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“But I Don’t Feel Stressed…” Subconscious Stress Can Affect Memory, Mood and More

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

You may have had the experience of a concerned friend or loved one saying, “Are you okay? You seem stressed out,” or words to that effect. Your first response might have been, “No, everything is fine.” But was everything fine? Is it possible to be stressed without feeling stressed? The … Read More

Study Suggests That Mental Health Disorders Affect One Out of Two People by Age 75

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

About 50 percent of the population will develop a mental health disorder by the age of 75, according to a large international study that also found the most common disorders differ between women and men. The study, led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Australia’s University of Queensland, covered … Read More

Newbriefs: Denture hygiene; hypertension; RSV vaccine; decreased sense of smell and depression

Sep 25, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Stress & Anxiety

Denture Hygiene Important If you wear dentures, be sure to clean them properly—otherwise you may be at increased risk for pneumonia, according to a recent UK study. For the study (Medical Microbiology, June 21), researchers took samples from the mouths, tongues, and dentures of nursing home residents who had pneumonia. … Read More

Ask the Experts: Hoarding vs Collecting

Aug 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Q: My spouse insists the growing piles of useless items are collectibles, I think he’s hoarding. How can I know for sure? A: It’s a good question because one person’s trash may be another person’s treasure. Hoarding is characterized by the excessive acquisition of and failure to discard objects, regardless … Read More

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop? Medication and Therapy Help

Aug 13, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Stress & Anxiety

It’s not uncommon to get a bit nervous or anxious when hearing about tragic events in the news or facing a challenging life event. But if you find yourself constantly fretting over the possibility of something bad happening to your family or friends, or if you break out in a … Read More

Viewing Art, Even on a Computer Screen, May Boost Well-Being

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

For centuries people have been inspired by and found joy in observing art in galleries, museums, and public spaces. Recently, an international research team investigated whether viewing art online can produce similar mood-boosting benefits. In a study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, researchers found that among a … Read More

Why Goal-Setting in Therapy is Crucial for a Successful Outcome

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Many people seek mental health counseling with a strong, but vaguely defined, idea that they want to “feel better” somehow. They’re well aware of the sadness, worry, fear, anger, or confusion inside, but they aren’t sure exactly what “better” will look and feel like. That’s where goal-setting comes in. For … Read More

How Your Socializing with Friends and Family Boosts Memory and Mental Health

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

When you get together with friends for lunch, volunteer with a community non-profit group, or have a video chat with your grandkids, you may not be thinking about how these moments are benefiting your brain health. You’re probably just enjoying spending time in other people’s company. But those encounters are … Read More

Get Professional Help for Panic Attacks and Anxiety

Jun 26, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Stress & Anxiety

Have you ever suddenly felt overcome with fear and had heart palpitations, sweating, and/or nausea? Or maybe you’ve had pressure in your chest and felt like you couldn’t breathe. If you’ve experienced these symptoms but you can’t identify a cause, you may have had a panic attack. What a Panic … Read More

Is It Time to Take a Memory Test?

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

The occasional memory lapse can often be quickly shrugged off as “a senior moment” or explained away because you’re trying to keep track of too many thoughts at once. However, when those moments become noticeably more frequent or other changes in memory start to emerge, you may start to wonder … Read More

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