HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS’ ROLE IN KEEPING STRESS AT BAY The article focuses on stress-related illness, nutrition to combat stress and more importantly recommendations for healthcare practitioners to provide a more holistic service for their patients to deal with stress. Kent L Bradley, Chief Health and Nutrition Officer Herbalife Nutrition
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ith the ongoing pandemic, it is increasing common for people to experience heightened stress-related ailments because of various economic and social disruptions. The Asia Pacific population faces similar challenges like the rest of the world. Workplace stress is on the rise. A survey with more than 2,700 business leaders across APAC revealed that most respondents agreed their mental health, or that of their colleagues, had been negatively impacted. Fortunately there are more studies now available to better understand the mental health challenges and gaps in the support system of the respective countries. Multiple behavioral studies have demonstrated that stressful events and depression can trigger inflammation. Stress-related ailments and issues include headaches, heart problems, high blood pressure, skin conditions, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, and depression.
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A SI A N H O S P I T A L & H EA LT HCAR E M A N AGE M E N T
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