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Improving Communications with Doctors

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Q: I often feel a little overwhelmed when I see doctors. I don’t always understand everything I am being told. How can I improve communications with my doctors? A: You’re not alone in feeling a little nervous in the doctor’s office. Some people even experience what’s called “white coat syndrome,” … Read More

Stress-Eating? … Age and Nutrient Absorption

Jun 25, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Stress & Anxiety

Q: How can a person tell when they are “stress-eating?” A: The appearance of “stress-eating” may appear when a person begins to consume food as a response to overwhelming emotions or feelings as opposed to eating to satisfy hunger cues. Several signs can indicate stress-eating. A person may notice an … Read More

Learn to Manage the Many Risk Factors That Lead to Accelerated Brain Aging

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Two old cars can be the same age, make, and model, but look and act like very different vehicles. One runs as smoothly as it did when it rolled out of the factory, while the other shows every bit of its age as it lurches and chugs down the street. … Read More

Study: Blood Work May Identify Higher Risks of Stress, Mood Disorders

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Results of your blood work can be helpful in determining your risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health problems. A study published recently in JAMA Network open suggests that abnormal levels of certain biomarkers in your blood may also signal higher or lower risk of anxiety, depression, … Read More

Why We Worry

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Q: Do scientists know why people worry? Is worrying helpful in any way? A: There are actually a lot of theories about worry, though scientists don’t necessarilyall agree on why it occurs and if it’s just an inevitable part of the human experience. One theory is that worry subconsciously prepares … Read More

Wishing You Felt Smarter

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Q: I sometimes feel as though I’m not as smart as I was when I was younger, but it’s not that I sense I’m forgetting a lot of what I used to know. I just thought I’d feel much wiser now. Is this a normal part of getting older? A: … Read More

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

May 23, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Stress & Anxiety

Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However, chronic or excessive stress can have negative effects on physical and mental health. This is especially true for women who, studies show, are more stressed than men, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Managing stress through … Read More

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Q: My niece is getting counseling from a licensed clinical social worker rather than a psychologist or other type of therapist. Is it common for social workers to offer mental health counseling? A: Clinical social work is a specialty area of social work. A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) is … Read More

Loneliness and Isolation Have Different Health Impacts

Apr 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Being socially isolated carries much greater physical health risks, but loneliness has a larger impact on mental-health-related conditions, according to a study published in Social Science and Medicine, Population Health. After reviewing four years of health records of nearly 14,000 adults (ages 50 or older), researchers found that social isolation … Read More

Resistance Exercises as Treatment for Mental Health Issues

Apr 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

A new study highlights the potential of resistance exercise training as an alternative therapy for anxiety and depression, suggesting it could match the benefits of established therapies while also enhancing other health aspects. Published in the journal Trends in Molecular Medicine, the research emphasizes the underexplored role of resistance exercise … Read More

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