Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of exercise training and L-arginine supplementation on oxidative stress and systolic ventricular function in rats with myocardial infarction (MI). Methods: Four weeks after the surgically-induced MI, 40 male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to the following 4 groups (n=10): MI-sedentary control (Sed) MI-exercise (Ex) MI-...

anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in human societies and is believed that stress and anxiety are responsible for 75% of somatic disease. hence attention to preventive methods to control anxiety and stress and coping strategies need to be considered. therefore, this study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of mindfulness training on anxiety in students of islamic azad univers...

introduction : behavioral disorder is one of the most prevalent psychological disorders among children. it can affect the psychological and social functions of all members of the family. this study has been caring out with the aim of determining the effect of positive parenting program (3p) on depression, anxiety, and stress level of mothers who had children suffering from attention deficit hyp...

PURPOSE To propose a simulation-based ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation skills' training program, during residency. METHODS This study describes the strategies for learning the ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation on low-fidelity bench models. The preparation of bench models, educational goals, processes of skill acquisition, feedback and evaluation methods were also outlin...

background: angioplasty is one of the most common methods for treating coronary artery diseases. however, a large number of those undergoing this treatment face psychological problems that negatively affect the quality of their life and recovery. we aimed to determine the effects of discharge planning on stress, anxiety, and depression in patients undergone percutaneous transluminal coronary an...

the purpose of current survey is to determine the effectiveness of stress management training on the quality of life of divorced women who are under support of baharestan township welfare organization. the used method for this survey was quasi-experimental by designing pre test-post test with evidence group. statistical population of the study includes 587 divorced. the top thirty women in qual...

The capacity for human service professionals to replenish resilience is important to their health and psychological wellbeing. The current study evaluated a brief Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills Training (MARST) program designed to enhance mindfulness and positive re-appraisal as psychological mechanisms for increasing resilience, decreasing psychological distress and perceived stress. ...

This review discusses the overtraining syndrome which is characterized by fatigue and underperformance precipitated by stress of training. Other stresses, depression and an increased susceptibility to infections may be important. Treatment requires rest and a stress management program over 3 months.

Weltman et al have presented a fascinating report on the effectiveness of a stress resilience training program on police department personnel (Global Adv Health Med. 2014;3(2):72-79). Certainly at first reading there appears to be strong evidence of the effectiveness of the program. However, careful evaluation of the methodology and results suggests the need for some circumspection.

Purpose. It has been well documented that nursing students across the world experience stress and anxiety throughout their education and training. The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the impact of biofeedback intervention program on nursing students' levels of stress and anxiety during their first clinical training. Methods. Participants consisted of 60 second-year...