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Lingering Effects of COVID and Similar Diseases

Mar 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Long COVID patients can experience many of the same lingering negative effects on their physical, mental, and social well-being as those experienced by people who became ill with other, non-COVID illnesses during the pandemic, new research suggests. The findings, published Dec.1, 2022, JAMA Network Open, are based on a comparison … Read More

The Truth Behind Common Meditation Myths

Mar 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Nearly 15 percent of U.S. adults practiced some form of meditation within the last year, nearly triple the estimates from a decade ago. Though there are many types of meditation, they are all essentially practices that focus on mind and body integration to calm the mind and boost well-being. Research … Read More

A Bit About Ashwagandha

Mar 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small evergreen shrub found in areas of India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The plant has small, green flowers and fruit that turn orange-red when ripe. In Sanskrit, “Ashwagandha” translates to “smell of the horse,” which is thought to be a result of … Read More

PTSD Symptoms Returning

Feb 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Q: I had an experience as a young adult that resulted in PTSD, though I was unfamiliar with the term. Things seemed to get better over time but recently my symptoms returned. Therapy helps, but why would this happen? A: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been around forever, but it … Read More

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Is More Common Among Women

Feb 22, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Stress & Anxiety

The term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) often conjures images of veterans beset with memories of military actions. However, you don’t have to be a soldier to develop PTSD. The key factor underlying PTSD is a traumatic event—and research suggests that about twice as many women as men experience PTSD at … Read More

When Is Anger Management Therapy the Right Choice, and What Should You Expect?

Feb 22, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

You’ve tried deep breathing, meditation, and other strategies to help you relax and manage your stress and anger. But you still find yourself getting worked up over things you know you should handle with calm and understanding. Or maybe you’re more prone to getting angry than you were when you … Read More

News Briefs March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

People with Cluster Headaches May Face Greater Risks of Other Health Problems Cluster headaches are short, but intense, headaches that tend to occur in bunches over a period of days or weeks. It’s not always clear why some people experience cluster headaches, but a study published recently in Neurology, the … Read More

You Must Remember This: How Music Enhances Memory and Thinking Skills

Feb 21, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

You may think of music as simply a form of entertainment or, if you sing or play an instrument, an enjoyable pastime. But the cognitive, emotional, psychological, and social benefits of performing or listening to music are undeniable, says psychiatrist Gene Beresin, MD, director of education in the Division of … Read More

Ask the Doctor February 2023

Jan 24, 2023 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Stress & Anxiety

THYROID HORMONE AND MEMORY...MOOD SWINGS IN OLDER ADULTS...BENEFITS OF PETS Q: I’ve read several times that one of the complications of thyroid disease is memory loss. What is the connection? A: Thyroid hormone is involved with the metabolism of every organ, including the brain. So in the case of hypothyroidism … Read More

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Be an Answer for Pill-Free Anxiety Treatment

Jan 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

The antidepressant medication escitalopram is often considered the gold-standard drug to treat anxiety disorders. But a study published recently in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that a guided mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program was as effective as escitalopram in reducing anxiety symptoms and easing the condition’s severity in adults diagnosed … Read More

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