Psychology & Psychiatry
Pre-test jitters might boost scores, study says
(HealthDay)—For students with a good memory, feeling anxious before taking an exam might actually lead to a higher test score, researchers have found.
Oct 12, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study highlights the power of positive relationships for girls' mental health
(Medical Xpress)—The experience of being bullied is particularly detrimental to the psychological health of school girls who don't have social support from either adults or peers, according to a new study by Dr. Martin ...
Oct 10, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Relationship with working dogs protects handlers from PTSD, research shows
(Medical Xpress)—Anyone who has had a pet instinctively knows what several physical and mental health studies have shown: people who have a companion animal have lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression than the general ...
Oct 5, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery can lead to anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life
Men who undergo surgical removal of prostate cancer can experience significant levels of anxiety one year after surgery, and higher levels of anxiety appear to be linked to poor sexual satisfaction and depression, say researchers ...
Sep 24, 2012
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Medical research
Study finds how BPA affects gene expression, anxiety; Soy mitigates effects
New research led by researchers at North Carolina State University shows that exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) early in life results in high levels of anxiety by causing significant gene expression changes in a ...
Sep 7, 2012
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Immunology
Asthma symptoms could be aggravated by imbalance problems
Asthma patients could be at a higher risk of worsening symptoms due to problems with their balance, according to new research.
Sep 2, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Girls' mathematics performance more likely to suffer than boys' as a result of mathematics anxiety
If a train is travelling a distance of 55 miles at 150mph, how long will it take to reach its destination? If the thought of having to answer this question makes you apprehensive, then you may have mathematics anxiety. A ...
Jul 8, 2012
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Cardiology
Cardiovascular risk counseling improves statin adherence
(HealthDay) -- For patients taking statins for prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), extended care with nurse-led cardiovascular risk-factor counseling improves statin adherence and reduces anxiety, with improvements ...
May 31, 2012
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Genetics
Mystery gene reveals new mechanism for anxiety disorders
A novel mechanism for anxiety behaviors, including a previously unrecognized inhibitory brain signal, may inspire new strategies for treating psychiatric disorders, University of Chicago researchers report.
May 15, 2012
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Pediatrics
Is there a link between mood and glucose control in diabetes?
When blood sugar levels in diabetes are poorly controlled, patients tend to have more complications such as depression and other mood disturbances, including anxiety and anger, and a lower overall quality of life. A better ...
May 2, 2012
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