Summary: A comprehensive study found a significant association between emergency department visits for cannabis use and the development of new anxiety disorders. Analyzing health data from over 12 million Ontarians,…
Tag: Anxiety
Anxiety and Testosterone Linked to Brain Receptor
Summary: A new study identified a crucial link between anxiety disorders and the brain receptor TACR3, as well as testosterone. This groundbreaking research found that rodents with high anxiety had…
Gene Clusters Reveal Brain Link to Anxiety Disorders
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetic basis of anxiety disorders (ADs), which affect over 280 million people globally. By analyzing the spatiotemporal transcriptomic data of AD-associated…
Lactobacillus Bacteria May Guard Against Anxiety and Depression
Summary: Researchers have discovered the significant role of Lactobacillus, a bacterium in fermented foods and yogurt, in managing stress and potentially preventing depression and anxiety. This research is crucial for…
Depression and Negative Mental States Affect Heart Health
Summary: Emerging research underscores the profound connection between mental health and heart disease, with depression and anxiety hastening the onset of cardiovascular risk factors. Findings from two preliminary studies suggest…
Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk
Summary: A new study indicates a link between the co-use of tobacco and cannabis and heightened rates of anxiety and depression. Analyzing data from the COVID-19 Citizens Health Study, researchers…
Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness…
Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how
There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental health conditions can create a benefit greater than the sum of its parts. As a…
