Stress

Chronic Stress

Happiness economics – What makes people happy? — Determinants of happiness

Given its very nature, reported happiness is subjective. It is difficult to compare one person’s happiness with another. It can be especially difficult to compare happiness across cultures. However, happiness economists believe they have solved this comparison problem. Cross-sections of large data samples across nations and time demonstrate consistent patterns in the determinates of happiness. [...]

Relaxation Techniques

Tunnel – Construction

Tunnels are dug in types of materials varying from soft clay to hard rock. The method of tunnel construction depends on such factors as the ground conditions, the ground water conditions, the length and diameter of the tunnel drive, the depth of the tunnel, the logistics of supporting the tunnel excavation, the final use and [...]

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis

Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis – Introduction

hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA or HTPA axis), also known as the limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (LHPA axis) and, occasionally, as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gonadotropic axis, is a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland (a pea-shaped structure located below the hypothalamus), and the adrenal (or suprarenal) glands (small, conical organs on top of [...]

Workplace Stress

T–V distinction – Language-specific remarks

Afrikaans Modern Afrikaans rarely makes the distinction between the informal “jy” and “jou” (“you” subject and “your” / “you” object) and the more formal “u” (or “U” when addressing God), although sometimes it is upheld in a formal setting, such as in politics, business or in a polite conversation. The trend is moving towards using [...]

Social Stress

Paléo Festival – Yearly summary

1997 Invited artists: *”Al Jarreau” *”Eddy Mitchell” *”IAM” *”Isaac Hayes” *”Jamiroquai” *”Jane Birkin” *”Johnny Clegg & Savuka” *”Khaled” *”Morcheeba” *”Noa” *”Noir Désir” *”Pascal Obispo” *”Placebo” *”Shaggy” *”Simple Minds” *”Sinéad O’Connor” *”Suzanne Vega” *”Texas” For a full list see the [http://www.paleo.ch/history/year/1997.php 1997 history]. 1998 Invited artists: *”Charles Trenet” *”Claude Nougaro” *”Dolly” *”Eagle-Eye Cherry” *”Faudel” *”Herbie Hancock” [...]

Chronic Stress

Happiness economics – What makes people happy? — Determinants of happiness

Given its very nature, reported happiness is subjective. It is difficult to compare one person’s happiness with another. It can be especially difficult to compare happiness across cultures. However, happiness economists believe they have solved this comparison problem. Cross-sections of large data samples across nations and time demonstrate consistent patterns in the determinates of happiness. [...]

Social Stress

Security of person – Canada

The right to security of the person was recognized in Canada in the Canadian Bill of Rights in 1960. Section 1(a) of this law recognized “the right of EVERYONE to life, liberty, security of the person and enjoyment of property, and the right not to be deprived thereof except by due process of law.” However, [...]

Social Stress

Paléo Festival – Yearly summary

1997 Invited artists: *”Al Jarreau” *”Eddy Mitchell” *”IAM” *”Isaac Hayes” *”Jamiroquai” *”Jane Birkin” *”Johnny Clegg & Savuka” *”Khaled” *”Morcheeba” *”Noa” *”Noir Désir” *”Pascal Obispo” *”Placebo” *”Shaggy” *”Simple Minds” *”Sinéad O’Connor” *”Suzanne Vega” *”Texas” For a full list see the [http://www.paleo.ch/history/year/1997.php 1997 history]. 1998 Invited artists: *”Charles Trenet” *”Claude Nougaro” *”Dolly” *”Eagle-Eye Cherry” *”Faudel” *”Herbie Hancock” [...]

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis

Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis – Introduction

hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA or HTPA axis), also known as the limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (LHPA axis) and, occasionally, as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gonadotropic axis, is a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland (a pea-shaped structure located below the hypothalamus), and the adrenal (or suprarenal) glands (small, conical organs on top of [...]

Workplace Stress

T–V distinction – Language-specific remarks

Afrikaans Modern Afrikaans rarely makes the distinction between the informal “jy” and “jou” (“you” subject and “your” / “you” object) and the more formal “u” (or “U” when addressing God), although sometimes it is upheld in a formal setting, such as in politics, business or in a polite conversation. The trend is moving towards using [...]

Cognitive Therapy

Schizophrenia and smoking – Clinical implications

Given conflicting evidence of the costs and benefits of smoking, controversy remains on what the clinical response to smoking in schizophrenics should be. Historically mental health providers have overlooked smoking in schizophrenia, based on the rationale that patients with serious mental illness already suffer from significant stress and disability and as such should be allowed [...]

Stress balls

Russell Watson – 2006–present

In addition to his recording work, Watson played Parson Nathaniel in the stage adaptation of ”Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds” which toured the UK in early 2006. In the same year, he also took part in the BBC reality TV show ”Just the Two of Us”. The programme involved eight [...]