Stress: From Burnout To BalanceExploring the effects of physiological stress, this volume looks at ways to reduce these effects and to improve health overall. In addition to defining stress, the author discusses: personality types and temperaments; stress and reproduction; the immune system; depression; memory and stress; and ageing. He also provides practical tips on stress management techniques, including breathing exercises, massage and physical exercise. |
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Contents
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4 Metabolism | 52 |
9 The Immune System | 93 |
10 Depression | 116 |
11 Memory and Stress | 136 |
12 Pain | 147 |
13 Aging | 155 |
14 Stress ManagementA Scientific Background | 165 |
15 Techniques for Stress Management | 172 |
16 The P Word | 190 |
5 Heart Attacks | 61 |
6 Does Stress Cause Ulcers? | 70 |
7 Personality Type and Temperament | 76 |
8 Stress and Reproduction | 84 |
Appendices | 201 |
Index | 207 |
About the Author | 211 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Stress: From Burnout To Balance Response Books |
| Author | Vinay V Joshi |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications India, 2005 |
| ISBN | 8132103408, 9788132103400 |
| Length | 209 pages |
| Subjects | › Business & Economics / Organizational Behavior |
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