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Men who tend to worry have increased risk factors for heart disease, stroke: study

February 2, 2022

Men who tend to worry have increased risk factors for heart disease, stroke: study

Middle-aged men who worry more or are prone to feeling overwhelmed developed more high-risk factors for heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes earlier in life, according to a published study

Children’s mental health may suffer if they spend too much time on electronic devices, study suggests

December 30, 2021

Children’s mental health may suffer if they spend too much time on electronic devices, study suggests

Increased electronic screen time was associated with worse mental health issues in children compared to those with lower levels of screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent JAMA Network Open paper

Exercise reduces long-term risk of anxiety disorders in men and women, study finds

September 13, 2021

Exercise reduces long-term risk of anxiety disorders in men and women, study finds

A physically active lifestyle was associated with a 62% lower risk of anxiety disorder diagnoses among men and women in a study with the largest population size to date, researchers said.

Max Lucado and Andrea Lucado: COVID worries – 4 practices that will help your pre-teen overcome anxiety

August 29, 2021

Max Lucado and Andrea Lucado: COVID worries – 4 practices that will help your pre-teen overcome anxiety

I don’t have to tell you that because of COVID-19, our world has changed dramatically. Thanks to the vaccines, we’re beginning to get out into this new world to discover what comes next. And it’s a little scary.

'Sunday scaries' cause work-related stress for more than half of American professionals: survey

August 16, 2021

'Sunday scaries' cause work-related stress for more than half of American professionals: survey

More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.

Americans drank more to relieve stress amid pandemic, especially women

June 11, 2021

Americans drank more to relieve stress amid pandemic, especially women

While Americans have shifted to heavier alcohol use during the pandemic, studies indicate a concerning pattern among women as they drank to relieve stress, boredom and the pain from social isolation.

Study unpacks how LSD lowers brain’s barriers

June 1, 2021

Study unpacks how LSD lowers brain’s barriers

According to new research, psychedelic drugs put the brain into a state where it can flow more freely, unconstrained by prior beliefs of how the world is supposed to work. The findings also have implications for treating anxiety and depression, the researchers said.

Fainting after Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination 164 times more common than post-flu shot: CDC

April 30, 2021

Fainting after Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination 164 times more common than post-flu shot: CDC

Prior to reports of rare but serious blood clotting with Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, federal health authorities were investigating dozens of anxiety-related events and fainting episodes in vaccine recipients, according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

April 14, 2021

Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

Rampant loneliness existed long before COVID-19, and experts believe it’s now worse. Evidence suggests it can damage health and shorten lives as much as obesity and smoking. In addition to psychological distress, some studies suggest loneliness may cause physical changes including inflammation and elevated stress hormones that may tighten blood vessels and increase blood pressure.

One in three coronavirus survivors face psychiatric diagnoses within 6 months: study

April 7, 2021

One in three coronavirus survivors face psychiatric diagnoses within 6 months: study

New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.