Friday, November 27, 2009

anxiety

Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore

Trouble concentrating may add to stress levels, researcher says more >>

Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety

Suggestions to help your child more >>

Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids

In animal study, hormonal changes in pregnancy have long-term impact more >>

Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids

Nappers have less hyperactivity, depression and anxiety, research suggests more >>

Insomnia and Anxiety May Be Genetically Linked

Study of twins finds those with depression have trouble sleeping more >>

Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids

Many more cases have not been identified, U.S. health officials say more >>

Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly

Doctors should carefully screen older patients before prescribing, researcher says more >>

Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms

Team suggests screening spares patients lifetime of problems more >>

FDA Panel Snubs Seroquel as 1st Choice Depression Treatment

Safety concerns mean the drug should only be used when other medications don't work, advisers say more >>

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Eases Anxiety for Older People

The technique lessens worries more than usual care, study finds more >>

Psychotherapy Can Ease Post-Surgical Depression

Two techniques worked for patients after heart bypass procedures, study finds more >>

U.S. Asked to Do More for Kids' Mental Health

Report urges new role in coordinating, funding local prevention efforts more >>

Stress May Raise Diabetes Risk for Obese Black Women

Surge in anxiety-linked hormone worsens blood sugar level, researchers suggest more >>

Girls' Anti-Social Behavior Predictive of Later Depression

Early elementary school interventions could identify those most at risk, study says more >>

Stress May Speed Melanoma Progression

But certain heart drugs may help counter the effect, researchers say more >>

Report Urges Broader Effort to Stem Emotional Disorders in Youth

Mental health tab costs U.S. about $247 billion a year, experts say more >>

Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function

Guidelines could diagnose primary ovarian insufficiency in women under 40 more >>

Those Who Feel Rejected Direct Hostility Toward Others

Social exclusion linked to aggression found in school shootings, other tragedies more >>

Tweaking Hormones Might Ease Chronic Stress

New method could help treat depression, other disorders, researchers say more >>

Should You Take Antidepressants for Money Worries?

My friend, a Madoff victim, took Lexapro until she found better ways to deal with her anxiety. more >>

Antidepressant Eases Anxiety in Older Adults

Other SSRIs would probably be equally effective, researchers report more >>

Positive Outlook Cuts Chances of Dementia

New research suggests relaxed, outgoing people less likely to get Alzheimer's more >>

Paranoid? 5 Ways to Shrink Your Suspicions

Step back to see if your fears are justified, and be kind to yourself. more >>

Feel Paranoid? You Might Be, Says Daniel Freeman

Are we more paranoid? Experts think so. more >>

Serotonin Transporter Gene Tied to Social Anxiety

Finding in monkeys could yield model for studying autism, schizophrenia, team says more >>

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