Anxiety Articles

Coping With Children’s Worries

Friday, November 13th, 2009
"But Mommy, there's a boogie monster that lives in my closet!!" Many parents of preschoolers struggle with their children's fears of real and ...

Try Chocolate for an Emotional Release

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
New research suggests a palatable method to relieve stress involves regular consumption of dark chocolate. As an additional bonus, the chocolate may ...

Depression Linked to Osteoporosis

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
A new, comprehensive research study has found a strong connection between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to ...

Information Reduces Elderly Depression

Monday, November 9th, 2009
New research suggests elders over age 85 benefit when relatives keep them updated about important family matters. Scientists from the University of ...

TMS as Drug-Free Depression Treatment

Friday, November 6th, 2009
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a FDA-approved, non-invasive antidepressant device-based treatment clinically proven for treatment of depression. Rush University Medical Center has ...

Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
A new study carried out by Dr. Irit Akirav and research student Eti Ganon-Elazar, working at the Learning and Memory ...

Pump Iron To Improve Self-Esteem

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
The value of lifting weights extends beyond increasing muscle mass for breast cancer survivors: New research discovers the activity provides a ...

Healthy Diet May Reduce Middle-Aged Depression

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
UK researchers have discovered a well-rounded, healthy diet may protect against depression in middle-aged people. Scientists compared the incidence of depression among individuals consuming a diet consisting of a high proportion of fruits, vegetables and fish ...

Risk of PTSD Linked to Genes, Environment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Childhood adversity and trauma during adulthood appear to predispose individuals to post-traumatic stress disorders. Researchers found the combination of ...

Study: Benefits of Therapy for Depression, Anxiety

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
A new study hopes to inform policymakers on the benefits of improving access to psychological therapy for individuals experiencing ...