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1 in 3 College Freshman Develop Anxiety/Depression, Study Finds
About one-third of college freshmen have or will develop anxiety and/or depression, researchers say, but being involved in university life appears to lower the risk and help with recovery.
Adults with ADHD Face Higher Risk for Anxiety Disorder, Study Finds
Young adults with ADHD are four times more likely to develop generalized anxiety disorder sometime in their lives, researchers say
Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health, Studies Find
Sitting too much during the COVID-19 pandemic increased depression and anxiety in physically active people, researchers say.
Regular Exercise Can Lower Anxiety Risk by More than 60 Percent, Study Finds.
Staying physically active helps both men and women avoid anxiety, but exercise intensity may matter more for one gender.
Anxious Humans Often Have Anxious Dogs, Study Finds
Dog owners who see themselves as anxious and easily upset have dogs that exhibit more bad behaviors, researchers say
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Will Reading Books Make You Any Happier?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2022
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When it comes to what makes us happy, is reading or listening to music any better than spending hours playing video games?
Not really, says a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and Austria.
"Many people believe traditional media, like reading books or list...
Zoom Meeting Anxiety Doesn't Strike Everyone
- Cara Murez
- January 4, 2022
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The pandemic has made Zoom meetings a daily reality for millions. For many, having to watch their own face in a meeting is the worst part.
But that's not true for everyone, new research shows.
"Most people believe that seeing yourself during virtual meetings contr...
Do You Have 'COVID-somnia'? These Sleep Tips Might Help
- Cara Murez
- January 3, 2022
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If the pandemic is causing you to lose sleep at night, you’re not alone.
About 56% of Americans say they have what experts have dubbed “COVID-somnia,” an increase in sleep disturbances.
Weak Action on Climate Change Is Stressing Young People Worldwide
- Cara Murez
- December 29, 2021
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While climate change calls to mind extreme weather and melting polar ice caps, government officials' inaction to stop it is also affecting the mental health of young people, new research reveals.
Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast
- December 18, 2021
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Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it.
"Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid," said Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic ...
Logic's Hit '1-800-273-8255' May Have Saved American Lives
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2021
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"I been on a low; I been taking my time; I feel like I'm out of my mind; I feel like my life ain't mine; who can relate?"
New research suggests many Americans did relate to the opening lyrics of "1-800-273-8255," a 2017 hit song from U.S. hip hop artist Logic. T...
For Many, Holiday Joy Is Shadowed by COVID Fears: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- December 14, 2021
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Stress about the COVID-19 pandemic may be eclipsing holiday joy for many older Americans, a new poll reveals.
About half (47%) of 50- to 80-year-olds polled reported a mixed experience of joy and
Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery
- Robert Preidt
- December 13, 2021
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Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they're taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say.
"Our findings show that different classes of medicine are riskier than others when it comes to causing delirium after surgery,...
Omicron Latest Mental Blow to Americans Exhausted by Pandemic
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2021
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First, the COVID-19 pandemic brought panic, with successive waves of infection and death, including the emergence this year of the Delta variant.
Then vaccines offered the promise of a recovery, with a speed -- and on a scale -- never before seen.
But now, the Omi...
US Surgeon General Report Warns of Mental Health Crisis Hitting Youth
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- December 8, 2021
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The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Tuesday.
The pandemic and other major issues faced by their generation are causing "devastating" mental health effects in ...
1 in 3 College Freshmen Has Depression, Anxiety
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2021
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Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues.
A new study from researchers in the United Kingdom and Canada found about one-third of first-year students h...
'Magic Mushroom' Drug Edges Toward Mainstream Therapy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2021
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Tony Head was depressed and fearing death from stage 4 prostate cancer when, as part of a supervised scientific trial, he took a large dose of the psychedelic agent in "magic mushrooms," psilocybin.
Head donned a mask and headphones to shut out the world around him, and...
Pandemic Stress, Exhaustion Weigh on Health Care Workers
- Robert Preidt
- December 2, 2021
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The pandemic is taking a toll on health care workers' sleep, which can put both their mental health and patient care at risk, researchers warn.
Their study of more than 800 New York City health care workers found that compared to those with no sleep problems, those with...
Adults With ADHD Face 4 Times the Odds for Anxiety Disorder
- Cara Murez
- November 24, 2021
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood disorder, and new research shows that adults with ADHD are four times more likely to have anxiety disorder.
"These findings underline how vulnerable adults with ADHD are to generalized anxiety disord...
Many Psychiatric Patients Are Getting Risky Drug Gabapentin 'Off-Label'
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 22, 2021
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Most prescriptions for the medication gabapentin are for unapproved uses -- and many patients end up taking it along with drugs that create potentially dangerous interactions.
That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at "off-label" use of gabapentin. In the Unite...
Many Kids Separated From Families at U.S. Border Suffer PTSD
- November 18, 2021
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Parents and children who were separated under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy have shown lasting psychological trauma -- even after being reunited, a new study finds.
