URBANA, Ill. — You may have heard that mindfulness has a host of benefits, namely helping to promote relaxation when things get overwhelming. Now, yoga has been shown to help with this as well, reducing stress and anxiety among working adults. Thanks to the results of a virtual, eight-week, moderate-intensity program led by University of …
Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. At the same time, the difference between moments of solitude and loneliness is often misunderstood. As a psychologist, I study solitude – the time we spend alone, not interacting with other people. I started this research more than ten years ago and, …
LONDON — Women are more likely to suffer from imposter syndrome than men, a new survey reveals. The poll of 4,000 British adults finds 53 percent of women have experienced this feeling of unfounded self-doubt, incompetence, and being underqualified — despite typically having the skills to do the job. Comparatively, the majority of men admit …
LONDON — People living with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder age faster than their peers, a new study reveals. Blood samples of people with mental illness show that their bodies are biologically older than their actual age. The findings could help explain why people with mental health problems tend to …
PARIS, France — Sniffing sweaty armpits may hold the key to relieving social anxiety, according to new research. Everyday activities such as meeting strangers, speaking on the phone, or even going to work can trigger the mental health issue. Now, scientists have found that odors from other people’s sweat can help treat the condition. The …
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a trope seen countless times in books and movies. A character emerges from a drug-induced psychedelic stupor with a fresh outlook and more positive perspective on life. According to new findings from The Ohio State University, however, there may really be some truth to this hallucinogenic notion. Scientists report particularly mystical and …
INDIANAPOLIS — Anxiety is a feeling that’s hard to describe, let alone objectively measure. In many cases, anxious feelings creep up on people before they have a chance to recognize what’s happening. Now, however, scientists at Indiana University have successfully developed a blood test capable of measuring anxiety. The test analyzes biomarkers that can objectively determine …
Everybody could use a little peace and quiet as we jostle our busy lives. A common problem people have is feeling as though they don’t have enough time to relax. The wonderful thing about meditation is that you can achieve relaxation without taking too much time away from your schedule. Just a few minutes of …
Some people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend, sometimes sitting for hours talking about anything and everything. However, today most young people rarely call each other. The very idea of calling someone or receiving a call seems to cause anxiety in many. When Alexander Graham Bell invented …
BATH, England — Adults living with severe ADHD symptoms are more likely to experience depression and anxiety than those with high levels of autistic traits, according to a new study. While scientists have linked autism to mental health issues in the past, this is first project ever to conclude that ADHD is actually more predictive of …