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Relationship Between Daily #Stress, #Depression Symptoms, and #Facebook Addiction Disorder in Germany and in the United States
This study investigated the link between experience of daily stress, depression symptoms, and the Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD) in Germany and in the United States. In samples from both countries (German sample: N = 531; U.S. sample: N = 909), daily stress was positively associated with FAD. Depression symptoms significantly positively moderated this positive relationship.
Thus, current findings demonstrate that depressed individuals who often tend to intensively use Facebook to escape from daily stress and to find relief and social support are at enhanced risk to develop FAD, which reinforces their negative symptoms. Therefore, interventions for depressed individuals should include alternative strategies to cope with daily stressors.
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/cyber.2019.0165
Relationship Between Daily #Stress, #Depression Symptoms, and #Facebook Addiction Disorder in Germany and in the United States
This study investigated the link between experience of daily stress, depression symptoms, and the Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD) in Germany and in the United States. In samples from both countries (German sample: N = 531; U.S. sample: N = 909), daily stress was positively associated with FAD. Depression symptoms significantly positively moderated this positive relationship.
Thus, current findings demonstrate that depressed individuals who often tend to intensively use Facebook to escape from daily stress and to find relief and social support are at enhanced risk to develop FAD, which reinforces their negative symptoms. Therefore, interventions for depressed individuals should include alternative strategies to cope with daily stressors.
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/cyber.2019.0165
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
Relationship Between Daily Stress, Depression Symptoms, and Facebook Addiction Disorder in Germany and in the United States
Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
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#Stress related disorders and subsequent risk of life threatening #infections: population based sibling controlled cohort study
..144 919 individuals with stress related disorders (post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress reaction, adjustment disorder, and other stress reactions) identified from 1987 to 2013
Stress related disorders were associated with all studied life threatening infections, with the highest relative risk observed for meningitis (sibling based analysis 1.63 (1.23 to 2.16)) and endocarditis (1.57 (1.08 to 2.30)). Younger age at diagnosis of a stress related disorder and the presence of psychiatric comorbidity, especially substance use disorders, were associated with higher hazard ratios, whereas use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the first year after diagnosis of a stress related disorder was associated with attenuated hazard ratios.
Conclusion In the Swedish population, stress related disorders were associated with a subsequent risk of life threatening infections, after controlling for familial background and physical or psychiatric comorbidities.
https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l5784
#Stress related disorders and subsequent risk of life threatening #infections: population based sibling controlled cohort study
..144 919 individuals with stress related disorders (post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress reaction, adjustment disorder, and other stress reactions) identified from 1987 to 2013
Stress related disorders were associated with all studied life threatening infections, with the highest relative risk observed for meningitis (sibling based analysis 1.63 (1.23 to 2.16)) and endocarditis (1.57 (1.08 to 2.30)). Younger age at diagnosis of a stress related disorder and the presence of psychiatric comorbidity, especially substance use disorders, were associated with higher hazard ratios, whereas use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the first year after diagnosis of a stress related disorder was associated with attenuated hazard ratios.
Conclusion In the Swedish population, stress related disorders were associated with a subsequent risk of life threatening infections, after controlling for familial background and physical or psychiatric comorbidities.
https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l5784
The BMJ
Stress related disorders and subsequent risk of life threatening infections: population based sibling controlled cohort study
Objective To assess whether severe psychiatric reactions to trauma and other adversities are associated with subsequent risk of life threatening infections.
Design Population and sibling matched cohort study.
Setting Swedish population.
Participants 144 919…
Design Population and sibling matched cohort study.
Setting Swedish population.
Participants 144 919…
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Effect of different #nap opportunity durations on short-term maximal performance, attention, feelings, muscle soreness, fatigue, #stress and sleep.
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of different nap opportunity durations on short-term maximal performance, attention, feelings, muscle soreness, fatigue, stress and sleep. Twenty physically active men (age: 21.1 ± 3.6 years, height: 176.4 ± 5.7 cm, body-mass: 72 ± 10.8 kg) performed the 5-jump and the digit-cancellation (i.e., attention) tests after four randomized nap opportunity conditions: no-nap opportunity (N0), 25 min of nap opportunity (N25), 35 min of nap opportunity (N35) and 45 min of nap opportunity (N45).
