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Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on most people. This volume provides a readily accessible compendium that explains the phenomenon of stress, the neural, endocrine and molecular mechanisms involved, the clinical effects, and the impact on individuals and society. Clinical attention focuses on disorders of the stress control system (e.g. Cushing's Syndrome: Addison's Disease) and the adverse impact of stress on human physical and mental health . Detailed reviews address disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, major depression, psychoses and related disorders such as combat fatigue and burnout. The work covers interactions between stress and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, as well as stress-immune-inflammatory interactions in relation to cancer and autoimmune and viral diseases. Emphasis is also placed on the role of stress in obesity, hypertension, diabetes type II and other features of the metabolic syndrome which has now reached epidemic proportions in the USA and other countries. Chapters offer impressive scope with topics addressing animal studies, disaster, diurnal rhythms, drug effects and treatments, cognition and emotion, physical illness, psychopathology, immunology and inflammation, lab studies and tests, and psychological / biochemical / genetic aspects Richly illustrated with over 200 figures, 75 in color Priced affordably, this compendium of articles appeals to the end user interested in stress research who would not otherwise purchase the larger Encyclopedia of Stress Articles carefully selected by one of the world's most preeminent stress researchers and contributors represent the most outstanding scholarship in the field, with each chapter providing fully vetted and reliable expert knowledge
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Contrary to popular opinion, college and university faculty often experience a greater amount of stress than professionals in many other occupations. Faculty Stress takes a comprehensive look at faculty stress, its causes, and its consequences. This unique book explores the wide range of factors associated with work-related stress, the sources and perceptions of stress in differing academic environments, and the importance of gender factors in understanding and dealing with work stress in academia. Respected authorities discuss quantitative and qualitative research, case studies, and provide helpful policy recommendations.As higher education rapidly changes, the importance of understanding and effectively dealing with the stress that faculty endures increases. Faculty Stress explores in detail how change affects work and personal lives of faculty. This revealing book is crucial for current faculty and administrators who want to understand and effectively deal with stress, as well as future faculty who need to know how to better prepare for the rigors of their college and university academic profession. Faculty Stress is a valuable resource for faculty, higher education administrators, graduate students who intend to become faculty, librarians, higher education scholars, and scholars who study work and occupations. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment.
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Military service involves exposure to multiple sources of chronic, acute, and potentially traumatic stress, especially during deployment and combat. Notoriously variable, the effects of stress can be subtle to severe, immediate or delayed, impairing individual and group readiness, operational performance, and—ultimately—survival. A comprehensive compilation on the state of the science, Biobehavioral Resilience to Stress identifies key factors and characteristics that are essential to a scientifically useful and behaviorally predictive understanding of resilience to stress. Contributions from Uniquely Qualified Military and Civilian Experts Initiated by the Military Operational Medicine Research Directorate of the US Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC), this seminal volume integrates recent research and experience from military and civilian experts in behavioral and social sciences, human performance, and physiology. Each chapter is grounded in vigorous research with emphasis on relevance to a variety of real-world operations and settings, including extreme environments encountered in modern war. Logical Progression, Cross-Disciplinary Appeal Organized into four sections, the text begins with a discussion of the relevant aspects of stress in the context of military life to offer civilian readers a window into contemporary military priorities. Later chapters consider biological, physiological, and genetic factors, psychosocial aspects of resilience, and “community capacity” variables that influence psychological responses to stressful events. This multidisciplinary effort concludes with an overview of emergent themes and related issues to advance the science of resilience toward predictive research, theory, and application for all those—military and civilian—who serve in the national defense.
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The quality assurance procedures and accreditation used in sport science laboratories in Australia are respected worldwide. Now you can put these protocols to use in your research or training program with this authoritative guide from the Australian Sports Commission. Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes is your best source for standardized test protocols for athletes in 17 internationally recognized sports. Using the protocols in this breakthrough book, researchers in any country can standardize procedures and share data. And athletes and coaches can compare data from different labs for analyzing results and planning training regimens. While learning about controlled test procedures, students of exercise physiology can compare their test scores with those of top-level athletes.The normative data for these tests have been collected from athletes competing at national and international levels. Thoroughly practical, the book provides principles and examples of test protocols, data analysis, and data interpretation. Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes presents guidelines for pretest preparation of labs and athletes, with five reproducible forms. The book takes readers through discussions of general assessment procedures, including-blood lactate testing,-anthropometric testing,-blood sampling and handling,-flexibility assessment,-VO2max assessment, and-various methods of strength and power testing.The book also provides sport-specific information in the assessment of athletic performance. All 17 sport-specific chapters include step-by-step protocols particularly suited to testing athletes engaged in that sport. Extensive tables offer normative data for various national and international sports, including-basketball,-tennis,-cycling,-triathlon, -soccer,-rugby, and-cricket.In addition, the book's treatment of the difficult area of strength assessment is the most extensive available to date. In all, Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes provides a complete international review of athlete testing. It's the most comprehensive applied testing manual available for exercise scientists and students of exercise physiology.
