940

Esta nueva edición mantiene el tono de las anteriores y la mayor parte de su contenido y organización. Sin embargo, cada una de sus paginas ha sifdo actualizada. El resultado consiste en 664 referencias nuevas y en muchas secciones y ejemplos nuevos que reflejan la situación de la psicología a finales de la decada de los noventa. Las ilustraciones se basan en conceptos retocados, el diseño de los capítulos es más efectivo y las numerosas fotos mejoradas deberían ...

El cerebro estresado

Autor: Diego Redolar Ripoll

Número de Páginas: 469

¿Quién no ha bregado con el estrés en la sociedad en la que vivimos? La respuesta ante una situación de estrés puede producirse como un mecanismo adaptativo que nos ayuda a ajustarnos a las demandas de un medio fundamentalmente cambiante pero que, bajo determinadas circunstancias, puede afectar seriamente a la salud, a la calidad de vida y al rendimiento profesional. A lo largo del libro se describen los sistemas que se ponen en marcha durante la respuesta de estrés y que no solo regulan diferentes funciones en el organismo sino que también pueden tener efectos importantes sobre el cerebro. Hoy sabemos que el cerebro regula la mayoría de las actividades del organismo. Nos convierte en lo que somos, es el responsable de nuestras emociones, de la inteligencia, del pensamiento y de capacidades tan humanas como el lenguaje o la memoria.

Stress, Shock, and Adaptation in the Twentieth Century

Autor: David Cantor , Edmund Ramsden

Número de Páginas: 377

This edited volume explores the emergence of the stress concept and its ever-changing definitions; its uses in making novel linkages between disciplines such as ecology, physiology, psychology, psychiatry, public health, urban planning, architecture, and a range of social sciences; its application in a variety of sites such as the battlefield, workplace, clinic, hospital, and home; and the emergence of techniques of stress management in a variety of different socio-cultural and scientific locations. In short, this volume explores what happened when stress entered the discourse around modernity.

The Age of Stress

Autor: Mark Jackson

Número de Páginas: 556

We are living in a stressful world, yet despite our familiarity with the notion, stress remains an elusive concept. In The Age of Stress, Mark Jackson explores the history of scientific studies of stress in the modern world. In particular, he reveals how the science that legitimates and fuels current anxieties about stress has been shaped by a wide range of socio-political and cultural, as well as biological, factors: stress, he argues, is both a condition and a metaphor. In order to understand the ubiquity and impact of stress in our own times, or to explain how stress has commandeered such a central place in the modern imagination, Jackson suggests that we need to comprehend not only the evolution of the medical science and technology that has gradually uncovered the biological pathways between stress and disease in recent decades, but also the shifting social, economic, and cultural contexts that have invested that scientific knowledge with meaning and authority. In particular, he argues, we need to acknowledge the manner in which enduring concerns about the effects of stress on mental and physical health are the product of broader historical preoccupations with the...

Handbook of Stress and the Brain

Autor: T. Steckler , N. H. Kalin , J. M. H. M. Reul

Número de Páginas: 485

The Handbook of Stress and the Brain focuses on the impact of stressful events on the functioning of the central nervous system; how stress affects molecular and cellular processes in the brain, and in turn, how these brain processes determine our perception of and reactivity to, stressful challenges - acutely and in the long-run. Written for a broad scientific audience, the Handbook comprehensively reviews key principles and facts to provide a clear overview of the interdisciplinary field of stress. The work aims to bring together the disciplines of neurobiology, physiology, immunology, psychology and psychiatry, to provide a reference source for both the non-clinical and clinical expert, as well as serving as an introductory text for novices in this field of scientific inquiry. Part 1 addresses basic aspects of the neurobiology of the stress response including the involvement of neuropeptide, neuroendocrine and neurotransmitter systems and its corollaries regarding gene expression and behavioural processes such as cognition, motivation and emotionality. Part 2 treats the complexity of short-term and long-term regulation of stress responsivity, the role of stress in psychiatric...

GESTION DEL ESTRES

Autor: Jose Maria Acosta Vera

Número de Páginas: 160

El estrés es un proceso natural, que puede resultar positivo si se lo conoce y si se sabe gestionar. En realidad se trata de un estupendo mecanismo de supervivencia que en ocasiones funciona de forma muy útil y oportuna, pero que también puede convertirse en nuestro peor enemigo, afectando a nuestro cuerpo, a nuestra mente y a nuestro comportamiento. Pero el estrés no es algo que “nos ocurre”. Es un proceso que nosotros mismos fabricamos y que, por tanto, podemos controlar. Esta obra tan útil como necesaria le ayudará a conocer los mecanismos del estrés, a manejarlo y a controlar sus excesos. E incluso a utilizarlo de manera positiva.