Subjective measurement of feelings, muscle soreness, fatigue, stress and sleep were performed during each test session. Compared to N0, there was a significant improvement of the 5-jump performance during N35 (Δ = +3.5%, p < .01) and N45 (Δ = +3.7%, p < .01). Attention was also better after N45 compared to N0 (Δ = +7.5%, p < .05). Fatigue, sleep and stress scores were significantly lower after N25, N35 and N45 compared to N0 (p < .05). However, no-significant effect of naps durations on feelings and fatigue scores was observed.
A nap opportunity has a beneficial effect on physical performance and attention with better results observed for naps ≥35 min.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31491444
Effect of different #nap opportunity durations on short-term maximal performance, attention, feelings, muscle soreness, fatigue, #stress and sleep.
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of different nap opportunity durations on short-term maximal performance, attention, feelings, muscle soreness, fatigue, stress and sleep. Twenty physically active men (age: 21.1 ± 3.6 years, height: 176.4 ± 5.7 cm, body-mass: 72 ± 10.8 kg) performed the 5-jump and the digit-cancellation (i.e., attention) tests after four randomized nap opportunity conditions: no-nap opportunity (N0), 25 min of nap opportunity (N25), 35 min of nap opportunity (N35) and 45 min of nap opportunity (N45).
Subjective measurement of feelings, muscle soreness, fatigue, stress and sleep were performed during each test session. Compared to N0, there was a significant improvement of the 5-jump performance during N35 (Δ = +3.5%, p < .01) and N45 (Δ = +3.7%, p < .01). Attention was also better after N45 compared to N0 (Δ = +7.5%, p < .05). Fatigue, sleep and stress scores were significantly lower after N25, N35 and N45 compared to N0 (p < .05). However, no-significant effect of naps durations on feelings and fatigue scores was observed.
A nap opportunity has a beneficial effect on physical performance and attention with better results observed for naps ≥35 min.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31491444
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Effect of different nap opportunity durations on short-term maximal performance, attention, feelings, muscle soreness, fatigue…
Physiol Behav. 2019 Nov 1;211:112673. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2019.112673. Epub 2019 Sep 3.
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Improving mental health in health care practitioners: Randomized controlled trial of a gratitude intervention.
Chronic occupational #stress is common among health care practitioners, with potential impacts on personal mental health and staff turnover. This study investigated whether directing practitioners’ attention to #thankful events in work could reduce stress and depressive symptoms
..One hundred two practitioners were randomly assigned into 3 conditions: gratitude, hassle, and nil-treatment. Those with scheduled long leaves were excluded. Participants in the gratitude and hassle group wrote work-related gratitude and hassle diaries respectively twice a week for 4 consecutive weeks. A no-diary group served as control. Depressive symptoms (primary outcome) and perceived stress (secondary outcome) were collected at baseline, posttreatment, and 3-month follow-up..
Conclusion: Taking stock of thankful events is an effective approach to reduce stress and depressive symptoms among health care practitioners.
https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2014-38568-001
Improving mental health in health care practitioners: Randomized controlled trial of a gratitude intervention.
Chronic occupational #stress is common among health care practitioners, with potential impacts on personal mental health and staff turnover. This study investigated whether directing practitioners’ attention to #thankful events in work could reduce stress and depressive symptoms
..One hundred two practitioners were randomly assigned into 3 conditions: gratitude, hassle, and nil-treatment. Those with scheduled long leaves were excluded. Participants in the gratitude and hassle group wrote work-related gratitude and hassle diaries respectively twice a week for 4 consecutive weeks. A no-diary group served as control. Depressive symptoms (primary outcome) and perceived stress (secondary outcome) were collected at baseline, posttreatment, and 3-month follow-up..