Between 2017 and 2018, more than 5,000 children were separated from their...
Everyday Household Noise Is Stressing Out Your Dog: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 17, 2021
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If your pooch often seems anxious, it could be due to common household noises such as from a vacuum or microwave oven, researchers say.
It's well known that a sudden loud racket such as fireworks or thunderstorms can spark anxiety in dogs, but this new study shows that e...
Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2021
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Marijuana use in pregnancy may increase your child's risk for stress and anxiety, a new study suggests.
Although some moms-to-be use pot hoping to relieve morning sickness and anxiety, they should know it may cause genetic changes in the uterus that result in children be...
Knowing Your A-Fib Triggers Could Help You Avoid It: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2021
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People suffering from dangerous abnormal heart rhythms can take matters into their own hands and figure out what is triggering their episodes, researchers report.
Folks with atrial fibrillation (a-fib) were able to reduce their episodes of the irregular heartbeat by 40% ...
Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- November 11, 2021
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Call it the great pandemic sit-down.
As COVID-19 turned daily commutes into shuffles between rooms at home, and Netflix replaced time spent at the gym or playing sports, Americans have been sitting a lot more. Now a new study suggests it may be putting their mental healt...
Placebo Effect Plays Big Role in Antidepressant's Impact on Anxiety: Study
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- November 10, 2021
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Illustrating the power of the mind to heal itself, new research suggests that the placebo effect could help drive antidepressants' effects against anxiety disorders.
The placebo effect refers to an increase in the success of a treatment when a patient expects a benefit.<...
Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mindset After Cardiac Arrest
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2021
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Shining a light on the powerful link between the mind and body, a new study suggests that cardiac arrest survivors who learn to focus their thoughts on the here and now during recovery are less likely to become depressed or anxious.
The finding centers on a mental h...
Discrimination Takes Toll on Mental Health of Young Adults
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 8, 2021
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Young adults who face discrimination about their bodies, race, age or sex are at increased risk for mental health issues, researchers report.
They analyzed data gathered from more than 1,800 U.S. participants who provided details about their mental health, behavior and e...
Women Less Likely to Ask for More Time When Deadlines Loom
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2021
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It's a case of being your own worst enemy: New research shows that women are more reluctant to ask for deadline extensions at work than their male colleagues are, in part because they worry about being seen as incompetent.
In a series of studies, researchers found that o...
Pandemic Has Stressed Out Doctors
- Robert Preidt
- November 3, 2021
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It's a finding that stands to reason: A new study shows the pandemic has triggered anxiety and depression in many doctors.
Researchers used surveys to assess the mental health of more than 5,000 doctors in Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom at two points during the pand...
Purrfect Pal: Robotic Cats May Help People With Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2021
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If you have a pet, you know that the excited wag of your dog's tail or the satisfied purr of your cat curling up on your lap can be a mood booster.
But what if that pet is a robot? And what if its owner has dementia?
In a small study, researchers at Florida Atlanti...
How Folks Are Coping With Post-COVID Loss of Smell, Taste
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
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People who've lost their ability to smell and taste due to COVID-19 have significant struggles, but they can find ways to cope with their situation, a new study shows.
One of the most common side effects of COVID-19 is the loss of the sense of smell, which severely affec...
Pandemic Uncertainty Keeping Americans in Limbo: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- October 26, 2021
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One-third of Americans are struggling to make basic decisions due to ongoing stress about the pandemic, and younger adults and parents are having the most difficulty of all, a new survey reveals.
"The pandemic has imposed a regimen of constant risk assessment upon many. ...
People With Autism at Higher Risk for Suicide, Self-Harm: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 25, 2021
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A significantly increased risk of self-harm and suicide among people with autism shows the need for programs to reduce that risk, researchers say.
For their study, the investigators analyzed 31 studies on the link between autism and self-harm/suicide that were posted to ...
Depression, Anxiety Could Raise a Pregnant Woman's Odds for C-Section
- Cara Murez
- October 22, 2021
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While anxiety and depression in pregnant women have already been linked to low birth weight and preterm birth, they may also contribute to higher rates of cesarean deliveries.
Researchers called the study among the largest to document a link between mood and anxiety diso...
Little Change Seen in Americans' Use of Mental Health Services During Pandemic
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2021
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With all of the fear, grief and isolation the pandemic has brought, it would stand to reason that there would be a big jump in the number of Americans seeking treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
But that doesn't seem to be the case, accordin...
Many Parents Worry That Kids Fell Behind in Schooling During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2021
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It is a fear that millions of parents have been harboring since the pandemic began: Will their children fall behind in school due to disruptions caused by lockdowns, closings and social distancing?
A new U.S. poll finds that fear is widespread, with just over half of mor...
U.S. Psychologists See Big Spike in Demand for Mental Health Care
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2021
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The number of Americans seeking treatment for anxiety and depression has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating what a leading medical association terms a "mental health tsunami."
