Can we really eliminate anxiety?
With appropriate strategies, it is possible to reduce the intensity of anxiety and learn to live with it more peacefully. ...
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Traffic noise increases stress and anxiety
Traffic noise reduces the benefits of nature and increases stress and anxiety. THE ESSENTIAL Natural sounds, such as birdsong, can ...
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Anxiety, depression: elders and only children are more at risk
Young people occupying the first place in their siblings and those without brothers or sisters are more likely to present ...
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“Hangxiety”: Here’s Why You Feel Anxious After Drinking
After a drunken evening, drunkenness can give way to anxiety. A feeling that can be explained scientifically, as it is ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis: close-knit couples are less affected by the disease
Couples who face rheumatoid arthritis together manage the disease better and are less stressed than those who are less united ...
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Anxiety disorders: abnormalities in the synapses involved?
A disruption in synaptic transmission could be the cause of anxiety disorders, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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How psychedelics can help end-of-life patients
Psychedelic-based medications prove effective in reducing anxiety, pain and even fear of death in palliative care patients, according to existing ...
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Anxiety, depression: poor friendships in adolescents predict mental symptoms
Young people who have difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful friendships are more likely to experience negative emotions and have a ...
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Depression, anxiety: teleconsultations help reduce symptoms
Remote video consultations with a mental health professional provide improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety. THE ESSENTIAL Remote video ...
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Anxiety, depression: a link established between psychological disorders and serious Covid-19 infections
Researchers have linked Covid-19 infection to the development of disorders such as anxiety and depression. THE ESSENTIAL A Covid-19 infection ...
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Placebos work against anxiety
Researchers have shown that placebos are effective in reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety, even when the patient knows they ...
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‘Psych’ apps can ease anxiety in young people
Apps that offer psychological support may be an effective tool to help young people with anxiety, a study suggests. THE ...
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Adolescence under pressure: social anxiety, a barrier to development
Adolescence, a time of great upheaval, is often synonymous with worries and uncertainties. Among these difficulties, social anxiety stands out ...
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Digital therapies: a new approach to combat anxiety?
Anxiety is a mental health disorder that affects millions of people around the world. With the growing demand for effective ...
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Sport as an anti-stress and anti-anxiety agent
Exercise is a natural and effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, hormones ...
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How does anxiety impact dementia risk?
People who suffer from anxiety are more likely to develop dementia. THE ESSENTIAL The presence of chronic anxiety or a ...
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Depression and anxiety, warning signs of multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, causing a variety of symptoms that are ...
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Parkinson’s disease: after 50, anxiety doubles the risks
People who are anxious are twice as likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL The risk ...
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A high-fat diet can make you anxious
A diet high in fat disrupts the gut microbiota. This affects chemicals in the brain and triggers anxiety. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Anxiety: Why Avoidance Is Not a Solution to Fear?
Avoidance is not a long-term solution to managing fear and anxiety. THE ESSENTIAL Avoidance can paradoxically amplify anxiety and trap ...
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Cannabis as a way to combat anxiety?
Contrary to what many studies show, a new survey affirms that people suffering from chronic anxiety would benefit from consuming ...
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Stress, anxiety: eating Mediterranean reduces symptoms
The Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety in people over 60, according to a new study. THE ...
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Anxiety harms sex life
People suffering from anxiety tend to have less sex and experience it less well. THE ESSENTIAL Anxiety is a common ...
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Hugs are good for your health, even with a stranger or a robot
Physical contact, such as hugging or caressing, improves our physical and mental well-being. This can reduce pain, anxiety and depression. ...
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Depression, anxiety: transcranial stimulation reduces symptoms in seniors
Researchers have found that brain stimulation via weak electrical currents can improve depression and anxiety in older adults. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Depression, anxiety: certain personality traits can increase the risk
Introverted and neurotic adults are more likely to experience depressive and anxiety symptoms. THE ESSENTIAL Both depression and anxiety are ...
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GERD: anxiety and depression increase risks
Researchers have found a link between an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and anxiety and depression. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Post-traumatic syndrome: scientists have discovered a “fear switch”
Researchers have discovered how stress turns into fear in the brain in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a method to ...
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Procrastination: “We need to be taught to refocus!”
Khadija El G., psychologist for over 12 years and doctor in psychopathology, sheds light on the phenomenon of procrastination which, ...
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Anxiety: discovery of a genetic “switch” to control it
Scientists have identified a section of DNA that 'turns on' key genes in parts of the brain affecting anxiety levels. ...
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