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The fight or flight response, also known as the “acute stress response” was first described by Walter Cannon in the 1920s as a theory that animals react to threats when the autonomic nervous system reacts. His theory was later recognized as the first stage of a general adaptation syndrome that regulates stress responses among vertebrates and other organisms. Our autonomic nervous system consists of two branches: the parasympathetic and the sympathetic systems. The sympathetic system’s…

Her perception of the workload she could handle was a direct recipe for copious stress. The author, Clausen argues that overworking can cause other areas of our lives to be affected by devotion to our careers. Because of the excessive dedication towards an occupation our focus on daily life diminishes such as family lives, social lives, and basic health which are as equally or even more important than any job. Holding a career above other areas of our lives, as an ideal in society can affect…

emotional well-being but care for our physical self as well? Introducing Walk and talk therapy. Walk and Talk Therapy is so much more than the name initially indicates. The benefits of this type of therapy are many. Our bodies naturally produce the stress hormone cortisol. Research has shown that walking when exposed to some form of nature,…

How to De-Stress I absolutely loathe the feeling of being angry, sad, overwhelmed, the list could go on. I often have to remind myself to calm down and how to be content with life, even in the most chaotic situations and events happening. Sure, it takes patience and along the way it can feel a bit challenging, but in the end, it’s all worth it because you are finally in a better state of mind. There are a few simple ways to help let go of the anxious stress that’s been attached to you. First…

The Monistic Nature of Fear Fear is an emotion experienced in most all living creatures; this emotion is experienced precisely because it is a survival mechanism developed to protect an individual during dangerous or uncomfortable situations, combining physical and psychological aspects together in the uniformity of monism. Comparing studies between one concerning a lessened neurological processing of pain in fearful subjects that are administered light shocks and a separate study concerning…

We as physicians can be a tough lot of people. Let’s face it, we had to be to make it through medical school and our fellowship sane and ready to help others. Often, this can lead to a syndrome of not taking the proper care of ourselves, and in some cases, being accused of being horrible patients when the physical effects of not taking care of ourselves start to manifest. Physician burnout can be a real concern for all physicians because of the type of job we take on. We want to be able to…

Depression, sadness, and stress, are stages we go through in life. These concepts are usually described as a negative concept, which have an impact in our mental or physical well-being. Many of us find ways to escape it and fight it and there is other people go through the pain. People experience various forms of stress at home, work, in social settings, and when engaged in activities to simply have fun, such as playing sports. It can be a problem if you don't try to resolve it. I’ve read it…

The Body’s Response to Stress Kimberly Shafto Ocean County College BIOL-131-DL1 The endocrine system and ANS work together in times of stress to maintain homeostasis. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is divided into two subdivisions the sympathetic, and parasympathetic. They sympathetic nervous system activates the “fight or flight” response which causes a rise in heart rate, pupil dilation, increased sweating, and blood pressure. The parasympathetic nervous system activates…

organizational factors that cause stress are controlled by management and thus can be modified or changed. Strategies to consider include improved employee selection and job placement, training, realistic goal-setting, redesign of jobs, increased employee involvement, improved organizational communication, employee sabbaticals and corporate wellness programs. We know individuals with little experience or an external locus of control tend to be more prone to stress. Selection and placement…

For the past century, Standard English and Non-Standard English have controlled individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Language influences one’s decisions and forms countless ramifications, both effective and ineffective. Indeed, the main barriers such as unification in the workforce and education environments can alter the attitudes towards individuals (immigrants or international students) of Non-Standard English. The influence of language enables individuals to have an effect on…