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Cocoa Benefits: Mood, Anxiety, and Contentment Improve in Just 30 Days

Mar 9, 2018 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Even those of us who don’t have clinical depression or anxiety could use a little mood boost. Wouldn’t it be great if we could feel more calm and content by regularly consuming something as delicious and satisfying as chocolate? A new study reveals that dark chocolate with a high percentage … Read More

What Is Anxiety? Learn About the Symptoms, Causes and Characteristics

Feb 15, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Anxiety comes in different forms and produces different reactions. So to answer the question "What is anxiety?" we'll take a look at various anxiety definitions, discussing causes and characteristics. What Is Anxiety? Someone with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) feels excessive anxiety or worry about a wide array of activities or … Read More

Kava Kava for Anxiety: Effectiveness and Safety

Feb 5, 2018 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

If you suffer from excessive worrying, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, tension, or sleep disturbances, kava is a natural remedy for anxiety that can help ease these symptoms without the side effects, addiction risks, and hungover feeling common with conventional anti-anxiety medications. In February, 2013, I reported that researchers at Rutgers and … Read More

How to Deal with Stress

Jan 25, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Stress & Anxiety

“Stress” is a term used to describe how your body reacts to changing, often unpredictable, conditions. Stress-provoking situations may involve anything from caring for an aging parent to dealing with a chronic illness, or from being stuck in heavy traffic to facing a snarling dog. Chronic, prolonged stress can be … Read More

What Does Anxiety Feel Like?

Jan 19, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

It’s important to realize that anxiety isn’t "all in your head." That is, people who suffer from anxiety aren’t simply choosing to avoid certain situations or activities because they have convinced themselves they'll be unpleasant. So... what does anxiety mean and what does anxiety feel like? How does anxiety feel? … Read More

What Is a Panic Attack?

Dec 25, 2017 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Stress & Anxiety

Is there anything more frightening and scary than suffering a panic attack? Even the thought of having one often can be enough to set off panic sufferers. But exactly what is a panic attack? And, more important, have you experienced the symptoms of a panic attack yourself? A panic attack … Read More

Anxiety Medication: Drug Treatment Options for Managing Anxiety Disorders

Dec 20, 2017 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Stress & Anxiety

Occasional anxiety is normal—in fact it can be helpful when it alerts you to pay attention (when you're about to take a test, for example) or take action (if you're about to step on a snake, for example). Anxiety disorders, however, involve a more chronic fear or worry that interferes … Read More

Chill Out with This Natural Remedy for Anxiety

Dec 11, 2017 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Xanax and other anti-anxiety medications are among the most-prescribed drugs in the country, but a vitamin has gained attention as a natural remedy for anxiety. Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, has been used since the 1950’s as a popular anti-diabetes nutrient. It has even been touted to fight acne … Read More

How to De-Stress: 4 Proven Tactics

Dec 8, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Looking for a way—or ways—to fight off stress? There's no way to completely avoid it, so your best bet is to learn how to de-stress. Fortunately, there are methods and activities you can try in your own home. Here, we guide you toward four proven ways to help you handle … Read More

What Is Stress? Understanding May Help Us Better Handle It

Nov 26, 2017 · Cindy Foley · Stress & Anxiety

The answer to the question "What is stress?" comes in a clear definition from the National Institute of Mental Health: “Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Every type of demand or stressor—such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events—can be stressful.” Also … Read More

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