Biological Actions of Sex Hormones

Autor: Harold Burrows

Número de Páginas: 527

Originally published in 1945, this book presents a detailed study of the nature of sex hormones and the reactions of living tissues towards them, providing a co-ordinated summary of experimental inquiries in the field. A variety of tables and illustrative figures are also included, together with a glossary and a list of references. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science and endocrinology.

Handbook of Stress and the Brain Part 1: The Neurobiology of Stress

Autor: Thomas Steckler , N.h. Kalin , J.m.h.m. Reul

Número de Páginas: 864

The Handbook of Stress and the Brain focuses on the impact of stressful events on the functioning of the central nervous system; how stress affects molecular and cellular processes in the brain, and in turn, how these brain processes determine our perception of and reactivity to, stressful challenges - acutely and in the long-run. Written for a broad scientific audience, the Handbook comprehensively reviews key principles and facts to provide a clear overview of the interdisciplinary field of stress. The work aims to bring together the disciplines of neurobiology, physiology, immunology, psychology and psychiatry, to provide a reference source for both the non-clinical and clinical expert, as well as serving as an introductory text for novices in this field of scientific inquiry. Part 1 addresses basic aspects of the neurobiology of the stress response including the involvement of neuropeptide, neuroendocrine and neurotransmitter systems and its corollaries regarding gene expression and behavioural processes such as cognition, motivation and emotionality. * Provides an overview of recent advances made in stress research * Includes timely discussion of stress and its effect on the...

Adaptogens

Autor: David Winston , Steven Maimes

Número de Páginas: 338

Adaptogens help the body to "adapt" to the many health challenges it encounters--particularly stress. They increase stamina and counter the effects of aging and thus are becoming important tools in sports medicine and in the prevention and treatment of chronic fatigue and related disorders. The authors explain how they work and why they are so effective at combating stress-induced illness.

Stress

Autor: Cary L. Cooper , Philip J. Dewe

Número de Páginas: 160

Stress: A Brief History is a lively, accessible, and detailed examination of the origins of the field of stress research. First concise, accessible, academically grounded book on the origins of the concept of stress. Explores different theories and models of stress such as the psychosomatic approach, homeostasis, and general adaptation syndrome. Discusses the work and intriguing contributions of key researchers in the field such as Walter Cannon, Hans Selye, Harold Wolff, and Richard Lazarus. Explains the origins of key concepts in stress such as stressful life events, the coronary-prone personality, and appraisals and coping. Culminates in a discussion of what makes a good theory and what obligations stress researchers have to those whose working lives they study.

Stress in Health and Disease

Autor: Hans Selye

Número de Páginas: 1301

Stress in Health and Disease presents the principal pathways mediating the response to a stressor. It discusses the clinical background of cross-resistance and treatment with stress-hormones. It addresses the diseases of adaptation or stress diseases, diagnostic indicators, and functional changes. Some of the topics covered in the book are the concept of heterostasis; stressors and conditioning agents; morphology of frostbite; characteristics manifestations of stress; catecholamines and their derivatives; various hormones and hormone-like substances; FFA, triglycerides and lipoproteins; morphologic changes; and hypothalamo-hypophyseal system . The gastrointestinal diseases of adaptation are covered. The schizophrenia and related psychoses is discussed. The text describes the manic-depressive disease and senile psychosis. A study of the experimental cardiovascular diseases and neuropsychiatric diseases is presented. A chapter is devoted to the diseases of adaptation in animals. Another section focuses on the shift in adenohypophyseal activity and catatoxic hormones. The book can provide useful information to scientists, doctors, students, and researchers.

The Hormones V2

Autor: Mohhamad Reza Kiani

Número de Páginas: 793

The Hormones: Physiology, Chemistry and Applications, Volume II covers the chemistry, physiology, and clinical applications of the mammalian endocrinology. This volume contains 10 chapters, and begins with discussions on the physiology and the role of ovarian hormones and androgens on vital processes. The subsequent chapters explore the biochemistry, physiology, and metabolism of specific secreted hormones, such as adrenal cortex, thyroid, and posterior pituitary hormones, and gonadotrophins. Other chapters deal also with the chemical control of nervous activity of acetylcholine, adrenaline, sympathin, and neurohormones. The concluding chapter focuses on the clinical applications of the covered hormones and their role in mammalian growth. This book is an invaluable source for mammalian endocrinologists, physiologists, biochemists, and researchers who are interested in mammalian development.

