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·February 8, 2022·5 min read

Risk Factors Linked to Anxiety Disorders Differ Between Men and Women During the Pandemic

Pandemic associated risk factors for anxiety differ between men and women, researchers say. Higher anxiety in males was associated with COVID misinformation, while women's anxiety was more commonly associated with concerns about employment. Overall, the prevalence for general anxiety disorder was significantly higher in women than in men.

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·February 2, 2022·6 min read

Abnormal Heart-Brain Connection in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Identified

Researchers identified an abnormal link between the autonomic and central nervous system via communication between the heart and parts of the prefrontal cortex in women with generalized anxiety disorder.

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·February 23, 2021·4 min read

Phone Call Anxiety: Why So Many of Us Have It, and How to Get Over It

A significant number of people report feeling anxious when they hear their phones ring. Researchers explore why so many people experience phone call anxiety and address how to limit anxious reactions.

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·January 7, 2020·2 min read

Some surprisingly good news about anxiety

Recovery rates from anxiety are higher than previously believed. 7 in 10 people with a history of generalized anxiety disorder report being free of symptoms for at least a year, and 40% claim to retain excellent mental health.

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·September 30, 2019·4 min read

People with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing

Those with anxiety and depressive disorders may actively resist relaxation, especially if they are more sensitive to shifts in negative emotions.

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·September 20, 2019·6 min read

Common antidepressant may not reduce depression symptoms, but does reduce anxiety

Sertraline (Zoloft), a commonly prescribed SSRI antidepressant, may not be as effective at treating depression within 6 weeks as previously thought. However, the drug is effective for treating anxiety symptoms.

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·May 6, 2019·5 min read

Transplanting gut bacteria alters depression-related behavior, brain inflammation in rats

The gut microbiome contributes to depression-like behaviors and inflammation in the ventral hippocampus, according to a new rat study. Fecal transplants from rats with lower levels of Clostridia reduced depressive behaviors and inflammation in vulnerable rodents.

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·April 25, 2019·3 min read

Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety

Study finds a correlation between the construct of personal responsibility and an increased risk of developing OCD and generalized anxiety disorder.

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·March 22, 2019·4 min read

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Study finds some evidence of a positive link between early life anxiety and later alcohol use disorder. However, there was no consistent link between anxiety in childhood and drinking frequency or binge drinking.

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·May 18, 2017·4 min read

Brain Region Found to be Associated With Fear of Uncertain Future

Those who find it hard to cope with uncertainty over possible future threats could have an unusually large striatum, a new study reports.

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·May 5, 2017·5 min read

Living in Poor Area Increases Anxiety Risk in Women, But Not Men

According to researchers, women living in poorer areas are 60% more likely to suffer from anxiety than their more affluent peers. However, in men, there was little difference in anxiety levels.