Study: Mindfulness Meditation Works as Well as Common Antidepressant to Reduce Anxiety

Mindfulness meditation has emerged as a promising treatment option for anxiety disorders, with research showing its effectiveness comparable to commonly-used antidepressants. A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrated the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in treating anxiety when compared to the antidepressant escitalopram. This study contributes to a growing body of evidence […]

COVID-19 Blood Clots Could Be Causing Brain Fog

Researchers have identified two proteins that could be used to identify those at risk of developing cognitive issues, such as brain fog, post-infection with COVID-19. The findings also indicate that blood clots may be to blame. Long COVID is thought to affect between 10 to 20 percent of those infected with SARS-CoV-2, with people experiencing […]

Police make arrests as tori of ‘witches wey dey suck blood’ create fear for Kano, oda states

4 September 2023, 12:58 WAT New Informate 25 minutes wey don pass Kano Police Command announce say dem don arrest some pipo for di state wey almost lynch some visitors for dia area afta dem suspect say dem be witches wey come ‘suck blood’. Na last week one fake rumour begin spread across some states […]

What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life. It affects approximately 2% of adults in the United States. People with GAD experience persistent fear, worry, or dread about everyday situations, even if they are seemingly insignificant. The exact cause of GAD is […]

Post-Pandemic Anxiety Is a Real Issue—Here’s How to Get More Comfortable During Re-Openings

During the course of the pandemic, the majority of us wanted nothing more than for our regular routines to be reinstated: to be able to attend our favorite yoga class in person, to meet up with a friend at a restaurant for dinner, or to go into the office and chat with coworkers next to […]

Before I Got an Anxiety Diagnosis Doctors Thought I Had MS, Chronic Fatigue, and a Heart Condition

I can vividly recall the exact moment when anxiety became a significant issue for me. It happened during a seemingly ordinary day in December when I was a college student registering for my upcoming semester’s classes. Back in those days, before the Internet was widely available, I had to physically go to a campus building’s […]

7 Things To Know if You Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone

Is it possible for you to read these words on the screen of your phone? If you replied “yes,” then you have a lot of other people to talk to about it. According to figures that were published in 2017 by the media analytics company Comscore, the typical amount of time spent on a smartphone […]

Panel Recommends Routine Anxiety Screening for Adults Under 65—Here’s What That Could Look Like

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a draft recommendation urging the screening of all adults under the age of 65 for anxiety disorders. This recommendation aims to normalize the screening process for anxiety and highlights the importance of identifying these disorders early to provide appropriate care. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a […]

Envisioned of Cardiovascular Catheters and Systems Market Economic Impacts Set to Expand by 2030

Insights and Tools for the Cardiovascular Catheters and Systems Market: Updated Sample Report As technological advancements and data analytics continue to progress, the Cardiovascular Catheters and Systems market is undergoing a transformation, ushering in new possibilities and trends across various industries. This comprehensive report delves into the Cardiovascular Catheters and Systems market’s insights, trends, and […]