Anxiety
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Sitting Down for Too Long May Increase Anxiety
By Laura Geggel published
People who spend too much time sitting down — be it during a daily commute, or in front of a computer or TV — may be at increased risk for anxiety, a new review finds.

Teen Bullying Doubles Adult Risk of Depression
By Stephanie Pappas published
Kids who are bullied during early adolescence are more likely to develop depression by age 18, according to a new study.

Bullying May Leave Worse Mental Scars Than Child Abuse
By Anne Harding published
Being bullied during childhood may have even graver consequences for mental health in adulthood than being neglected or abused, according to a new study.

Doctors Who Treat Ebola Feel More Socially Isolated
By Rachael Rettner published
Doctors who take care of very sick Ebola patients may feel socially isolated, but surprisingly, they may not feel more stressed, a new study from Germany suggests.

What Stresses Americans Out the Most?
By Megan Gannon published
It seems that most Americans have financial anxieties. But parents, Gen Xers, millennials, women and those living in lower-income households report higher-than-average levels of stress about money.

Stressed Out? Social Media May Help Women Cope
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Social media and other technologies might help lower stress, but not for everybody.
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