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Equivalence testing has grown significantly in importance over the last two decades, especially as its relevance to a variety of applications has become understood. Yet published work on the general methodology remains scattered in specialists' journals, and for the most part, it focuses on the relatively narrow topic of bioequivalence assessment.With a far broader perspective, Testing Statistical Hypotheses of Equivalence provides the first comprehensive treatment of statistical equivalence testing. The author addresses a spectrum of specific, two-sided equivalence testing problems, from the one-sample problem with normally distributed observations of fixed known variance to problems involving several samples and multivariate data. The treatment includes a concise review of basic mathematical results on optimal tests for equivalence, and the author makes available on the Internet a collection of computer programs that allow easy implementation of the methods presented.In a field as complex and rich in potential applications as equivalence testing, Testing Statistical Hypotheses of Equivalence stands alone as a coherent reference that furnishes both the theoretical and practical tools needed for dealing with equivalence trials of any complexity and in any phase.
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For those individuals who endure the symptoms of stress in
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For those individuals who endure the symptoms of stress in their daily lives, this book serves as an essential tool of diagnosis and treatment, helping readers pinpoint a medical link to their psychological and/or physical distress, and suggests how they can help themselves. Packed with information about the symptoms, causes, and remedies for stress, this book will serve both as a beacon for those who suffer from stress and as a key desk reference for those in helping roles. Stress is commonly accepted as the "twentieth century disease." From sciatica to ulcers to eating disorders, from mild depression to major anxiety problems, stress-related disorders affect millions of people every day, and statistics prove that they are rising at a rapid pace. Entries on stress-related topics from A to Y. Anyone with a need to understand common disorders related to stress.
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This volume focuses on the potential application of in vitr
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This volume focuses on the potential application of in vitro procedures to identify and quantify the toxicological risk to target organs associated with the use of commerical products and therapeutic drugs.;Revealing how the results of in vitro toxicity testing can be used in safety assessment, In Vitro Toxicity Testing: explores whether existing test methods can accomplish the necessary goals and, if not, what research is needed to make these techniques a practical reality; presents the current status of toxicity testing in the areas of hepatotoxicity, renal toxicity, ocular irritation, and many others; outlines the role of validation in technology transfer from the research laboratory to safety evaluation; examines testing strategies and regulatory acceptance and addresses common concerns about the ultimate utilization of available methods in chemical safety/hazard considerations; and analyzes the perspective of industrial and regulatory agencies on the application of in vitro toxicity testing.;Generously referenced with over 1400 literature citations, In Vitro Toxicity Testing is for academic, industrial, and regulatory toxicologists; applied, molecular, and cell biologists; pharmacologists; animal welfare activists; and graduate students in pharmacology and toxicology courses.
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Keeping a healthy acid / alkaline balance is essential to good health. We're offering you a Home Test pH Kit to determine and manage your own pH level. Many factors play into an unhealthy pH level, including but not limited to stress, certain medications, metabolic and muscular functions in the body, the foods we eat and the liquids we drink. The pHydrion vivid paper included in the full kit, may be able to give you a quick and convenient way to test your body's acid / alkaline balance on a daily basis. Once you have an idea of where you lie in this range, steps may be taken to control your pH naturally. Home Test pH Kit Full Kit includes: 15 foot roll of pH test paper in a clear dispenser, easy to understand instructions on use of pHydrion litmus paper, accurate 5.5 to 8.0 pH chart in .2 point increments, 40 page information booklet, acid/alkaline forming foods pocket card for quick reference, bookmark. Booklet contains a daily pH and foods record-keeping forms, healthful recipes, plus many articles for a better understanding of pH.
