A new study led by the American Heart Association has linked vaping nicotine and THC — the psychoactive component in marijuana — to depression and anxiety symptoms in teens and young adults. “Younger people have long been vulnerable to tobacco use, may experience greater harm from nicotine and other drugs, and may be targeted by … Read more
Believe it, achieve it. That’s the key to success, according to a new study from the University of Essex, which was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Researchers found that hope, positive perceptions and feelings of being in control yield a greater desire for accomplishment. The study featured more than 1,000 students … Read more
Most people don’t need an excuse to throw a party — yet it might just be what the doctor ordered. Recent research suggests that celebrations might benefit our health and well-being, according to a paper published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, a peer-reviewed academic journal put out by the American Marketing Association. The research … Read more
It was all in vein. After doctors reportedly told Jade Cooke three times that her heart palpitations were anxiety, she was shocked to learn she actually suffered from a life-threatening condition. The 35-year-old Brit said she did yoga up to five times a week — until she started having trouble breathing in early 2019. Despite … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a moral and ethical dilemma. I nominated a co-worker for a benefit through our company. The person was awarded what I consider to be a good sum ($5,000) for replacement hearing aids. Seven months have gone by and this person “still has the check” and hasn’t used the money for its … Read more
A woman said the key to fighting her depression was trying 365 new things in one year – including drinking a shot out of a belly button, signing up for a surf class, and visiting a leprechaun museum. After suffering from depression and anxiety during the pandemic, Jess Mell, 34, says she’s the happiest she’s … Read more
If you’re not sure whether or not you forgot something, don’t fret — it might make matters worse. New research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences suggests that those who are anxious are most likely to have a poor memory. Dr. Weixi Kang, who led the study at Imperial College London, wanted to … Read more
Feeling anxious about your romantic relationship and fearing abandonment leads to stronger tendencies to sexually objectify yourself, according to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly. “My colleagues (Dr. Larissa Terán and Dr. Jennifer Stevens Aubrey) and I were interested in this topic because sexual objectification and self-objectification are concerning issues in our society, … Read more
Elizabeth Olsen said she suffered panic attacks “on the hour every hour” during early adulthood when she lived in Manhattan. In an interview with Variety, the 33-year-old actress revealed how she “didn’t understand what anxiety or a panic attack was” until she was 21 — and how she thought she was going to “drop dead” … Read more
By Washington University in St. Louis September 23, 2022 People who have had COVID-19 are at an elevated risk of developing neurological conditions within the first year after infection, according to a detailed analysis of federal data by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Movement disorders, memory problems, strokes, and seizures … Read more
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) The lingering pandemic, rising crime, an uncertain economy: All good reasons to visit your doctor to get screened for anxiety, or so says the federal government. The advice isn’t just aimed at people already experiencing mental health issues—this week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an advisory group empaneled by the Department … Read more
A woman looks through a window at a near-empty terminal at an airport in Atlanta, June 1, 2020. An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety. It’s the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms. (Charlie Riedel, … Read more
Panel says US adults should get routine screening for anxiety BBC US adults should get routine anxiety screening, panel says Yahoo! Voices Panel recommends anxiety screening for adults under 65 CBS Evening News Health Panel Recommends Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65 The New York Times COVID in California: U.S. adults should get regular anxiety screenings, panel says San … Read more
In a nod to the nation’s pressing mental health crisis, an influential group of medical experts for the first time is recommending that adults under age 65 get screened for anxiety. The draft recommendations, from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, are designed to help primary care clinicians identify early signs of anxiety during routine … Read more
People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, a new study published on Monday says. (CNN) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, … Read more