Tag: anxiety

Brain scan study suggests sleep deprivation may lead to higher anxiety levels

From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: New research shows that sleep loss markedly exaggerates the degree to which we anticipate impending emotional events, particularly among… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness can help reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients

From the Aarhus University press release via MedicalXpress: When being diagnosed with cancer, people will naturally worry about their future, their family and about dying. Actually, no less than 35-40%… Read more »

Study suggests rich foods can cause “food-highs” that then turn into depression

From the University of Montreal press release via EurekAlert!: Fat Bastard’s revelation “I eat because I’m depressed and I’m depressed because I eat” in the Austin Powers film series may… Read more »

Study suggests less sleep may lower levels of sleep-related stress, anxiety in children

From the Flinders University press release via HealthCanal: Dr Michael Gradisar, a senior lecturer in clinical child psychology, is about to begin a new study to determine whether childhood insomnia… Read more »

Study suggests comparisons may lead people to underestimate their own depression and anxiety

From the University of Warwick press release: People’s judgements about whether they are depressed depend on how they believe their own suffering “ranks” in relation to the suffering of friends… Read more »

Researchers examines link between mood and glucose control in diabetes

From the Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers press release via AlphaGalileo: When blood sugar levels in diabetes are poorly controlled, patients tend to have more complications such as depression and… Read more »