Anxiety

A new study finds that nearly 40% of high-tech imaging scans conducted in the course of research reveal an unexpected abnormality that could be medically worrisome. These unsought discoveries -- known as "incidental findings" --  confront researchers with...

Many days, the sheer weight of Iszurette Hunter's clinical depression becomes more than she can lift. She clings to her bed in her South Los Angeles home. Important obligations slide away, including keeping appointments with doctors who are trying to...

The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Toby Glickman finds it impossible to waste even a morsel of food. Geri Emalfarb remembers how her parents wouldn't allow her out after dark. And Yonit Hoffman recalls the numbing sense of loss and sadness triggered...

Norma Sauer has no short-term memory, doesn’t know her address or phone number and constantly asks the whereabouts of her mother, father and siblings, who are all deceased.   She paces throughout the house, often is easily distracted and can...

Civilians who don the uniform and march into war carrying the psychological burden of previous trauma -- or of afflictions such as depression or anxiety disorder --  are far more likely than their mentally healthy comrades to suffer battle-related...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It is that time of the year: severe weather season. The longer we live in this part of the world, the more likely it is we will encounter dangerous weather.  For many of us, that may result in a generalized fear of thunderstorms. "I...

If you suspect you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re probably right: A new survey says 83% of Americans don’t get a good night’s sleep on a consistent basis. Why not? Stress and anxiety were cited as the top reason by 48% of...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Music, art and dance therapy may relieve anxiety and similar symptoms among people with cancer, according to a new analysis of past studies. Researchers who analyzed results from trials conducted between 1989 and 2011 said the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Evan Gattis' second trip to New York will certainly be different than his first. In fact, the weekend travel illustrates just how much the improbable rookie slugger's life has changed....

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH The Braves don't want to rush pitching prospect Alex Wood. But they may not have a choice unless general manager Frank Wren can find a capable left-handed reliever. With the losses of...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Luis Avilan and Cory Gearrin have exceeded expectations. But with Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters gone from the bullpen because of Tommy John surgery, the Braves need even more from...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH A strength going into the season, the Atlanta bullpen is now very much a potential concern. Eric O'Flaherty, diagnosed with an ulnar collateral ligament tear, is likely headed to...