• Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 27th, 2013
PTSD and Marijuana May or May Not Mix

PTSD and Marijuana May or May Not Mix

The jury is still out on how effective pot is as a treatment

Stroke Risk Higher for Anxious People

Stroke Risk Higher for Anxious People

Premiere research shows how the conditions are linked

Cell Phone Use Related to Increased Anxiety

Cell Phone Use Related to Increased Anxiety

High usage patterns also decrease average GPAs in college students

Exposure to Multiple Negative Events Can Neutralize Bad Moods

Exposure to Multiple Negative Events Can Neutralize Bad Moods

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Children's Brains Can Change Due to Anxiety

Children's Brains Can Change Due to Anxiety

Stress was found to have a similarly-modifying effect

Understanding Your Emotions Allows You to Make Better Decisions

Understanding Your Emotions Allows You to Make Better Decisions

This also has an influence on your risk-taking patterns, a new study finds

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 19th, 2013
Area of the Brain Coding for Anxiety Discovered

Area of the Brain Coding for Anxiety Discovered

Study finds anxiety responses are heavily dependent on contexts

Anxiety Literally Makes the World Stink

Anxiety Literally Makes the World Stink

Researchers say anxiety rewires the brain, makes neutral odors appear disgusting

Anxious People Need More Personal Space

Anxious People Need More Personal Space

People experiencing anxiety react more strongly to stimuli close to their face

Math Freaks Out Girls More than It Does Boys

Math Freaks Out Girls More than It Does Boys

Girls dread math tests more than boys do, researchers find

Here's Why You Get Bored and Why It's the Best Thing That Could Happen to You – Video

Here's Why You Get Bored and Why It's the Best Thing That Could Happen to You – Video

Boredom has driven us to explore new territory and be more creative

Tappan Bridge Crash: Driver Had Anxiety Attack, Suffers from Respiratory Condition

Tappan Bridge Crash: Driver Had Anxiety Attack, Suffers from Respiratory Condition

A nurse was in the car with Michael Schechel when he went the wrong way

The “Love Hormone” Can Increase Fear and Anxiety, Strengthen Bad Memories

The “Love Hormone” Can Increase Fear and Anxiety, Strengthen Bad Memories

Researchers find oxytocin has a previously undocumented dark side

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 22nd, 2013
“Misery Molecule” Pinned Down by Scientists

“Misery Molecule” Pinned Down by Scientists

Protein named CRF1 is now blamed for feelings of stress, anxiety

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 19th, 2013
Ultrasound Waves Might Treat Depression, Anxiety

Ultrasound Waves Might Treat Depression, Anxiety

Experiments show ultrasound waves can influence mood

Regular Exercise Makes It Easier for People to Cope with Stress

Regular Exercise Makes It Easier for People to Cope with Stress

Researchers find that physical activity reduces stress and anxiety

Medicinal South Pacific Plant Fights Anxiety, Study Finds

Medicinal South Pacific Plant Fights Anxiety, Study Finds

Kava is now said to be an efficient alternative treatment for anxiety

 
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