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There's always going to be something for you to be stressed out over. But how you handle that stress is what's truly important. In this program, experts from Stanford explain what causes stress in the first place, and how you can keep it from controlling your life. Learning how to minimize the effect that stress has on you will get you on the path to a healthier, more fulfilling life. (Comes with a Study Guide)
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Although physical fitness has traditionally been associated with the young through the middle-aged, it is most critical for those in their senior years. Older adults require adequate strength, flexibility, and endurance to accomplish even ordinary, everyday tasks. Up until now, most physical fitness tests have been geared to younger audiences. The Senior Fitness Test is an answer to the need for a simple, easy-to-use battery of test items that assess the functional fitness of older adults. The test is safe and enjoyable for older adults, it meets scientific standards for reliability and validity, and it has accompanying performance norms based on actual performance scores of over 7,000 men and women between the ages of 60 and 94.The Senior Fitness Test Manual provides the theoretical base for the test. It also includes the developmental procedures and provides complete information on administering and scoring the test and providing feedback to test participants about their results. It also includes instructions on organizing and testing groups of older adults.The appendix has reproducible sample forms, charts, tables, and posters for instructors to use in their programs.Chapter 1 introduces the test and explains why fitness is important for older adults.Chapter 2 establishes the conceptual background for the test, describes how it relates to traditional theories and models describing physical decline in later years, and presents a brief overview of the test items.Chapter 3 contains the scientific documentation for the test's validity, reliability, and performance standards. Chapter 4 includes a list of procedures and issues that need to be addressed prior to testing, along with sample instruction sheets, forms, and equipment lists to use in planning for the test. Also included are proper warm-up and pretest instructions that should be given to the participants prior to testing and descriptions of the official testing and scoring protocols.Chapter 5 explains how to interpret test results and how to use the information to motivate participants to increase their activity levels and improve their performances.The Senior Fitness Test helps professionals not only motivate older adults, but also assess the major physiological components of functional capacity so that emerging weaknesses can be detected and treated before causing serious functional limitations.
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Find the optimal level of stress and wellness for your life and career-the essential guide for womenIf you're one of the many women juggling the issues and demands of self, home, family, health, and the workplace, stress is one of the most important emotional and physical problems you face every day. Stress is inevitable, but this book shows you how to embrace it and use it. The key lies in learning how to transform harmful reactions into healthy responses.Optimal Stress offers a new way to view, organize, and shape your world so that you have a healthy response to any stressor or demand in your life. Its approach helps you develop a crucial understanding of what stress is, what it is not, and most importantly, how to find the right stress-health balance.Clarifies the link between stress and medical disorders such as: heart disease, immune disorders, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issuesExplains three key principles-Priorities, Passions, and Purpose-to help you understand and handle stressShares data as well as other women's true stories, feelings, and insights about stressReveals that stress is a process, with emotional, psychological, behavioral, biological and physical componentsHelps you find a renewed sense of meaning, coherence, and balance in your life through discovery of your personal BestStress ZoneGets you in touch with your unique physical and personality traits and life circumstances that contribute to stressDon't let stress overwhelm you-discover Optimal Stress and regain balance in your life.
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Find the optimal level of stress and wellness for your life and career-the essential guide for women If you're one of the many women juggling the issues and demands of self, home, family, health, and the workplace, stress is one of the most important emotional and physical problems you face every day. Stress is inevitable, but this book shows you how to embrace it and use it. The key lies in learning how to transform harmful reactions into healthy responses. Optimal Stress offers a new way to view, organize, and shape your world so that you have a healthy response to any stressor or demand in your life. Its approach helps you develop a crucial understanding of what stress is, what it is not, and most importantly, how to find the right stress-health balance. Clarifies the link between stress and medical disorders such as: heart disease, immune disorders, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues Explains three key principles-Priorities, Passions, and Purpose-to help you understand and handle stress Shares data as well as other women's true stories, feelings, and insights about stress Reveals that stress is a process, with emotional, psychological, behavioral, biological and physical components Helps you find a renewed sense of meaning, coherence, and balance in your life through discovery of your personal BestStress Zone Gets you in touch with your unique physical and personality traits and life circumstances that contribute to stress Don't let stress overwhelm you-discover Optimal Stress and regain balance in your life.
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Dr. Martin Rossman wants you to experience freedom from str
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Dr. Martin Rossman wants you to experience freedom from stress, which left unchecked, can lead to both poor health and unhealthy lifestyle choices. That's exactly what you will get with STRESS RELIEF, a program of guided meditation exercises that use breathing and imagery to help you combat tension. With his calm, reassuring demeanor and entrancing voice, Dr. Rossman offers advice on assessing your stress level, understanding good stress from bad stress and learning how to breathe from the diaphragm. He then teaches you how to use relaxing imagery to help one move from a stress-filled state to a stress-free state, become more grounded and solve problems. No music is included to avoid any interference during the practice. Running time: 68 minutes.
