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Anxiety Effectively Treated with Exercise
Both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic, a study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg shows.
Physical Activity Jolts Brain Into Action in the Event of Depression
Exercise has a two-fold effect on those with depression. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and increases the brain’s ability to change, researchers report.
What regular swimming does for the body and mind
I recently went for a swim for the first time in over a year. Standing over the sparkling, blue pool at my local gym, I tried to recall many of the stressful events from the past 16 months
Nutritional Supplements Could Help Treat PTSD
Exposure to a traumatic experience can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an incapacitating disorder in susceptible persons with no reliable therapy.
Need the competitive aspect to drive you? Here is where you can find races
Maybe you are looking for something to set your sights on in order to give purpose to your training or maybe you are competitive and like the feeling of competing against other people, it drives here.
Blueberries to help alleviate symptoms of PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder that manifests after a distressing event and has been associated with all sorts of psychological and societal setbacks for the suffering individual.
Writing Can Improve Mental Health
From reflective journaling to creative prose, writing can help boost self-esteem, deepen a sense of self-control, and improve self-awareness. Writing can also help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Stopping exercise can increase symptoms of depression
Stopping exercise can result in increased depressive symptoms, according to new mental health research from the University of Adelaide.
The Process
Goals. Something we should all have. We can’t start moving in the right direction unless we have something that we’re moving towards.
Study suggests role of sleep in healing traumatic brain injuries
Sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, a new study of military veterans suggests.
Negative Mood Linked to Prolonged Amygdala Activity
A new study reveals activity in the amygdala remains consistent when a person views neutral stimuli following viewing negative stimuli. The persistent activity increased negative mood and decreased positive feelings.
Strict adherence to traditional masculinity associated with more severe PTSD in vets
To help service members perform better in the field, military training emphasizes the importance of certain traits associated with traditional masculinity, including suppression of emotion and self-reliance.