Rise in Stress Levels

'Big Brother'-style IT systems are now watching half of the UK's employees, fuelling fear and stress in the workplace.

More than 12 million people are scrutinised by electronic surveillance at work causing a sharp rise in stress levels, according to a survey by the Policy Studies Institute (PSI).

For 23 per cent of UK employees, these IT systems are used to check the quality of work produced. Feelings of exhaustion and anxiety related to work are 7.5 per cent higher among these 23 per cent. By Nick Heath (08/01/2008)

Nervous Nelson can be stressed as well!

Type A go-getters aren't the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of psychological profiles linked to heart disease, including anger or hostility, Type A behavior, and depression. By Lauran Neergaarrd Medical Writer - (Tue Jan 8 2008)

Stress Management Programme recommended by doctors surgery

A South London surgery is taking important steps in helping sufferers of anxiety and mild psychological distress deal with their problems without medication or counselling. They are recommending that selected patients attend a relaxation and stress management programme hosted at the GPs' surgery by the Relaxation For Living Institute. This programme of four weekly 1.5 hour classes helps the patients deal with the symptoms of anxiety and manage their response to the stresses of daily life more effectively.

Doctors are increasingly researching alternative methods of helping their patients deal with the growing epidemic of anxiety and ill-health caused by work-related stress. The negative effects of stress are responsible for 6 million sick days a year in the UK alone. According to a national survey, 1 in 5 people are stressed even before they eat their breakfast and half the UK population struggles to sleep at night because of an inability to "switch off". The Relaxation for Living Institute offers a simple, accessible programme that can help everyone suffering from these problems without the need for medication. - Medical News Today - (19/02/08)

Stress may increase a woman's risk of developing cervical cancer

A woman's daily stress can reduce her ability to fight off a common sexually transmitted disease and increase her risk of developing the cancer it can cause, according to a new study. No such association is seen, however, between past major life events, such as divorce or job loss, and the body's response to the infection.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is spread during sexual intercourse. The most common subtype of the virus is HPV16. Infection with HPV16 and other HPV subtypes can cause cervical cancer. - Medical News Today - (16/02/08)

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