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Comprehensive Panel (E2, Pg, T, DHEA, am, noon, evening and
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Comprehensive Panel (E2, Pg, T, DHEA, am, noon, evening and pm Cortisol): This assessment is used for men and women who have many of the symptoms described below, and it combines a complete adrenal function panel in addition to an assessment of sex hormone levels. It is for compromised individuals who are having the short comprehensive and adrenal function symptoms. It is especially important to assess those mid-day Cortisol levels in individuals who are experiencing blood sugar dysregulation, hyperlipidemia, weight gain around the waist, bone loss, infertility, sensitivity to chemicals and increased joint pain. The Labrix saliva test is an FDA-Approved, easy non-invasive way of assessing your hormone balance. This information allows you to supplement hormones according to a plan tailored for only you. Well-balanced hormones regulate everything from reproduction to emotions, general health and well-being. An imbalance of any one hormone can throw your physical and mental health out of balance, causing aggravating and even serious health problems.
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This test detects alcohol consumption above 60 grams/day, w
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This test detects alcohol consumption above 60 grams/day, which means more than 6 beers per day for the average person. This test detects Fatty Acid Esters produced by alcohol consumption. It is useful for: (1) Identifying persons who are not heavy drinkers; (2) Proving a parent is fit to have custody of children; (3) Proving someone does not have an alcohol problem and is fit for a leadership or a safety sensitive job; (4) Demonstrating someone is long-term abstinent from heavy drinking. The markers of excessive drinking appear when alcohol is consumed regularly in excess of social drinking patterns. The test sensitivity for this test allows us to report that a person does not have a pattern of regular excessive drinking, commonly called "alcohol abuse." It takes a week or more for the marker to appear in the hair on the scalp. We take the first 6 to 12 centimeters of hair when the hair is of sufficient length. That relates to a period of around 3 to 6 months. We require at least 100 mg of hair. That is a cut tuft of hair a bit wider than the size of a pencil diameter and at least 1-1/2 inches in length. The hair can be taken from more than one location on the head, and the sampling site used will be unnoticeable after the hair is collected. We provide complete instructions for collectors. Collectors should be trained medical or legal personnel. The collection is an important part of the process and needs to be done under strict 'chain of custody' conditions for the sample to be valid. The report will include the identity details for the sample, and the result for the test. If the results are negative, the test will say so, i.e., the person whose hair sample was tested does not appear to have a pattern of frequent, heavy drinking.
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SHIPPING ONLY IN EU! In modern society stress is common. T
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SHIPPING ONLY IN EU! In modern society stress is common. Therefore we need to find ways to reduce and overcome the various aspects of stress that occur in our lives. New research has shown that low frequency electronic vibration stimulates the nerves in the palm of the hand so, that it can calm or activate the mind. "Pulse Egg" is a device invented by Japanese scientists to help you reduce stress, achieve greater self control and increase quality of life. It will help you to calm or energize yourself whenever you need it. It is a very compact and lovable device, which you can easily use on your way to work or school, in your office or at home. 'Pulse Egg' has two modes- 'relax' and 'active'. Through gentle electrical stimulations of the palm 'Pulse egg' allows you to rapidly calm or energize your mind and body. When the palm of hand is gently stimulated with low frequency electronic vibration, the link between our hand and brain is activated, which helps to calm or activate our mind. More info: http://www.pulseegg.eu/pulseegg/index.php/en/home SHIPPING ONLY IN EU!
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Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on
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Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on most people. This volume provides a readily accessible compendium that focuses on the physical and psychological consequences of stress for individuals and society. Clinical attention focuses on disorders of the stress control system (e.g. Cushing's Syndrome: Addison's Disease) and the adverse impact of stress on human physical and mental health. Detailed reviews address disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, major depression, psychoses and related disorders such as combat fatigue and burnout. The work covers interactions between stress and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, as well as stress-immune-inflammatory interactions in relation to cancer and autoimmune and viral diseases. Emphasis is also placed on the role of stress in obesity, hypertension, diabetes type II and other features of the metabolic syndrome which has now reached epidemic proportions in the USA and other countries.Chapters offer impressive scope with topics addressing animal studies, disaster, diurnal rhythms, drug effects and treatments, cognition and emotion, physical illness, psychopathology, immunology and inflammation, lab studies and tests, and psychological / biochemical / genetic aspects Richly illustrated in full color with over 200 figures Articles carefully selected by one of the world's most preeminent stress researchers and contributors represent the most outstanding scholarship in the field, with each chapter providing fully vetted and reliable expert knowledge
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