Category Archives: Human Behavior: Anxiety

Postpartum anxiety more common, less recognized than depression

HERSHEY, Pa. — New mothers are more likely to experience postpartum anxiety than they are postpartum depression, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers, yet screening for anxiety does not routinely occur during maternity hospital stays or during the … Continue reading

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Scary situations and anxiety: a partial explanation

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Children who avoid situations they find scary are likely to have anxiety a Mayo Clinic study of more than 800 children ages 7 to 18 found. The study published this month in Behavior Therapy presents a new … Continue reading

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Relationship anxiety may lower immunity, increase vulnerability to illness: Ohio State study

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Concerns and anxieties about one’s close relationships appear to function as a chronic stressor that can compromise immunity, according to new research. In the study, researchers asked married couples to complete questionnaires about their relationships and collected … Continue reading

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Poll of psychologists cites emotions as top obstacle to successful weight loss

WASHINGTON – When it comes to losing weight, a popular New Year’s resolution for many, people often focus on eating less and exercising more. But results of a new survey of psychologists suggest dieters should pay attention to the role … Continue reading

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