CONDITIONS / ANXIETY

Bored Gamers in Search of “Flow”

If you play games on your phone whenever you have time on your hands, think again. It can lead to anxiety and depression, not engagement. >

A Multisensory Treatment for Parkinson’s

Dancing with music stimulates the mind and body and appears to slow or halt the most debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease. >

A Huge Boost for Young Brains

Vulnerable kids who learned mindfulness techniques at school were not only less stressed, they gained over an hour of quality sleep a night. >

Is It Better to Give or Take?

Doing things for others -- and having others do things for you -- can help you live a longer and happier life. But which matters more? >

Pets Are Good Therapy

You don't have to own a pet to enjoy the stress-reducing benefits of human-animal interaction. Therapy animals can calm and clear the mind. >

Viral COVID Disinformation

Whether COVID conspiracy theories are amplified or downplayed depends on whether one is viewing traditional, social, or conservative media. >

Your Body's Talking; Hope You're Listening

Coffee is good for our attention, hearts, emotions and general health. Some people don't do well on it, though, and there's a good reason. >

Polypharmacy Deepens Seniors' Mental Confusion

Too many seniors with dementia are prescribed a mix of drugs to calm anxiety and ease depression and pain, leaving them more confused. >

College Students' Mental Health Takes a Dive

Lockdowns have made campus life especially stressful and isolating. As a result, anxiety and depression are skyrocketing among students. >

Doctors' Hours

Interns face Interrupted sleep and constantly shifting work schedules. This makes them prime examples of what a lack of sleep can do to you. >

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