Category: Stress & Anxiety

If You Drink Alcohol to Cope, Behavioral Therapy Can Help

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There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail in social situations…

The Many Shades of Grief

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You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

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Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

Apps May Help You Predict When Migraine Attacks Are About to Occur

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If you struggle with migraine headaches, you may know moments before one hits that you’re…

Don’t Take Psoriasis Lightly: It May Affect More Than Your Skin

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Having a mild case of psoriasis may be more of a bothersome annoyance than a…

Headache vs. Migraine

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Q:  What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A:  A migraine headache…

Why More Women Are Diagnosed with Anxiety

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Broad statistics suggest that anxiety plagues women much more than men. When the subject is…

Speak Up About Your Mental Health

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Mental health problems are exceedingly common, especially in women: One out of every two women…

Dark Chocolate

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The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the…

The Psychology of Food Choices

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A salad or a cheeseburger? A fruit bowl or chocolate cake? A milkshake or a…

Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with More Anxiety

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Ultra-processed foods, like pre-packaged snacks, treats, and soups, as well as meat products such as…

Ask the Doctor: October 2022

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Q: In reading about memory, I often see the terms “encoding” and “storage.” What is…

What to Do If You Think You’re Having a “Nervous Breakdown”

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The term “nervous breakdown” is commonly used to refer to an inability to function normally;…

Identifying and Managing Anxiety

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Everyone experiences anxiety at some point: It’s a normal response when you’re faced with a…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Donating platelets; When to stop therapy; Ankle fusion

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A Resolution for Better Health

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New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more…

Meditation: Yes, it Can Work for You

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Meditation is a way to calm and focus the mind. Research suggests various kinds of…

What Anger Is Trying to Tell You

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At its core, anger serves an important purpose. It signals a threat and demands a…

Ask The Doctor: December 2021

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Caregivers come to our home to help with my wife, who has dementia. Because we…

How to Navigate the Holiday Season with
Less Stress and More Joyful Celebrations

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As the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and Thanksgiving ushers in another holiday season,…

Memory Maximizers: September 2021

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Breathing Exercise May Lower Blood Pressure, Sharpen Memory A special breathing workout, originally designed to…

Improving Your Psychological Well-Being May Help Lower Dementia Risk

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On the surface, the concept of positive well-being seems pretty simple. It is often used…

Can Stress Cause Diarrhea? The Gut-Brain Connection

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If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Improve Your Coping Skills

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We all face challenging problems and situations at times in our lives, and many of…

Virtual Visits Conveniently Expand the Reach of Mental Health Professionals

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Modern telecommunication technology allows students to “attend” classes from home, businesses to hold face-to-face meetings,…

Over-the-Counter Anxiety Medications and Supplements: Do They Work?

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If you’ve been stressed out and searching for an over-the-counter anxiety medication, you should know…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: It’s Not Just a War-Related Phenomenon

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When you hear the term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD), you may think of military veterans…

Signs of Anxiety and Causes of Panic Attacks in Women

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It has long been known that women are twice as likely as men to suffer…

Ashwagandha Benefits May Include Easing Stress and Anxiety

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Are you feeling so worn out or keyed up from chronic stress that you could…

Natural Remedies and Vitamins That May Aid Anxiety and Panic Attacks

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How Anxiety Affects Health

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Some anxiety can be beneficial to our health, egging us on to achieve difficult tasks…