Stress relief should be personalized

DALLAS, April 21 (UPI) -- One-size-fits-all approaches to stress reduction are not effective because what stresses one person may not stress another, a U.S. researcher says.

Stress reduction helps patient battle cancer: Drs. Oz and Roizen

Meditation, deep breathing, talk therapy -- and anything else that reduces stress, even hypnosis -- is a good idea in any high-stress situation. And new evidence reinforces what we've been saying for years: You can help defeat cancer if you practice stress management.

Dogs in offices: Benefits, but negatives, too

I t s official: Bringing your dog to work can reduce stress, according to a recent study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University s business school.

Mental stress may be harder on women's hearts

Stress reduction is important for anyone, regardless of gender, but a new study shines a light on how stress differently affects the hearts of women, potentially putting them at greater risk of a coronary event.

Stress May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's: Study

TUESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- Heart blood flow increases in men when they experience mental stress, but does not change in women, a small new study suggests.

Stress could tell harder on women's hearts

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Emotional upheaval is more likely to impose a heavier burden on women's hearts than men's, says a study.

Stress is harder on women's hearts

By MyHealthNewsDaily StaffMental stress may take a greater toll on women's hearts compared with men's, a new study suggests. The study found that during periods of mental stress, blood flow through the heart increases in men, but shows no change in women.