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Tag Archives: anxiety
How to prevent holiday depression and stress
This last week, I saw three patients in the office all suffering from holiday depression. One was a grandmother who had suffered the tragic loss of her first grandchild this summer. Two others were people who had lost dear ones … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage and Family Health, Mental Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, holiday blues, holiday health, holiday stress, stress
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Secondhand smoke exposure linked to psychological problems in children, adolescents
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reported, “Children and teens exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to develop symptoms for a variety of mental health problems,” according to a study in the journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged ADHD, anxiety, anxiety disorders, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, secondhand smoke
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Overweight Children Are Affected More By Stress
American kids are really stressed out — not least of all overweight and obese kids, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association. The report found that children who are overweight or obese feel particularly stressed, more so … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged anxiety, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, depression, pediatric obesity, sleep and children, stress
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Positive Brain Changes Seen After Meditation (What is Christian meditation?)
A number of Christian scriptures recommend meditation as a spiritual discipline: Psalm 77:12: I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Psalm 119:15: meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. Psalm 119:27: Let me … Continue reading
Stressed women may have reduced chance of becoming pregnant
We’ve known for many years that stress and anxiety can affect a woman’s pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Now, a new study is connecting stress and conception. USA Today reports that “a new study in the journal Fertility and Sterility lends … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged anxiety, conceive, conception, psychological distress, stress
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Belief in God Relieves Depression
I wanted you to read an excerpted from, “Belief in God Relieves Depression,” an interesting article in the The Washington Times by Jennifer Harper: The “Big Man Upstairs” is getting accolades from mental health specialists who say they are finding … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Mental Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, positive spirituality, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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New Study Shows 85% of Women Say Abortions Cause Mental Health Issues
LifeNews.com is reporting on a new study from researchers at a university in New Zealand which found that 85 percent of women who had abortions report negative mental health issues as a result. The report is the latest from professor … Continue reading
Study: Abortion Has More Negative Parenting Impact Than Other Pregnancy Loss
Amy Sobie is the editor of The Post-Abortion Review, a quarterly publication of the Elliot Institute. The organization is a widely respected leader in research and analysis of medical, mental health, and other complications resulting from abortions. This very informative … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Marriage and Family Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged abortion, abortion side effects, anxiety, child abuse, depression, Parenting, post-abortion, sleep disorders, substance abuse, suicide, unplanned pregnancy
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Kava for Anxiety: Is Short-Term Use Safe?
A water-soluble extract of the plant kava was found to be safe and highly effective for the short-term treatment of anxiety in a new study. But concerns about its long-term safety and the safety of other kava formulations remain. Should … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Men's Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, kava, liver damage, liver failure, liver toxicity, liver transplant
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Worry ups men’s diabetes risk
According to the BBC, a Swedish study is reporting that anxiety, depression, and sleepless nights increase the risk of diabetes in men. Researchers found men with high levels of “psychological distress” had more than double the risk of developing type … Continue reading
Posted in Health Headlines, Men's Health
Tagged anxiety, aromatherapy, BBC, depression, diabetes, meditation, peace, psychological distress, self-hypnosis, yoga
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Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms
HealthDay News is reporting a study showing that a session of moderate aerobic exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve the quality of sleep for insomnia patients – while heavy aerobic or moderate strength exercises don’t have the same … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Health Headlines
Tagged aerobics, anxiety, exercise, Giselle S. Passos, insomnia, sleep
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