Major Problems in Neuroendocrinology

Autor: E. Bajusz , G. Jasmin

Número de Páginas: 484

Hop on Pop

Autor: Henry Jenkins Iii , Jane Shattuc , Tara Mcpherson

Número de Páginas: 761

A major collection of fan-based cultural studies work, largely by a new generation of scholars.

The Case for Animal Experimentation

Autor: Michael Allen Fox

Número de Páginas: 282

Discusses animal rights and the morality of animal experiments, suggests ethical guidelines for the use of animals as test subjects, and identifies irrational attitudes towards animals

Managing Stress

Autor: Brian Luke Seaward

Número de Páginas: 598

This is a comprehensive approach to honouring the integration, balance and harmony of mind, body, spirit and emotions. This holistic approach guides readers to greater levels of mental, emotional and physical well-being.

The Pituitary-adrenocortical Function

Autor: Army Medical Library (u.s.)

Número de Páginas: 384

Respiratory Contagion

Autor: Mieczyslaw Pokorski

Número de Páginas: 104

The book focuses on the contagion nature of respiratory ailments, the ways a pulmonary disease is spread. Respiratory infections are surrounded by interrelated circumstances that act upon individual and community and eventually underlie morbidity. Patient’s age, vulnerability to infections, immune function and responses, comorbidities, but also medical care and the agility in coping with stress, are just a few basic determinants of a diseased state. Modern medication, like newfangled antibiotics and their unrestrained use, may not guarantee the best solution to patient’s condition. A valuable asset of this book is a blend of personal experience and expertise of contributors in pursuit of finding new solutions to old clinical problems. The book will be of interest to clinicians, researchers, health care providers, and other health care professionals, particularly those dealing with contagious diseases.

Journal of Trafficking, Organized Crime and Security

Autor: Siddhartha Sarkar

Número de Páginas: 49

Journal of Trafficking, Organized Crime and Security (JTOCS) is an endeavor to understand the basic structure of criminal organizations, the trends and patterns of different forms of trafficking, and the structural and functional mechanism that reproduces and reinforces the processes that perpetuate the phenomenon considering trafficking not as discrete events that are unconnected, but to scrutinize them within the wider framework of human insecurity as structurally dogged based on the theoretical research and empirical evidence from cross-country study.

Le stress d'une vie

Autor: Mathieu-robert Sauvé

Número de Páginas: 297

C’est à Montréal que le concept du stress a été découvert ! En 1936, le docteur Hans Selye publie, dans la revue scientifique Nature, le premier article sur le « syndrome général d’adaptation », associé à d’innombrables maladies. Le chercheur, venu d’Europe centrale, place dès lors la métropole québécoise au cœur des travaux sur le stress. En plus de fonder l’Institut de médecine et de chirurgie expérimentales de Montréal, il signe près de 1 700 textes savants et rédige 39 livres. Mais que sait-on de Hans Selye ? Alternant entre l’écriture scénique et le récit journalistique, Le stress d’une vie nous révèle les tribulations de ce scientifique hors norme qui ponctue ses journées de travail en sonnant le gong. S’il connaît la fortune et la gloire, Selye reste cependant rongé par l’amertume de ne pas décrocher le prix Nobel...

Psychology for AS Level

Autor: Michael W. Eysenck

Número de Páginas: 384

Now in full colour, this thoroughly revised and updated 3rd edition of Psychology for AS Level takes into account all the latest changes to the AQA-A syllabus since the last edition was published. It remains closely mapped to the specification making it ideal for students taking the AS Level Psychology exam. New to this edition is a strong emphasis on exam technique, giving students the best chance possible of the highest grades. A whole chapter is devoted to how to study and how to pass, with an 'Examiner's Viewpoint' written by the Chief Examiner at AQA-A. Throughout the book are hints and tips on picking up marks, and there are constant page references to the summarised content in our companion AS revision guide. Further examination support is provided by our accompanying student website, AS Online, available on a subscription basis to all schools and sixth form colleges that adopt the text. This includes a Student Workbook, interactive exercises, sample essays, interactive multiple-choice questions, a complete Exam Companion and much more. We also provide teacher resources free of charge to qualifying adopters which include a week-by-week teaching plan, sample essays,...