That's the key takeaway from a nationwide survey of psychologists by the American Ps...
U.S. Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare 'Emergency' in Child Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- October 19, 2021
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Fear, grief, uncertainty and isolation during the pandemic have triggered a national state of emergency in the mental health of America's youth, leading child health care groups warned Tuesday.
Youngsters already faced significant mental health challenges, and the pandem...
Nature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2021
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Children who spent more time in nature during pandemic lockdowns suffered fewer behavioral and emotional problems, British researchers say.
The investigators also found that children in wealthier families tended to increase their connection to nature during the pandemic ...
Picky Eating, Social Phobia Often Linked in College Students
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2021
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Parents frazzled by their little ones' finicky food choices often sigh in exasperation, thinking: "They'll grow out of it by college."
Maybe not, suggests a new study from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Some young people continue their picky eating into early ad...
1 in 10 People Have Gastro Issues After a Meal
- Steven Reinberg
- October 6, 2021
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If you often have a stomachache after eating, you're not alone, a new survey finds. One in 10 people experience frequent meal-related pain.
This includes 13% of women and 9% of men, and is most common in 18- to 28-year-olds (15%), according to an online survey of more th...
Pandemic Stress Altered Many Women's Menstrual Cycles
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2021
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From the fear of getting sick to lockdown isolation, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased stress levels, and for many women, the uptick led to changes in their monthly periods.
For Boys, Sports Key to Mental Health
- Cara Murez
- September 27, 2021
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Trying to fit soccer or Little League into your son's busy schedule? Canadian researchers offer some compelling reasons to do so.
Little boys who play sports are less apt to be anxious or depressed later in childhood and more likely to be active in their early teens, acc...
More Women Turning to Marijuana Products to Help With Menopause
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2021
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Sleeplessness. Night sweats. Anxiety. Irritability. Aches and pains.
Would smoking a little pot help women deal with these common symptoms of menopause?
A good number of middle-aged women apparently think so, because they've been turning to marijuana to help handle...
Witnessing Abuse of a Sibling Can Traumatize a Child
- Steven Reinberg
- September 22, 2021
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Seeing a parent abuse a sibling can be as traumatizing as watching a parent hurt another parent, a new study finds.
And it can lead to depression, anxiety and anger, researchers say.
"When we hear about exposure to family violence, we usually think about someone be...
Anxious? Maybe You Can Exercise It Away
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2021
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Anxiety prevention may be just a snowy trail away.
New research suggests cross-country skiers -- and perhaps others who also exercise vigorously -- are less prone to develop anxiety disorders than less active folks.
Researchers in Sweden spent roughly two decades t...
Could You Help Prevent a Suicide? Know the Warning Signs
- September 12, 2021
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Knowing the warning signs of suicide can save a life, experts say.
Suicide is the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States, and number two among people between the ages of 10 and 34.
Most suicides result from depression. It can cause someone to feel...
Getting Your First COVID Shot Can Boost Mental Health: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2021
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When you got your first COVID-19 jab, did you breathe a sigh of relief? If so, you're not alone.
U.S. adults who got the vaccine between December 2020 and March 2021 experienced a 4% reduction in their risk of being mildly depressed and a 15% drop in their risk of severe...
It's a Win-Win When a Child With Autism Gets a Shelter Cat
- Steven Reinberg
- September 10, 2021
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Parents of a child with autism might wonder if a pet cat would be a good fit for the family. Now, research suggests both children with autism and cats benefit when a feline joins the household.
Gretchen Carlisle, a research scientist at the Missouri University Research C...
Would More Free Time Really Make You Happier?
- September 9, 2021
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Many people feel their to-do list is overloaded, but there is also such a thing as too much free time, a new study suggests.
In a series of studies, researchers found that having either too little or too much free time seemed to drain people's sense of well-being.
...
Eczema Can Take Toll on Child's Mental Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2021
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Eczema doesn't just irritate kids' skin. The often disfiguring condition may also be tied to depression, anxiety and sleep difficulties, new research warns.
A study of more than 11,000 British children and teens found that those with severe eczema were twice as likely t...
Annoyed When Watching Others Fidget? You're Not Alone
- Robert Preidt
- September 3, 2021
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If other people's fidgeting drives you nuts, you may be one of many people with a condition called misokinesia, which means "hatred of movements," Canadian researchers report.
They conducted experiments with more than 4,100 people and found that about one-third have the ...
Cluster of Symptoms Common in People First Diagnosed With MS
- Robert Preidt
- August 30, 2021
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A number of symptoms are common among people who are newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a patient survey shows.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease in which the nerves' protective layers are damaged,
Fatal ODs From Illicit Tranquilizers Jumped 6-Fold During Pandemic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2021
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Overdose deaths linked to illicit "designer" benzodiazepines have surged in the United States, as underground labs crank out new synthetic variations on prescription tranquilizers like Valium, Xanax and Ativan.
Overdose deaths involving illicit benzos increased more than...