Stress Management for Emergency Responders - What Team Leaders Can Do

This is the fourth in a series of five video podcasts on stress management for individuals, teams, and agencies working in emergency and humanitarian aid settings. These podcasts examine sources of stress at each level and what individuals, team leaders, and agency management can do to manage the stress. It gives practical guidance on ways to reduce stress and lessen its negative impacts on staff and the mission. The series is geared toward individuals and agencies working in various crisis settings.

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CDC - Transcript

This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC - safer, healthier people.

CDC - International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch

IERHB brings public health and epidemiologic principles to the aid of populations affected by complex humanitarian emergencies.

CDC - Stress At Work

Primary themes in the NIOSH job stress research program: To better understand the influence of what are commonly-termed "work organization" or "psychosocial" factors on stress, illness, and injury

Health Line Today : Stress

“Stressed out” is a common phrase these days. While some stress is healthy, unwanted stress can be harmful. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help reduce destructive stress:

Health Line Today : Stress Management Center

Better understand how these conditions impact your life and discover simple steps you can take to find mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Health Line Today : Herbal Remidies for Stress and Anxiety

Kava (Piper methysticum) : Kava is a member of the pepper family and is native to many Pacific Ocean islands. The rhizome (underground stem) is used in modern herbal preparations.

Crohn's Disease And Pregnancy

Crohn's Disease is a chronic, inflammatory condition of the intestinal tract that can cause diarrhea, stomach pain, joint pain and fatigue. Many people with Crohn's are women of childbearing age. It used to be that these women were warned that pregnancy could make the disease much worse, and some avoided having children. But now, newer medications mean that many women with Crohn's don't need to fear pregnancy for themselves or for their babies.

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Mayo Clinic - Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a condition in which the lining of your digestive tract becomes inflamed, causing severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.

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A guide to how your digestive system works and what to do about digestive system ailments from heartburn to hemorrhoids.

Health Line Today : Crohn’s Disease

A full feeling in your stomach, accompanied by abdominal pain and regular bouts of diarrhea, may be signs of Crohn’s disease. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Malabsorption

Over one hundred health conditions can contribute to the body’s inability to absorb food nutrients. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help you remedy malabsorption:

Health Line Today : Celiac Disease

The gluten found in grain may trigger celiac disease in some people. By keeping a close eye on your diet, you can remedy many of the symptoms. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Diarrhea or Stools (Loose)

While persistent or severe cases may need special care, for common diarrhea discomfort relief just takes time and a few well-chosen remedies. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Diarrhea

Diarrhea is the body’s cleansing response, removing unwanted substances by way of the digestive tract. Looseness of the bowels can be caused by allergens, contaminated food, toxins, viral and bacterial illness, or occur during times of emotional str

Keeping Your Resolutions

It's that time of year again, when people who made weight loss New Year's Resolutions fall off the wagon. If fact, if you're still on track, you're doing very well because many people lose momentum by mid-January. Is it possible to make resolutions that last a life-time? We have some tips from experts at Mayo Clinic that may help you on your weight loss journey.

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Mayo Clinic - Food & Nutrition Center

Find information on food and nutrition and what constitutes a healthy diet, healthy cooking and healthy eating.

Health Line Today : Weight Management Health Center

The road to success: choose the right diet for you, find your ideal weight, and discover helpful weight loss supplements to keep the pounds off once and for all.

Health Line Today : How Much Should I Weigh?

People are often concerned about their weight because fashion trends and celebrities’ physical appearances influence popular body-image ideals—but these ideals do not necessarily represent healthy weight ranges.

Health Line Today : Diet Right: Cut Calories, Not Nutrition

Embarking on a weight-loss diet can be a challenge as you exchange old habits for a new eating routine. As you shift your eating patterns, don’t let vital nutrients slip through the cracks.

Medical Airplane Saves Life

The first few months after a new baby comes home is a time of joy and wonder, but it can also be exhausting. That's why the woman you're about to meet didn't think twice about being tired and sometimes short winded. What she didn't know was that her heart was growing weak because of a rare condition that can happen after delivery. Suddenly, she collapsed. She needed to get to a major medical center fast, because her local hospital was not equipped to help her. An air ambulance from Mayo Clinic was her only chance at staying alive.

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Mayo Clinic : Emergency Transportation

Mayo Medical Transport provides a full spectrum of medical transport services from its base in Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic : Sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.

Mayo Clinic : Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. There are three main types of cardiomyopathy — dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive — all of which affect your heart's muscle, often making it difficult to pump blood and deliver it to the

Mayo Clinic : Heart disease

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels.

Health Line Today : Cardiovascular Disease Overview

A heart-to-heart on cardiovascular disease: Make simple changes to help you beat the odds against heart disease, a leading cause of death. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Cardiomyopathy

Breathe easier and return your heart to better health by dealing with the damage caused by cardiomyopathy. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Pregnancy and Postpartum Support

Enjoy a happy, healthy pregnancy. A healthy baby begins with a healthy mom, so start as soon as possible to prepare your body and mind for motherhood. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Pregnancy and Delivery Support

Pregnancy is an absorbing and interesting time for most women, and also involves a lot of stress. Many emotional, hormonal, and physical changes take place as the baby grows and the woman prepares for motherhood.

Stress Management for Emergency Responders - Introduction

This is the first in a series of five video podcasts on stress management for individuals, teams, and agencies working in emergency and humanitarian aid settings. These podcasts examine sources of stress at each level and what individuals, team leaders, and agency management can do to manage the stress. It gives practical guidance on ways to reduce stress and lessen its negative impacts on staff and the mission. The series is geared toward individuals and agencies working in various crisis settings.

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CDC - Transcript

This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC - safer, healthier people.

CDC - International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch

IERHB brings public health and epidemiologic principles to the aid of populations affected by complex humanitarian emergencies.

CDC - Stress At Work

Primary themes in the NIOSH job stress research program: To better understand the influence of what are commonly-termed "work organization" or "psychosocial" factors on stress, illness, and injury

Health Line Today : Stress

“Stressed out” is a common phrase these days. While some stress is healthy, unwanted stress can be harmful. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help reduce destructive stress:

Health Line Today : Stress Management Center

Better understand how these conditions impact your life and discover simple steps you can take to find mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Health Line Today : Herbal Remidies for Stress

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) : The plant grows wild in shady forests of the northern and central United States, as well as in parts of Canada.