Some who experience chronic insomnia are caught in a cycle of anxiety caused by a lack of sleep, which then brings on more insomnia.
Across the country, Yoga practitioners are stepping outside to further enhance the benefits of the Indian healing technique with a bit of sunshine and a warm breeze.
A water-soluble extract of kava has been shown to be effective in short-term treatment of anxiety.
For those who prefer not to take sleeping pills, there are proven natural methods that may relieve symptoms of insomnia and restlessness.
New research suggests that although genes play a role in predisposition to mood disorders, they may not be the determining factor.
Non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management appear more effective than medications for treating depression after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Although decriminalization in some states has affected the legal stature of cannabis, Spanish researchers say daily use may be a predicate for schizophrenia or other psychological disorders.
The testosterone patch designed to boost a woman’s sex drive after womb and ovary removal may not be effective or safe in the longer term, according to Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin.
Those who are uncomfortable with the idea of medicating children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder may want to look at alternative treatments - such as meditation.
Music has been shown to have many positive benefits for your body and mind. In fact, one study in the journal Heart & Lung shows that listening to music can produce a significant boost in your cognitive and verbal abilities—especially…
Anxiety and depression may interfere with the recovery efforts of those who have suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke, according to new research.
Changes in the Western diet over the past 150 years are causing many Americans to develop nutrient deficiencies. This is especially true of essential nutrients and fats found in fish and wild plants. More folks are eating high amounts of…
“Woo, I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time… I needed that.” The last time you said words like that—you probably DID need a good laugh, and you should be sure to let it out more often!
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The current economic difficulties facing the nation may be taking a particularly hard toll on a certain segment of the population - older people.
There are many methods that people may use to control their reactions to anxiety, from the use of herbal supplements to meditation.
