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Oxytocin responsivity in mothers of infants: a preliminary study of relationships with blood pressure during laboratory stress and normal ambulatory activity

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This article examines the relationship between blood pressure levels and oxytocin responsivity in bottle and breast-feeding mothers. Results indicate that breast-feeding mothers were more likely to experience reductions in stress and blood pressure levels and increases in oxytocin during testing conditions when compared to bottle-feeding mothers.

Author: Light, Kathleen C., Smith, Tara E., Johns, Jospehine M., Brownley, Kimberly A., Hofheimer, Julie A., Amico, Janet A.
Publisher: American Psychological Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2000
Statistical Data Included, Measurement, Physiological aspects, Blood pressure, Breast feeding, Mothers, Neuropeptides, Oxytocin, Blood pressure measurement

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Potassium supplementation induces beneficial cardiovascular changes during rest and stress in salt sensitive individuals

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Research is presented about the ways potassium supplements can produce hemodynamic benefits. Typical US diet levels of salt and potassium, affect of this diet on blood pressure, and salt sensitivity are discussed.

Author: Light, Kathleen C., Brownley, Kimberly A., West, Sheila G., Hinderliter, Alan L., Stanwyck, Catherine L., Bragdon, Edith E.
Publisher: American Psychological Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 1999
Health aspects, Research, Hemodynamics, Stress (Psychology), Dietary supplements, Sodium, Sodium (Chemical element), Potassium in the body, Potassium (Nutrient)

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Persistent alternations in biological profiles in women with abuse histories: influence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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The impact psychiatric treatment or medications on women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder is discussed.

Author: Light, Kathleen C., Girdler, Susan S., Leserman, Jane, Bunevicius, Robertas, Klatzkin, Rebecca, Pedersen, Cort A.
Publisher: American Psychological Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2007
Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Premenstrual syndrome

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