Conclusion: Taking stock of thankful events is an effective approach to reduce stress and depressive symptoms among health care practitioners.
https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2014-38568-001
Emotional #stress induces structural #plasticity in Bergmann glial cells via an AC5-CPEB3-GluA1 pathway
https://2medical.news/2020/04/18/emotional-stress-induces-structural-plasticity-in-bergmann-glial-cells-via-an-ac5-cpeb3-glua1-pathway/
Stress alters brain function by modifying the structure and function of neurons and astrocytes. The fine processes of astrocytes are critical for the clearance of neurotransmitters during synaptic transmission. Thus, experience-dependent remodeling of glial processes is anticipated to alter the output of neural circuits.. ..Significance statement Astrocytes play important roles in synaptic transmission by extending fine processes around synapses. In this study, we showed that …
https://2medical.news/2020/04/18/emotional-stress-induces-structural-plasticity-in-bergmann-glial-cells-via-an-ac5-cpeb3-glua1-pathway/
Stress alters brain function by modifying the structure and function of neurons and astrocytes. The fine processes of astrocytes are critical for the clearance of neurotransmitters during synaptic transmission. Thus, experience-dependent remodeling of glial processes is anticipated to alter the output of neural circuits.. ..Significance statement Astrocytes play important roles in synaptic transmission by extending fine processes around synapses. In this study, we showed that …
Emotional #Stress Induces Structural Plasticity in Bergmann Glial Cells via an AC5–CPEB3–GluA1 Pathway
https://2medical.news/2020/05/01/emotional-stress-induces-structural-plasticity-in-bergmann-glial-cells-via-an-ac5-cpeb3-glua1-pathway-2/
..SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Astrocytes play important roles in synaptic transmission by extending fine processes around synapses. In this study, we showed that a single exposure to an acute stress triggered a retraction of lateral/fine processes in mouse cerebellar astrocytes. These astrocytes express GluA1, a glutamate receptor subunit known to lengthen astrocyte processes. We showed that astrocytic structural changes are associated with a reduction of GluA1 protein …
https://2medical.news/2020/05/01/emotional-stress-induces-structural-plasticity-in-bergmann-glial-cells-via-an-ac5-cpeb3-glua1-pathway-2/
..SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Astrocytes play important roles in synaptic transmission by extending fine processes around synapses. In this study, we showed that a single exposure to an acute stress triggered a retraction of lateral/fine processes in mouse cerebellar astrocytes. These astrocytes express GluA1, a glutamate receptor subunit known to lengthen astrocyte processes. We showed that astrocytic structural changes are associated with a reduction of GluA1 protein …
#Ageing attenuates the effect of extracellular hyperosmolality on whole‐body #heat exchange during exercise‐heat #stress
https://2medical.news/2020/10/14/ageing-attenuates-the-effect-of-extracellular-hyperosmolality-on-whole%E2%80%90body-heat-exchange-during-exercise%E2%80%90heat-stress/
Key points In humans, hypohydration attenuates sweat secretion and attenuates whole‐body heat loss, probably to mitigate further fluid losses and thereby support blood pressure regulation. Recently, however, we demonstrated that the hypohydration‐mediated reduction in net whole‐body heat exchange (evaporative heat loss – dry heat gain) was blunted in middle‐aged compared to younger men during moderate exercise in dry heat; albeit, the underpinning mechanisms could not …
https://2medical.news/2020/10/14/ageing-attenuates-the-effect-of-extracellular-hyperosmolality-on-whole%E2%80%90body-heat-exchange-during-exercise%E2%80%90heat-stress/
Key points In humans, hypohydration attenuates sweat secretion and attenuates whole‐body heat loss, probably to mitigate further fluid losses and thereby support blood pressure regulation. Recently, however, we demonstrated that the hypohydration‐mediated reduction in net whole‐body heat exchange (evaporative heat loss – dry heat gain) was blunted in middle‐aged compared to younger men during moderate exercise in dry heat; albeit, the underpinning mechanisms could not …
The effects of acute #work #stress and appraisal on psychobiological stress responses in a group office environment
https://2medical.news/2020/11/08/the-effects-of-acute-work-stress-and-appraisal-on-psychobiological-stress-responses-in-a-group-office-environment/
The high prevalence of office stress and its detrimental health consequences are of concern to individuals, employers and society at large. Laboratory studies investigating office stress have mostly relied on data from participants that were tested individually on abstract tasks. In this study, we examined the effect of psychosocial office stress and work interruptions on the psychobiological stress response in a realistic but controlled group …
https://2medical.news/2020/11/08/the-effects-of-acute-work-stress-and-appraisal-on-psychobiological-stress-responses-in-a-group-office-environment/
