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Listening to music can help older adults sleep better, finds study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music can help older adults sleep better.

21 Apr 2021

Study investigates the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among immunocompromised children

Children with weakened immune systems have not shown a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 infection despite commonly displaying symptoms, a new study suggests.

21 Apr 2021

Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement

A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement.

20 Apr 2021

MIND Institute study of anxiety in children with ASD has now expanded to offer online treatment

It's now easier than ever to take part in a study that includes treatment for anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the UC Davis MIND Institute's Autism Center of Excellence.

20 Apr 2021

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

A collaborative study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified clear strengths and a series of specific challenges autistic adolescents experience while learning to drive.

20 Apr 2021

Study illustrates the profound impact of postponing cardiovascular surgeries due to COVID-19

In March 2020, when the pandemic hit, everything slowed, including non-essential medical procedures such as elective surgeries, to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

19 Apr 2021

Light therapy offers a safe, cost-effective alternative for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

A lot about the human brain and its intricacies continue to remain a mystery. With the advancement of neurobiology, the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative diseases (ND) has been uncovered to a certain extent along with molecular targets around which current therapies revolve.

19 Apr 2021

Researchers investigate whether muscle pump action systematically changes with age

Chronic lower-limb edema (CLE) -- the permanent accumulation of fluid in the leg -- often occurs in elderly people.

19 Apr 2021

Sexually active individuals under age 30 should be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

Anyone sexually active under age 30 should be offered testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

19 Apr 2021

New website helps children and parents to prepare for hospital stays, anesthesia and surgery

Every year, millions of children around the world are admitted to hospital for having anesthesia and surgery.

16 Apr 2021

Markers of fear recall differ between sexes, but in a hormone-dependent manner

A new study shows that markers of fear recall differ between men and women, but in a hormone-dependent manner.

16 Apr 2021

CRISIS survey offers better insights into the psychological and physical impact of COVID-19

To better understand the psychological and physical impact caused by the profound consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic - and also inform priorities for interventions and policy changes to address the mental health consequences of the pandemic.

16 Apr 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has worsened global maternal and perinatal outcomes

Immediate action is required to preserve safe maternity care worldwide, as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens global maternal and perinatal outcomes, especially in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs), a study warns.

15 Apr 2021

Personality trait neuroticism associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease

New research from the Florida State University College of Medicine has found that the personality trait neuroticism is consistently associated with a higher risk of developing the brain disorder Parkinson's disease.

15 Apr 2021

UZH study establishes an objective neurobiological measure for stress resilience

Researchers at the University of Zurich show that increased sensitivity in a specific region of the brain contributes to the development of anxiety and depression in response to real-life stress.

15 Apr 2021

Study observes neurological and psychiatric outcomes in recovered COVID-19 patients six months post-infection

A new study by researchers at Oxford University examines neurological and psychiatric outcomes in recovered COVID-19 patients six months post-infection.

15 Apr 2021

Airports step up mental health assistance as passenger anxiety soars

Robin Hancock gently worked her steel tongue drum with a pair of mallets, producing a set of soothing, mystical tones. They blended with the soft sound of chirping birds and bubbling creeks pouring from a Bluetooth speaker. Her warm voice invited the two visitors in the dimly lit room to slip into a nature setting of their choosing.

15 Apr 2021

Multi-center study to provide evidence-based guidance on how to treat youth anxiety

Anxiety disorders affect one in five youth. Generally, a child is treated with either cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or medication. But despite the high prevalence of anxiety, there is no study-based evidence to compare the success rate of medication versus CBT.

15 Apr 2021

COVID-somnia: Americans report increase in sleep problems during the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a negative impact on our sleep, according to new findings from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

13 Apr 2021

Pandemic has triggered changes in mental health and physical activity

New research from McMaster University suggests the pandemic has created a paradox where mental health has become both a motivator for and a barrier to physical activity.

13 Apr 2021

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Listening to music can help older adults sleep better, finds study

Study investigates the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among immunocompromised children

Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement

MIND Institute study of anxiety in children with ASD has now expanded to offer online treatment

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

Study illustrates the profound impact of postponing cardiovascular surgeries due to COVID-19

Light therapy offers a safe, cost-effective alternative for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers investigate whether muscle pump action systematically changes with age

Sexually active individuals under age 30 should be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

New website helps children and parents to prepare for hospital stays, anesthesia and surgery

Markers of fear recall differ between sexes, but in a hormone-dependent manner

CRISIS survey offers better insights into the psychological and physical impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic has worsened global maternal and perinatal outcomes

Personality trait neuroticism associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease

UZH study establishes an objective neurobiological measure for stress resilience

Study observes neurological and psychiatric outcomes in recovered COVID-19 patients six months post-infection

Airports step up mental health assistance as passenger anxiety soars

Multi-center study to provide evidence-based guidance on how to treat youth anxiety

COVID-somnia: Americans report increase in sleep problems during the pandemic

Pandemic has triggered changes in mental health and physical activity

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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