"Traditional folk medicine maintains that the smell of some plants can calm the nerves. Now, new research is suggesting that one fragrant compound present in lavender can lessen anxiety by stimulating the nose to pass signals to the brain." Read more...
"UC San Francisco researchers, in collaboration with the unique Brazilian Biobank for Aging Studies (BBAS) at the University of São Paulo, have shown that the earliest stages of the brain degeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are linked to neuropsychiatric symptoms including anxiety, depression, loss of appetite, and sleep disturbances. " Read more...
"A recently published meta-analysis concludes that omega-3 oil supplements might reduce symptoms of anxiety for some people." Read more...
"Have you ever found yourself tossing and turning more than usual at night because you’re anxious about a big test coming up, a move, a medical procedure, or some other event? Worrying can make it hard for the brain to relax, even at night, when it needs to relax in order for you to be able to fall asleep." Read more...
A new study shows that people with generalized anxiety disorder unconsciously label harmless things as threats, which may serve to further their anxiety. These findings were published last week in the journal Current Biology.....There are also changes that are noticeable on brain scans.The Brains of Anxious People May Perceive the World Differently. Kate Horowitz. Mental Floss. http://mentalfloss.com/article/76694/brains-anxious-people-may-perceive-world-differently?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=readersdigest&trkid=FBPAGE_RD_20160607_MentalFloss_Article
Social anxiety, separation anxiety and anxiety from life events are all found to be significantly reduced in children who have had a dog in the household as an infant.
A team working in the field of warfighter performance suggests gut microbes may hold the key to curing or preventing post-traumatic stress disorder and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
The brains of anxiety sufferers may have completely different wiring than people who don’t have the mental disorder, according to a new study out of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
Having high anxiety now can hurt your brain later, research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found.How Worrying Now Can Hurt Your Brain Down the Road . Marygrace Taylor. Men's Health. January 22, 2016. http://www.menshealth.com/health/anxiety-and-dementia?d=soc_MensHealthMag_TWITTER_Men's%20Health__
A study of more than 300 college students found heavier technology use was tied to greater risk for anxiety and depression, particularly among those using the devices as a "security blanket" -- to avoid dealing with unpleasant experiences or feelings.
"a diet filled with processed food feeds into mood swings and aids in developing depression. Eating whole foods with omega-threes found in salmon and soybeans is the best way to fight against stressful thoughts."
Past studies have demonstrated that patient with varying anxiety disorders have elevated levels of cholesterol. In this most recent study, Hu showed that high cholesterol foods caused an increase of anxiety in older mice. The reverse was true for young mice being fed a high cholesterol diet. Further studies are suggested.
"As we all know, cigarettes are highly addictive, and when you're trying to quit it's not unusual to feel a heightened level of anxiety. It's a problematic symptom that often causes people to give in to the craving and light up."
"Could air pollution also affect mental health? The answer, it found, is "possibly." Among over 70,000 U.S. women in the study, those who lived in relatively polluted areas were more likely to report multiple anxiety symptoms."
