[ effect of Sweden massage on hypertension]

One of the most important current health problems is hypertension. Many hypertensive patients die or become disabled every -year due to the complications of this disease. The first step in the treatment of this disease is lifestyle modification. Sweden massage as a kind of alternative medicine is a method for changing lifestyle. This study aimed to assess the effect of Sweden massage on blood pressure of hypertensive patients. In this semi-experimental study 30 individuals [15 males and 15 females] in the age range of 45-55 years were chosen with simple sampling method. Half an hour Sweden massage was performed in the mornings for back [17 minutes], neck [6 minutes], and chest [7 minutes] and blood pressure was measured and registered before and after the massage. The results showed that Sweden massage reduced the systolic and diastolic blood pressures of study subjects in each session [p<0.0001]. This study recommends using Sweden massage as a non-medical method of treatment in hypertensive patients without any adverse effect

Surveying mental health status of nursing and non-nursing students of Shahroud Islamic Azad University

When we speak of mental health, we consider a fresh and cheerful person who live and work with strong steps and friendly look. Activity, movement and freshness are signs of a healthy person and mental health is required for maintenance the social, job and educational activity. The present study was conducted to compare the mental health among female nursing and non-nursing students of Shahroud Islamic Azad University. Totally, 180 nursing and 180 non-nursing students were selected randomly. They were asked to complete General Mental Health Questionnaire [GHQ-28]. Then results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Although there were no statistically significant differences between nursing and non-nursing students regarding their mental health and its criteria [physical disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders, social behavior, and depression], both groups showed a high psychasthenia status. Results showed that university students are prone to losing their mental health due to their condition. However, depression, anxiety and other mental disorders may lead to decreased educational performance

[Effects of exercise in water [hydrotherapy] on pain relief and extended range of motion in rheumatoid arthritis patients]

Prior investigators have demonstrated the positive effects of exercise on pain relief and extended range of motion in rheumatoid arthritis [RA] patients. The present study was designed to determine the effects of these exercises in water [hydrotherapy]. In a clinical trial, a total of 32 adult females were equally assigned in experimental and control groups. At baseline, demographic data, patients' pain and range of motion were determined. Then, the experimental group was advised associated hydrotherapy activities, finally, 6 weeks later, they were reassessed. The mean pain severity was reduced in both experimental and control groups [p<0.0007, p<0.03, respectively], however, pain severity reduction was more significant in hydrotherapy group. Range of motion was also significantly increased in hydrotherapy group, when compared with controls [p<0.05]. Hydrotherapy could effectively reduce pain severity and increase range of motion in RA patients