Obese girls show greater poise when happy with their shape
April 30th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 30 (IANS) Young women who may be obese but are happy with their size or shape show greater levels of self-possession, which offsets any ridicule they are likely ... Read more...
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Yoga reduces irregular heartbeat and anxiety
April 4th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Apr 4 (ANI): A new US study has revealed that yoga can halve the number of episodes of a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation, and improve the symptoms ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Study sheds new light on statin drugs-depression link
July 1st, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a possible explanation for the symptoms of anxiety and depression that occur in some patients taking the popular statin family of anti-cholesterol drugs.These symptoms could ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Brain injuries can affect sleep pattern, shows study
May 25th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 25 (IANS) Brain injuries can result in reduced production of melatonin -- a hormone that regulates biological rhythms, including sleep -- a new study has found.
The reduced ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Exercise can ease depression, anxiety
April 6th, 2010 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 6 (IANS) Exercise is a magic drug for those with depression and anxiety disorders, and should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers, says new research.
"Individuals who ... Read more...
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Snoring kids at increased depression, anxiety risk
April 3rd, 2009 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Preschoolers who snore are at an increased risk of developing mood disorders, and are likely to have language and attention problems, say researchers."The results of our study bring ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Pregnant women with bulimia more prone to anxiety and depression
September 18th, 2008 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 18 (ANI): Pregnant women with bulimia are more likely to have symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to a new study.The study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Voluntary physical activity seems not to reduce anxiety, depression
August 5th, 2008 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): They say exercising is a good way to cheer up your mood, but a new research has challenged this notion by suggesting that voluntary physical activity does ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Exercise doesn’t seem to ease anxiety, depression
August 5th, 2008 - 11:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Exercise doesn't seem to ease anxiety or depression, says a recent study conducted in the Netherlands among twins, one of whom exercised, while the other didn't. Marleen HM ... Read more...
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Kids exposed to family stress at higher risk of developing emotional problems
June 21st, 2008 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 21 (ANI): Small children who are exposed to familial stress are at higher risk of developing anxious and depressive symptoms in early adolescence, a new study has found.The doctorate ... Read more...
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Working overtime can give you the blues
June 17th, 2008 - 12:25 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Employees working overtime are more likely to face depression and anxiety, according to a new study.The study led by Elisabeth Kleppa of the University of Bergen, Norway, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |