According to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Columbia University, brain scans of infants taken in the first weeks of life reveal abnormalities that are associated with the risk of developing schizophrenia. Schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder that causes symptoms like hallucinations and serious delusions, has long been understood to…
Military personnel who experience the stress of service in combat zones may, like anyone, attempt to self-medicate their stress away through abuse of alcohol. Excessive consumption of alcohol by members of the armed forces can have negative effects both on the individuals and on the readiness of the military. A recent study that investigated the…
In a major announcement, the biggest U.S. drug makers will share the results of research into treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, hoping to speed progress on new treatments. In recent years, effective new treatments for the disease have been illusive. A string of promising new drugs have failed in clinical trials. Now, major pharmaceutical manufacturers are…
Talking to mom – even if it’s by phone – may be one of the best ways to calm nerves and relieve stress for young girls. Most people already knew that, but now there’s science to back it up. To Calm Nerves, Talk to Mom Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee surprised a group of…
Everyone suffers from anxiety now and then, but if you seem to be anxious more often than not, your health and your relationships may suffer unnecessarily. These tips can help you through anxious periods to get you back to your normal routine with a clear and peaceful mind. Write it Down Sometimes we feel anxious…
Do you have an anxious child? I get it. I wanted to sleep with a bat under my pillow. It was plastic; nonetheless, it was a weapon. I was five years old, and I firmly believed that each night when I went to sleep, a robber would break into the house. I needed something to…
Did you know that excessive worry can shorten your lifespan? All of those pent-up emotions and fears that haunt you every day are taking a serious toll on your health. Worry is, in the majority of cases, unfounded fear that something bad will happen to you. Your bottled-up emotions are telling you that if you…
If you suffer from high anxiety, chances are that you deal with stress, tension and other symptoms far too often. If you are ready to reclaim your calm, you can get started today with these six proven strategies. Practice Deep Breathing Many people with excessive anxiety breathe shallowly, which can actually increase physical symptoms such…
It is healthy to be reflective, self-aware and perceptive, as these traits can serve to improve your relationships and help you to reach your goals. However, if you have an analytical mind, it is all too easy to become an over-thinker who is consumed by anxious thoughts that spiral out of control. Do you catch…
Who doesn’t feel stressed at times in today’s complicated world? When it comes to relieving that stress, aromatherapy followers may have had it right all along. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that relieving anxiety and worry may be as simple as taking a whiff of a fragrant scent. Fragrance to…