October 27, 2015 Prolonged viewing of Boston Marathon bombing coverage tied to acute stress People who viewed or listened to coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings for six or more hours a day in the week following the disaster experienced acute stress comparable to being at or near the bombings.
October 27, 2015 Sharing your stress can reduce fears, study shows A new study from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles suggests stress isn’t something you should keep to yourself.
October 27, 2015 Sandy’s mental health impact looms large Kathy and Mark Michaels huddled in the attic of their Long Beach home as Superstorm Sandy turned streets into canals, ripped apart the iconic boardwalk and snapped electrical lines.
October 27, 2015 Buddha belly: Meditation may ease gut ailments If you thought meditation was only good for your emotional well-being, think again. A new study shows that meditation may actually alleviate the symptoms of two gut disorders by altering certain genetic signals.
October 27, 2015 Make your life ’10 percent happier’ with meditation Some people may roll their eyes when they hear the word ‘meditation’ – but ABC News anchor Dan Harris is aiming to convert skeptics with his new book, “10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story.”
October 27, 2015 New app helps teens calm anxiety Anxiety disorders affect one in eight teens. There are medications and therapies that can help alleviate symptoms, and now there’s even an app that can help
October 27, 2015 Suicide risk factors for US Army soldiers identified A new study identifies distinct profiles for U.S. army officers and enlisted soldiers at highest risk of attempting suicide.
October 27, 2015 ‘A hug a day’: Study finds that perceived social support can protect against infection Hugging, like maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen, may boost the body’s immune system and protect from infection, Carnegie Mellon University researchers have found.
October 27, 2015 Antipsychotic use rising among teens and young adults A growing number of teens and young adults are being prescribed antipsychotics, a new study suggests.
October 27, 2015 Mindfulness helps teens cope with stress, anxiety As the morning school bell rings and students rush through crowded corridors, teenagers in one Portland classroom settle onto mats and meditation pillows. They fall silent after the teacher taps a Tibetan "singing bowl."