Tag: anxiety

Study suggests even a single mindfulness meditation session can reduce anxiety

From the Experimental Biology 2018 press release: Mindfulness meditation programs have shown promise for the treatment of anxiety, one of the most common mental health disorders in the U.S. New… Read more »

Study suggests the memory part of the brain may also hold clues for anxiety and depression

From the University of Toronto press release: The hippocampus is an area of the brain commonly linked with memory and dementia. But new U of T Scarborough research finds that… Read more »

Study suggests neighbourhood well-being and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home

From the University of Birmingham press release: A sense of wellbeing and a thriving community is key to a happy neighbourhood according to housing researchers, who looked at the relationship… Read more »

Study suggests ways to be supportive of a stressed-out partner

From the Wake Forest University press release: When we feel supported, we feel less stress. But sometimes we think we are being supportive of a romantic partner and we’re not…. Read more »

Study links exposure to air pollution with increased likelihood of unethical behaviour

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Exposure to air pollution, even imagining exposure to air pollution, may lead to unethical behavior, according to findings published in Psychological Science, a… Read more »

Researcher discovers brain measurements that can help with search for genes that affect shyness

From the University of Leiden press release: Previous research has shown that extreme shyness is hereditary, but because shyness is such a broad concept it is difficult to identify specific… Read more »