Anxiety
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Anxious Brains Are Inherited, Study FindsAn anxious temperament is inherited via overactive brain regions passed down by mom and dad. But there's room for experience and the environment to help soothe an anxious mind.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Sitting Down for Too Long May Increase AnxietyPeople 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.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Teen Bullying Doubles Adult Risk of DepressionKids who are bullied during early adolescence are more likely to develop depression by age 18, according to a new study.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Bullying May Leave Worse Mental Scars Than Child AbuseBeing bullied during childhood may have even graver consequences for mental health in adulthood than being neglected or abused, according to a new study.
By Anne Harding Published
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Sleep Paralysis Linked to GeneticsBy Tanya Lewis Published
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Doctors Who Treat Ebola Feel More Socially IsolatedDoctors 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.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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What Stresses Americans Out the Most?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.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Many Mental Disorders Affect Same Brain RegionsBy Tanya Lewis Published
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Stressed Out? Social Media May Help Women CopeSocial media and other technologies might help lower stress, but not for everybody.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
