Many individuals — usually adolescents, though also younger children and adults — may experience fainting, dizziness, or nausea after a vaccination. While this experience may seem unsettling at the time, it is usually an anxiety-related reaction, sometimes called “immunization anxiety”…
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Anxiety and inflammation: What is the link?
In this feature, we ask whether there are links between inflammation and anxiety. Although evidence is slowly mounting, we have a great deal to learn about the relationship between the two. Anxiety is normal. Most people will feel anxious now…
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Study reveals dietary factors associated with mental health
Although there is a well-established relationship between diet and physical health, the associations between diet and mental health remain largely undiscovered. A team of researchers recently used survey data to investigate the role that diet plays in mental health. Key…
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Social anxiety, depression, and dating app use: What is the link?
A study finds that social anxiety and depression lead to a greater use of dating apps and affect what people hope to gain from them. Pew Research Center data released in February this year indicate that, in the United States,…
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'Poor health' and screen time on different devices: What is the link?
A recent study has found associations between the time we spend in front of some devices and certain negative health outcomes. New research has found links between the amount of time that people spend in front of some screened devices…
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Probiotics may reduce symptoms of depression
A new review has found that probiotics, or a combination of prebiotics and probiotics, may help reduce the symptoms of depression. A new review of the current research on the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on depression and anxiety symptoms…
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How the brain balances feelings of stress and calm
Two regions of the brain play pivotal roles in the experience of stress and the restoration of calm, an imaging study has discovered. The effects of stress on the mind and body, such as heightened alertness and a rapid heartbeat,…
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What is trauma? Types, symptoms, and treatments
Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. Not everyone…
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How to breathe properly: Guide and tips
Breathing is usually an unconscious process. However, there are some optimal ways to breathe. This article looks at what happens inside a person’s body when they breathe. It also provides some tips and exercises for improving breathing efficiency. These are…
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