The high prevalence of office stress and its detrimental health consequences are of concern to individuals, employers and society at large. Laboratory studies investigating office stress have mostly relied on data from participants that were tested individually on abstract tasks. In this study, we examined the effect of psychosocial office stress and work interruptions on the psychobiological stress response in a realistic but controlled group …
#Mediterranean diet, #stress resilience, and aging in nonhuman primates
https://2medical.news/2020/11/24/mediterranean-diet-stress-resilience-and-aging-in-nonhuman-primates/
Persistent psychological stress increases the risk of many chronic diseases of aging. Little progress has been made to effectively reduce stress responses or mitigate stress effects suggesting a need for better understanding of factors that influence stress responses. Limited evidence suggests that diet may be a factor in modifying the effects of stress. However, long-term studies of diet effects on stress reactive systems are not …
https://2medical.news/2020/11/24/mediterranean-diet-stress-resilience-and-aging-in-nonhuman-primates/
Persistent psychological stress increases the risk of many chronic diseases of aging. Little progress has been made to effectively reduce stress responses or mitigate stress effects suggesting a need for better understanding of factors that influence stress responses. Limited evidence suggests that diet may be a factor in modifying the effects of stress. However, long-term studies of diet effects on stress reactive systems are not …
Effects of Stressful Events and Perceived #Stress on Cognitive Change Among #Depressed Older Adults
https://2medical.news/2021/03/21/effects-of-stressful-events-and-perceived-stress-on-cognitive-change-among-depressed-older-adults/
Stress is thought to exacerbate cognitive decline in older adults, especially those with late life depression (LLD); however, the specific aspects of stress that are especially deleterious and the aspects of cognition they affect are not clear. For example, it is not known whether the effects result from the exposure to stressful life events or whether it is the perception of stress that is salient, …
https://2medical.news/2021/03/21/effects-of-stressful-events-and-perceived-stress-on-cognitive-change-among-depressed-older-adults/
Stress is thought to exacerbate cognitive decline in older adults, especially those with late life depression (LLD); however, the specific aspects of stress that are especially deleterious and the aspects of cognition they affect are not clear. For example, it is not known whether the effects result from the exposure to stressful life events or whether it is the perception of stress that is salient, …
#Cocoa Flavanols Improve Vascular Responses to Acute Mental #Stress in Young Healthy Adults
https://2medical.news/2021/04/08/cocoa-flavanols-improve-vascular-responses-to-acute-mental-stress-in-young-healthy-adults/
Mental stress has been shown to induce cardiovascular events, likely due to its negative impact on vascular function. Flavanols, plant-derived polyphenolic compounds, improve endothelial function and blood pressure (BP) in humans, however their effects during stress are not known. This study examined the effects of acute intake of cocoa flavanols on stress-induced changes on vascular function. In a randomised, controlled, double-blind, cross-over intervention study, 30 …
https://2medical.news/2021/04/08/cocoa-flavanols-improve-vascular-responses-to-acute-mental-stress-in-young-healthy-adults/
Mental stress has been shown to induce cardiovascular events, likely due to its negative impact on vascular function. Flavanols, plant-derived polyphenolic compounds, improve endothelial function and blood pressure (BP) in humans, however their effects during stress are not known. This study examined the effects of acute intake of cocoa flavanols on stress-induced changes on vascular function. In a randomised, controlled, double-blind, cross-over intervention study, 30 …
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors for #anxiety, #obsessive-compulsive, and #stress disorders: A 3-level network meta-analysis
https://2medical.news/2021/06/12/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-and-serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors-for-anxiety-obsessive-compulsive-and-stress-disorders-a-3-level-network-meta-analysis/
https://2medical.news/2021/06/12/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-and-serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors-for-anxiety-obsessive-compulsive-and-stress-disorders-a-3-level-network-meta-analysis/
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors for #anxiety, #obsessive-compulsive…
Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and stress-related disorders frequently co-occur, and patients often present symptoms of several domains. Treatment involves the use of selective serotonin reuptake i…
Reduced adaptation of glutamatergic #stress response is associated with #pessimistic expectations in #depression
https://2medical.news/2021/06/17/reduced-adaptation-of-glutamatergic-stress-response-is-associated-with-pessimistic-expectations-in-depression/
