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“Both exercise and meditation have been shown to combat chronic stress and may be even more important for those individuals that are susceptible to chronic stress. To learn more about chronic stress and using meditation to negate some of the harmful effects you can download my free report on meditation: http://www.foundmyfitness.com/?sendme=meditation-report”

“FTA: > Epigenetic changes to a gene that is well known for its involvement in clinical depression and posttraumatic stress disorder can affect the way a person's brain reacts to threats, according to a new study. The results may explain how the well-understood serotonin transporter leaves some individuals more vulnerable than others to stress and stress-related psychiatric disorders.”

“Oral contraceptives are widely known for their role in preventing pregnancy, but evidence suggests they also influence the body's stress response. A recent study shows that women who took oral contraceptives had lower levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis typically produced in response to stress.”

“Advocates claim it improves mood, sharpens focus, and speeds up recovery. A recent study found that while cold exposure temporarily increased inflammation, it reduced stress 12 hours later, improved sleep, and reduced sick days.”

“Men that routinely engage in either endurance or resistance training had lower cardiovascular stress and did not increase their heart rate as much as untrained men did when put under high social or psychological stress.”

“> To test the effects of stress on rats, the researchers confined some of them to soft, warm cylinders for six hours a day for three weeks. This was done during adolescence, a developmentally sensitive time of life for rats, just as for humans.”

“These changes in sleep patterns correlated with better mood, higher energy levels, less stress, and an enhanced perception of having restful sleep. These findings support a growing body of evidence suggesting that physical activity and sleep are intrinsically linked.”

“Researchers found that a glucocorticoid receptor in fat tissue can affect the way the brain controls stress and metabolism. Initially, such signals from the receptor can be lifesavers, directing the brain to regulate its energy balance and influencing stress responses in a beneficial way.”

“Additionally, I discuss how meditation has been shown to buffer against these negative effects on the brain and body by decreasing rumination, increasing gamma wave production, neuroplasticity, brain volume, and telomerase activity. Free PDF report on chronic stress and meditation!”

“However, athletic training likely works in tandem with other factors like diet, stress management, and body composition. Notably, a small group of endurance athletes who developed an overtraining syndrome involving muscle damage and persistent fatigue showed shorter muscle telomeres, highlighting the importance of sufficient recovery.”