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Among women with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), regular physical activity helps to reduce anxiety, irritability, feelings of tension, low energy and pain. Affecting about 3% of Americans, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry that reduces health and quality of life. Matthew P. Herring, from the University of Georgia (Georgia, USA), and …
Twenty percent of Americans ages 18+ experienced a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder in 2010. Mental illness among adults aged 18 or older is defined as having had a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder (excluding developmental and substance use disorders) in the past year, based on criteria specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical …
Daily omega-3 supplementation may help to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Previously, a number of studies have shown the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and recent research just potential effects relating to mood and behavior. Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser, from Ohio State (Ohio, USA), and colleagues enrolled 68 medical students for a 12 week study. Each …
Probiotic modification of the gastrointestinal system may influence the brain and affect mood. Neurochemicals released by probiotics in the gut may affect the brain and influence mood. Mark Lyte, from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Texas, USA) proposes a new field known as microbial endocrinology, where microbiology meets neuroscience, advancing new ideas on how …
Community gardeners engage in positive relationships with their neighbors, are more involved in civic activities, stay longer in their neighborhoods, eat better and view their health more positively. Community gardens are neighborhood spaces that are accessible to people across the lifespan — regardless of age, race, socioeconomic status or educational background. Jill Litt, PhD, from …
Systematic review of 35 published studies confirms that the Chinese wellness practice of Tai Chi confers a variety of physical and mental health benefits. The Chinese wellness practice of Tai Chi has been previously associated with a number of physical and mental health benefits. Myeong Soo Lee, from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (South Korea) …
Japanese researchers find that L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, may help people with anxiety focus on their daily activities. L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves. Previous studies of dietary supplements of L-theanine have suggested a therapeutic benefit in reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving the quality of sleep. Akiko Higashiyama, …
Review of 160 published studies confirms a compelling connection between a positive state of mind and overall health and longevity. A review of 160 published studies confirms a compelling connection between a positive state of mind and overall health and longevity. Ed Diener, from the University of Illinois (Illinois, USA), and colleagues found that subjects …
Study finds that that people with high levels of anger and anxiety resulting from completing a stressful task have greater increases in a marker of inflammation. An individual’s emotional response to challenging situations could predict how their body responds to stress. Judith Carroll, from the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA), and colleagues asked healthy middle-aged …
People who engage in physical activities in the outdoor setting experience mental and emotional revitalization with reduced feelings of tension, confusion, anger and depression. Revitalizing one’s mental and emotional health may be just a few footsteps away. Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (United Kingdom) researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 11 clinical studies involving 833 …