by Vladimir Hedrih (Photo credit: Adobe Stock). A meta-analysis of studies examining the effects of qigong, tai chi, and yoga-based interventions on symptoms of anxiety and depression found that yoga-based interventions were effective in decreasing these symptoms. Tai chi and qigong had no effect on depression symptoms. The authors of the study reported a high...
by Thor Christensen, American Heart Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysical activity may reduce the risk of heart failure among people with depression or anxiety more so than in people without the mental health conditions, according to new research. Previous studies have shown that depression and anxiety are associated with unhealthy behaviors that can lead to...
by American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The heart and mind are strongly connected, with depression, anxiety and chronic stress all increasing the risk for heart and brain health complications, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023, held Nov. 11–13, in Philadelphia. Mental health conditions, including depression,...
by Eric W. Dolan A recent study indicates that there is no statistically significant correlation between how often young individuals engage in activities such as posting updates, liking content, and commenting on social media platforms, and their subsequent experience of symptoms related to depression and anxiety over time. The research has been published in Computers...
by Isabella Backman, Yale University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Endometriosis is not just a condition that affects the pelvis, but a systemic disease that involves the entire body. Now, the largest epidemiological study to date on the psychiatric factors that can accompany endometriosis has demonstrated that depression, anxiety, and eating disorders are not only a result...
by Greg Bruno, Rutgers University Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dr. Google is always in, but for Spanish speakers searching for health information online, the advice Google gives isn’t always helpful. Sometimes, it’s downright terrifying. Research by Rutgers public health and information science experts found that during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Google search autocompletes—what the technology company calls “predictions”—returned different results...
Written by Clay M. Cooper, PharmD | Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD Published on July 2, 2021 Key takeaways: Anxiety conditions are common and can be treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both. There are several common medication types that could be the cause of anxiety symptoms, including stimulants, antidepressants, and thyroid medications. ...
Megan Brooks December 20, 2022 Aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and food, may raise the risk for anxiety, early research suggests. In a new preclinical study, investigators observed that mice that drank water containing aspartame exhibited pronounced anxiety-like behaviors in a variety of maze tests. This behavior occurred at aspartame doses equivalent to less than...
by Sue Benzuly, RN Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for the nerve-wracking condition. You can buy CBD almost anywhere—gas stations, spas, farmers markets and grocery stores. It comes in many forms—from gummies to tablets to tinctures to lozenges and patches. But...
by Indiana University School of Medicine Discovery, prioritization, and validation of biomarkers for anxiety. A Cohorts used in study, depicting flow of discovery, prioritization, validation of biomarkers from each step and independent testing cohorts. B Discovery cohort longitudinal within-subject analysis. Phchp### is study ID for each subject. V# denotes visit number. Red are high anxiety...
