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Humor and Laughter May Influence Health: [Part] III. Laughter and Health Outcomes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This is part three of a four-part series reviewing the evidence on how humor influences physiological and psychological well-being. The first article included basic background information, definitions and a review of the theoretical underpinnings for ...
Bennett, Mary Payne, Lengacher, Cecile
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Opioids in breast cancer: Between analgesia and modulation of tumour progression

open access: yesBritish Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Preclinical investigations consistently demonstrate that activation of μ‐opioid receptors and δ‐opioid receptors promote proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, epithelial‐mesenchymal transition, acquisition of cancer stem cell phenotypes, and chemoresistance.
Marianna Ciwun   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE EFFECT OF DZIKIR CONCERNING TO PAIN LEVEL AFTER SURGICAL OPERATION REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION (ORIF) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background: Surgical operation of ORIF affect painful which disturb the patient’s comfortable. Dzikir have psychological benefit psichologis which affect comfortable and spiritual feelings focused to Allah, so could give a relaxation effect to percepts ...
Misnawati, Wiwik   +1 more
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Beta Endorphins & Wellness [PDF]

open access: yesMOJ Clinical & Medical Case Reports, 2015
The human body produces at least 20 different endorphins with possible benefits and uses that researchers are investigating. Beta endorphin appears to be the endorphin that seems to have the strongest affect on the brain and body during exercise; it is one kind of peptide hormone that is formed mainly by Tyrosine, an amino acid. The molecular structure
openaire   +2 more sources

Efficacy and welfare effects of different forms of physical restraint for upper airway endoscopy of horses

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Physical restraint of horses for veterinary procedures is necessary to allow completion of tasks effectively and without injury to patient or personnel. Objectives To compare physiological effects and behavioural responses to four commonly used restraint techniques for upper respiratory tract (URT) endoscopy in unsedated horses ...
Claire O'Brien   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of an Acute Swim Exercise Training Session on Changes in Se-rum Beta-endorphin and Cortisol Levels in Male Sprint Swimmers

open access: yesمجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2011
Background: Most previous studies were concentrated on plasma beta-endorphin (ß-EP) and cortisol responses following sub-maximal or maximal exercise; however, little researches have been conducted on the efficacy of sports specialized exercise sessions ...
Mahnaz Sinaei   +4 more
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Beta-Endorphin as a Biomarker in the Treatment of Chronic Pain with Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: A Systematic Scoping Review

open access: yesJournal of Pain Research, 2021
Erickson Bonifácio de Assis, Carolina Dias de Carvalho, Clarice Martins, Suellen Andrade Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, BrazilCorrespondence: Suellen AndradeNeuroscience and Aging Laboratory, Federal ...
Bonifácio de Assis E   +3 more
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Midwifery Communication for Childbirth: A Practical Approach

open access: yesJournal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Abstract During labor and birth, inadvertent negative suggestions from care givers and support people are common and may lead to negative experiences known as nocebo effects. Counteracting nocebo effects with the use of effective communication techniques can reduce distress, enhance birth experiences, and improve health outcomes.
Julie‐Anne Fleet   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low-dose naltrexone: a novel adjunctive treatment in symptomatic alopecias? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Naltrexone is a competitive antagonist of μ, κ and γ opioid receptors, used for treatment of alcoholism and opioid addiction. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is defined as daily doses ranging from 1mg to 5mg. This is purported to have a paradoxical effect that
de Mattos, Taynara   +4 more
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Cardiac autonomic modulation before parachuite descent [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Experiences resulting from multi-repetitions of parachute descents can reduce the changes in the cardiac autonomic modulation even in such a stressful situation as leaving the airplane.Zkušenosti vycházející z opakovaného seskoku padákem vedou k redukci ...
Stejskal Pavel, Šlachta Radim
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