https://2medical.news/2021/06/17/reduced-adaptation-of-glutamatergic-stress-response-is-associated-with-pessimistic-expectations-in-depression/
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Reduced adaptation of glutamatergic #stress response is associated with #pessimistic expectations in #depression
Stress is a significant risk factor for the development of major depressive disorder (MDD), yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Preclinically, adaptive and maladaptive stress-induced chan…
#Mineralocorticoid receptors dampen glucocorticoid receptor sensitivity to #stress via regulation of FKBP5
https://2medical.news/2021/06/20/mineralocorticoid-receptors-dampen-glucocorticoid-receptor-sensitivity-to-stress-via-regulation-of-fkbp5/
https://2medical.news/2021/06/20/mineralocorticoid-receptors-dampen-glucocorticoid-receptor-sensitivity-to-stress-via-regulation-of-fkbp5/
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#Mineralocorticoid receptors dampen glucocorticoid receptor sensitivity to #stress via regulation of FKBP5
Responding to different dynamic levels of stress is critical for mammalian survival. Disruption of mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR) signaling is proposed to underlie…
Urinary #Stress Hormones, #Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
https://2medical.news/2021/09/19/urinary-stress-hormones-hypertension-and-cardiovascular-events-the-multi-ethnic-study-of-atherosclerosis/
https://2medical.news/2021/09/19/urinary-stress-hormones-hypertension-and-cardiovascular-events-the-multi-ethnic-study-of-atherosclerosis/
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Urinary #Stress Hormones, #Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Psychosocial stress is a key contributing factor to the pathogenesis of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. We examined the association of urinary stress hormone levels with incident hypertens…
The psychophysiology of Mastermind: Characterizing response times and #blinking in a high-stakes television game show
https://2medical.news/2023/11/18/the-psychophysiology-of-mastermind-characterizing-response-times-and-blinking-in-a-high-stakes-television-game-show/
https://2medical.news/2023/11/18/the-psychophysiology-of-mastermind-characterizing-response-times-and-blinking-in-a-high-stakes-television-game-show/
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The psychophysiology of Mastermind: Characterizing response times and #blinking in a high-stakes television game show
Television game shows have proven to be a valuable resource for studying human behavior under conditions of high #stress and high stakes. However, previous work has focused mostly on choices—ignori…
Association Between Electronic Diary–Rated #Sleep, Mood, Energy, and #Stress With Incident #Headache in a Community-Based Sample
https://2medical.news/2024/02/06/association-between-electronic-diary-rated-sleep-mood-energy-and-stress-with-incident-headache-in-a-community-based-sample/
https://2medical.news/2024/02/06/association-between-electronic-diary-rated-sleep-mood-energy-and-stress-with-incident-headache-in-a-community-based-sample/
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Association Between Electronic Diary–Rated #Sleep, Mood, Energy, and #Stress With Incident #Headache in a Community-Based Sample
The aim of this study was to examine the diurnal links between average and changes in average levels of prospectively rated mood, sleep, energy, and stress as predictors of incident headache in a c…
Self-administered #mindfulness interventions reduce #stress in a large, randomized controlled multi-site study
https://2medical.news/?p=5334
https://2medical.news/?p=5334
Posttraumatic #Stress Disorder and Obstructive Sleep #Apnea in Twins
https://2medical.news/2024/07/12/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-and-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-twins/
https://2medical.news/2024/07/12/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-and-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-twins/
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Posttraumatic #Stress Disorder and Obstructive Sleep #Apnea in Twins
Key PointsQuestion What is the association of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after accounting for acknowledged medical risk factors for OSA?Findings In a …
#Stress -resilience impacts psychological wellbeing as evidenced by brain–gut #microbiome interactions
https://2medical.news/2024/07/13/stress-resilience-impacts-psychological-wellbeing-as-evidenced-by-brain-gut-microbiome-interactions/
https://2medical.news/2024/07/13/stress-resilience-impacts-psychological-wellbeing-as-evidenced-by-brain-gut-microbiome-interactions/
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#Stress -resilience impacts psychological wellbeing as evidenced by brain–gut #microbiome interactions
The brain–gut microbiome (BGM) system plays an influential role on mental health. We characterized BGM patterns related to resilience using fecal samples and multimodal magnetic resonance imaging. …