It’s not unusual to experience driving anxiety. Living in cities with heavy traffic, five-lane highways and little public transportation can make it even harder. A psychologist offers some suggestions for easing those fears. “One of the biggest challenges centers around anxiety related to the trigger, and that can be exacerbated by a variety of things… read on > read on >
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Homesickness Is Common for College Freshmen. A Psychologist Offers Tips to Cope
It can be hard for new college students, or those returning after summer break, to be away from home. Homesickness is a normal reaction. About 30% of all students and 70% of first-year students experience it. Though it can happen at any time, it’s most common in the first few months away. Stephanie Marcello, chief… read on > read on >
Too Much Paperwork Is Delaying Cancer Patients’ Care, Study Finds
Red tape is getting in the way of cancer patients receiving the treatment they crucially require, a new study has found. Patients were 18% more likely to experience cancer care delays or be unable to stick to a treatment plan if they had to fill out a lot of paperwork, compared to patients who faced… read on > read on >
Could ‘Float Therapy’ Help Ease Anorexia?
Float therapy, where a patient is suspended in a pool of warm, salty water in a soundproof room, could help ease some aspects of anorexia nervosa, a small new study found. “The idea is that women with anorexia have dysfunctional interoceptive abilities [sensing internal signals from your body], so they’re not able to attend to… read on > read on >
CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Might Also Ease Chronic Cough, Heartburn
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds. People who suffer from sleep apnea are three times more likely to develop acid reflux than those who don’t have the condition, noted senior researcher Dr. Thorarinn Gislason,… read on > read on >
Counterfeit Pills Fuel Rising Number of Fatal Drug Overdoses
A growing number of overdose deaths in the United States involve counterfeit pills, health officials reported Thursday. Overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills were twice as common in the latter half of 2021 as they were in the last six months of 2019, accounting for about 5% of overdose deaths, according to a new study from… read on > read on >
Sen. Mitch McConnell Cleared for Work After Another ‘Freeze’ During Media Briefing
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – After Sen. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell froze for the second time during a Wednesday briefing in Kentucky, Congress’ attending physician has cleared him to continue working. Dr. Brian Monahan said in a statement that he had talked with McConnell and his neurology team, and that McConnell can continue… read on > read on >
When Parent Is in Prison, Kids’ Heart Risks Rise
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Along with having to deal with the social stigma of having a parent who is incarcerated, young adults in that situation may be more likely to develop signs of heart trouble, a new study finds. The health impacts of having a parent who spent time in jail have… read on > read on >
Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked ‘Acting Out’ in Kids
If your child is acting out and you’re looking for solutions, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Youth Development Institute suggest better sleep might be the answer. Getting more hours of slumber could reduce impulsive behavior in kids, their new study showed. “Stressful environments are shown to make adolescents seek immediate rewards rather than delayed… read on > read on >
Mountain Biking May Not Be as Risky as You Think
If mountain biking is your exercise of choice, go for it. A new study finds that the benefits of this sport outweigh the risks, dashing a common view that it’s always dangerous, injury-inducing and meant for thrill seekers. “Mountain biking and hiking are some of the fastest growing recreation activities in the world, so understanding… read on > read on >