Encyclopedia of Stress

Autor: George Fink

Número de Páginas: 793

Comprised of nearly 400 entries by leading experts on the subject, "The Encyclopedia of Stress" covers almost every aspect and ramification of stress. The book explores the effects of stress on behavior, psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders, cardiovascular systems, reproductive function, and immune function, plus stress as a consequence of work, post-traumatic stress, and stress and predisposition to disease. (Social Sciences--Psychology)

Electrolytes and Cardiovascular Diseases, Vol. 1

Autor: E. Bajusz

Número de Páginas: 430

The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science

Autor: W. Edward Craighead , Charles B. Nemeroff

Número de Páginas: 1128

Edited by high caliber experts, and contributed to by quality researchers and practitioners in psychology and related fields. Includes over 500 topical entries Each entry features suggested readings and extensive cross-referencing Accessible to students and general readers Edited by two outstanding scholars and clinicians

Encyclopedia of Health Psychology

Autor: Alan J. Christensen , René Martin , Joshua M. Smyth

Número de Páginas: 368

- Not only is Health Psychology, a field that focuses on the promotion and maintenance of both physical and mental health, a rapidly growing area of interest, but it is also a field that draws on and contributes to the other varied fields of psychology, medicine, nursing, sociology, anthropology, among others. - Provides a relatively comprehensive and accesible overview of the central concepts, issues, conditions and terms that comprise the broad discipline of health psychology - Covers more than 200 contributions by more than 150 of the leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field

Stress: Concepts, Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior

Autor: George Fink

Número de Páginas: 503

Stress: Concepts, Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior: Handbook in Stress Series, Volume 1, examines stress and its management in the workplace and is targeted at scientific and clinical researchers in biomedicine, psychology, and some aspects of the social sciences. The audience is appropriate faculty and graduate and undergraduate students interested in stress and its consequences. The format allows access to specific self-contained stress subsections without the need to purchase the whole nine volume Stress handbook series. This makes the publication much more affordable than the previously published four volume Encyclopedia of Stress (Elsevier 2007) in which stress subsections were arranged alphabetically and therefore required purchase of the whole work. This feature will be of special significance for individual scientists and clinicians, as well as laboratories. In this first volume of the series, the primary focus will be on general stress concepts as well as the areas of cognition, emotion, and behavior. - Offers chapters with impressive scope, covering topics including the interactions between stress, cognition, emotion and behaviour - Features articles carefully selected...

The Psychology of Religion

Autor: Ralph W. Hood (jr.) , Peter C. Hill , Bernard Spilka

Número de Páginas: 354

Keeping up with the rapidly growing research base, the leading graduate-level psychology of religion text is now in a fully updated fifth edition. It takes a balanced, empirically driven approach to understanding the role of religion in individual functioning and social behavior. Integrating research on numerous different faith traditions, the book addresses the quest for meaning; links between religion and biology; religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; experiential dimensions of religion and spirituality; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to coping, adjustment, and mental disorder. Chapter-opening quotations and topical research boxes enhance the readability of this highly instructive text. New to This Edition *New topics: cognitive science of religion; religion and violence; and groups that advocate terrorist tactics. *The latest empirical findings, including hundreds of new references. *Expanded discussion of atheism and varieties of nonbelief. *More research on religions outside the Judeo-Christian tradition, particularly Islam. *State-of-the-art research methods, including techniques for assessing neurological states.

The Great Cholesterol Myth Now Includes 100 Recipes for Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease

Autor: Jonny Bowden , Stephen Sinatra , Deirdre Rawlings

Número de Páginas: 355

"Now includes 100 recipes for preventing and reversing heart disease from the The great cholesterol cookbook.

The Great Cholesterol Myth

Autor: Jonny Bowden , Stephen Sinatra

Número de Páginas: 241

Heart disease is the #1 killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols--with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol--have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the $31-billion-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry. The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease, including: - Inflammation - Fibrinogen - Triglycerides - Homocysteine - Belly fat - Triglyceride to HCL ratios - High glycemic levels Bestselling health authors Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., and Stephen Sinatra, M.D. give readers a 4-part strategy based on the latest studies and clinical findings for effectively preventing, managing, and reversing heart disease, focusing on diet, exercise, supplements, and stress and anger management. Get proven, evidence-based strategies from the experts with...

Stress, Health, and Behavior

Autor: Richard Mccarty

Número de Páginas: 354

Exposure to stressful life experiences can disrupt key regulatory systems in the body and contribute to a variety of negative health outcomes. This authoritative text takes a biopsychosocial approach to understanding the role of stress in alcohol use disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. It presents cutting-edge knowledge about how stressors are conceptualized and measured; connections to disease processes; systemic racism as a significant, ongoing stressor for people of color; and factors that promote resilience. For each of the disorders discussed, proven and promising stress-targeted clinical interventions are reviewed. Student-friendly features include an end-of-book glossary and an extensive bibliography to facilitate in-depth study of selected topics of interest.

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