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PTSD: How Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Affects Us—and How to Fight It

Nov 1, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Stress & Anxiety

Approximately 70 percent of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives, according to PTSD United, and, as a result, up to 20 percent of those people go on to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is a mental health condition … Read More

Adult ADD vs. ADHD: What’s the Difference?

Oct 31, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

Forgetting things, being easily distracted, and feeling restless are all signs of adult ADD, a biological brain disorder that has been reclassified as ADHD. Adult ADHD is increasingly common, affecting 5 percent of adults, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). So what are the symptoms traditionally tied to … Read More

OCD: Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Oct 25, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Stress & Anxiety

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common form of anxiety disorder marked by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and the urge to engage in repeated behaviors or rituals (compulsions). OCD will affect 2.3 percent of adults in their lifetime. Research by the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R) revealed that approximately 1.2 percent … Read More

Stress Quiz: The Right Type Can Help Ease Anxiety and Pressure

Oct 24, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Stress & Anxiety

With apologies for sounding like a high-school valedictorian discussing success, I'll start at the top: Before you take a stress quiz, you need to know what stress is. Merriam-Webster says stress is a state "of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium.” That … Read More

Anxiety Symptoms in Men: Is “Toughing It Out” the Answer?

Oct 24, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

It might not surprise some, but there’s actually considerable evidence that men are physically less vulnerable to stress and anxiety than women. Research suggests, for instance, that the body’s stress response is less readily activated in men than women and less long-lasting. In addition, fluctuations in female hormones such as … Read More

Adrenaline: The Driver of Your “Fight or Flight” Response

Oct 23, 2018 · Jim Black · Stress & Anxiety

You leap from a plane and plummet toward the earth at 120 miles per hour, waiting for your parachute to open. You surf aggressive waves with abandon. Or... you tense up at the creaking sound near your front door at 3 in the morning. Whether you’re a skydiver or surfer … Read More

True Cushing’s Disease Is Rare, But Damaging

Oct 22, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Stress & Anxiety

Cushing’s disease is caused by excess cortisol in the blood. It’s rare: According to the National Institutes of Health, only 40 to 70 people out of 1 million have Cushing’s disease. Most are women between the ages of 30 and 50, but men and even children also get Cushing’s disease. … Read More

Anger Management: 15 Ways to Tame Your Temper

Oct 17, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

The other day I was poisoned at a restaurant. The waiter served me a rice bowl covered in garlic (to which I'm intolerant) despite assuring me earlier that it would be "fine." One bite in and I knew I was toast. As my stomach began to churn, foreshadowing the illness … Read More

Weighted Blanket for Anxiety: The Latest Tool to Relieve Worry

Sep 18, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

Anxiety is a big problem in today’s world—one that’s been made worse by our increasing reliance upon technology and addiction to social media. In fact, about 40 million of us suffer from the disorder, says the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Don’t worry! There’s good news, too. Anxiety is … Read More

Don’t Bite Me! Teeth Grinding: Why You Do It and How to Stop

Sep 12, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

Ever awakened with a splitting headache or an ache in your jaw? Has your bedmate accused you of making squeaking or crunching noises while you sleep? You could be one of millions who suffer from sleep bruxism (a.k.a. nighttime teeth grinding), one of the most common sleep disorders. While occasional … Read More

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