Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress? “These are important questions, but difficult to answer,” says Robin Kanarek, PhD, emerita professor of psychology at Tufts. Stress and Your Body: Physiologically, stress activates two main pathways in the body. The first is the … Read More
Bendodiazepines—including alprazolam (Xanax®), clonazepam (Klonopin®), and diazepam (Valium®)—are prescribed to treat a range of conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, and depression (see our cover story). Recent research suggest that Americans’ use of these medications has increased sharply in the last few months. The data, compiled by pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, … Read More
An afternoon of gardening might bring a smile to your face. A game of tennis can be a workout, but one that leaves you energized and feeling better than when you started. And just a half-hour of playing your favorite songs on piano lifts your spirits in ways few other … Read More
Health scares, loneliness, financial strife, family turmoil, a steady diet of grim news, and everyday stress will tax the emotional strength and reserve of anyone. And if you’re a person already struggling with a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety, it can be especially difficult to find reasons for … Read More
Meditation and other stress-reduction strategies are often recommended to maintain good mental and physical health. Low levels of stress are associated with wellness and a better quality of life. But in a report published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body … Read More
When you hear the term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD), you may think of military veterans who have had front-line combat experience. But the majority of PTSD patients have never been in the military, and they aren’t male: Research suggests that about twice as many women as men experience PTSD at … Read More
Watching or reading the news can be a little stressful even in the calmest of times. But when the daily headlines bring on a cascade of alarming health news about the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s only natural to feel overwhelmed and anxious. “Excessive anxiety is a common response to situations … Read More
Q: What determines how fast or how slowly dementia progresses? A: Dementia is a progressive condition, meaning it will worsen over time. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict the rate of progression, as it can vary considerably from person to person. Usually the cause of dementia dictates the speed … Read More
Could a Flickering Light Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease? The search for an effective Alzheimer’s disease treatment has been going on for a century or more, with a definitive cure still eluding researchers around the world. However, some experimental therapies, still in their early stages, give researchers hope that treatment of … Read More
Sarah Murthi, MD, and Amitabh Varshney explained in the Harvard Business Review that AR can bring more safety to the smaller procedures that are often done outside of the operating room (OR). When surgeries occur in the emergency room or intensive care unit, they explained, surgeons don’t have the same … Read More
