To test the effects
of moderate anxiety on memory, the research team behind the study gathered 80 undergrad volunteers and used a standard personality questionnaire to determine their tendency towards anxiety.
Not exact matches
Scientists believe there to be an «
anxiety sweet spot,» a psychological state
of «
moderate anxiety» where performance and alertness are optimized, reports Melinda Beck at The Wall Street Journal.
Employees who reported sitting for longer than 6 hours per day had increased prevalence
of moderate symptoms
of anxiety and depression relative to those who reported sitting for less than 3 hours a day.»
If your
anxiety is mild or
moderate, it might not be a bad thing, argue a pair
of psychologists in a recent editorial in the journal Social and Personality Psychology Compass, The Washington Post's Agata Blaszczak - Bowe reports.
Some research suggests that a minority
of moderate regular coffee consumers experience some amount
of clinical depression,
anxiety, low vigor, or fatigue when discontinuing their Kona use.
Some research suggests that a minority
of moderate regular consumers experience some amount
of clinical depression,
anxiety, low vigor, or fatigue when discontinuing their caffeine use.
Among people with mild or
moderate anxiety, reading before bed can sometimes help induce calmness and alleviate
anxiety by taking your mind off
of troubling thoughts, which can then lead to a better night
of sleep.
Regardless
of whether your
anxiety falls on the
moderate or more severe end
of the spectrum, it's better to seek help sooner than later.
The first - line treatment for the majority
of separation
anxiety cases is psychotherapy; cognitive behavioral therapy in particular is used with great success on mild to
moderate cases.
On the respective scales utilized to test
anxiety and depression, 41 percent
of graduate students scored as having
moderate to severe
anxiety while 39 percent scored in the
moderate to severe depression range.
SSRIs can alleviate symptoms
of moderate to severe depression and
anxiety by increasing the level
of serotonin in the brain.
A sizable number
of women have
moderate or severe hot flashes, which spread throughout the body and can include profuse sweating, heart palpitations or
anxiety.
A team
of researchers led by Marvin Diaz, assistant professor
of psychology at Binghamton University, determined that even a small to
moderate amount
of alcohol exposure produces significant amounts
of anxiety in offspring, lasting through adolescence and into adulthood.
According to the study results higher
anxiety and anger scores, depression and caregiver stress were associated with increased risk
of CAC greater than 100 units (
moderate to severe disease) in patients with RA.
When the team used other questionnaires to assess whether these changes benefited aspects
of the students» wider lives, they found
moderate improvements in their academic performance, feelings
of anxiety, and well - being.
Overall, one
of the most impactful findings was that music interventions
of all kinds resulted in a
moderate - to - strong effect in reducing patients»
anxiety.
«Measures
of personality,
anxiety and depression might
moderate the effects
of writing on falling asleep, and that could be explored in an investigation with a larger sample,» he said.
Researchers found
moderate sedation was primarily used to calm
anxiety in more than half
of the patients (54 percent), followed by fear
of needles (15 percent), local anesthesia failures (15 percent) and severe gag reflex and claustrophobia from the rubber dam (both 8 percent).
The 79 other patients with «
moderate» levels
of anxiety symptoms were assigned to a «watchful waiting» group and later randomized if their
anxiety symptoms worsened.
African - Americans and men reported the greatest levels
of improvement, and the 79 patients who reported
moderate levels
of anxiety at baseline generally did well over the course
of follow - up, whether they were later randomized to the study intervention or not.
Last year our Depression and
Anxiety Service in Devon, which supports people with mild to
moderate needs, received 20,000 referrals and we know that the incidence
of depression is steadily increasing.
Adults spotting teens with very high levels
of anxiety and at least
moderate use
of other restricted substances should realize that these are students with a high likelihood
of prescription drug abuse.
Based on clinically validated questionnaires, 41 %
of respondents showed
moderate to severe
anxiety and 39 %
moderate to severe depression, both
of which are more than six times the prevalence found in studies
of the general population.
Patients with
moderate anxiety or depression also had a 1.20 - times greater likelihood
of being readmitted for a wound complication and had longer durations
of hospital stay on average.
Aside from having some
moderate hiving on my skin (not just in the areas
of my tattoos) and a history
of anxiety, I had never had any major health concerns.
In herbal medicine, nervines are herbs that specifically support the nervous system and are used to treat mild to
moderate cases
of anxiety and stress.
The people have spoken: low to
moderate doses
of caffeine are considered to be generally safe and provide a great number
of health benefits, though excessive intake is a considerable health risk (especially in those with
anxiety or heart disorders).
Exercise not only has a preventative effect — it is clear that people who exercise regularly are less susceptible to depression and
anxiety than those who don't — it has been shown to be an effective treatment for people who show signs
of mild to
moderate depression.
Yoga has helped Cassandra completely heal
moderate scoliosis, sciatica and lower back pain,
anxiety, thyroid disease, and has intimately connected her to the great wonder
of life itself.
A 2007 study published in American Family Physician recommended short - term use
of kava for
moderate anxiety disorders.
In addition, participants with
moderate and high degrees
of anxiety benefited more than the light
anxiety group.
Moderate physical activity or exercise for half an hour can decrease acne flaring by reducing stress,
anxiety symptoms that are the leading cause
of acne flaring after puberty.
Compounds that bind to GABA receptors (alcohol, benzodiazepines) can significantly reduce
anxiety, produce
moderate levels
of euphoria and induce sleep in higher doses.
A healthy brain diet recommends
moderate exercise because it improves wellbeing, can relieve depression and
anxiety and may also promote the growth
of new brain cells.
Those suffering from
moderate to severe dementia exhibit behaviors such as agitation,
anxiety, aggression, and loss
of memory.
Still light - headed, and since initiating the Paleo diet, have experienced
moderate bouts
of anxiety and depression, and some adolescent type acne (I'm a 53).
Reviews to date report a small to
moderate effect
of mindfulness and mantra meditation techniques in reducing emotional symptoms (eg,
anxiety, depression, and stress) and improving physical symptoms (eg, pain).7 - 26 These reviews have largely included uncontrolled and controlled studies, and many
of the controlled studies did not adequately control for placebo effects (eg, waiting list — or usual care — controlled studies).
It is also recommended to speak to your doctor about
moderate to severe cases
of anxiety.
In a recent study from the University
of Pennsylvania published in the Journal
of Clinical Psychopharmacology, adults with mild to
moderate generalized
anxiety disorder who took chamomile extract for 8 weeks saw greater reductions in
anxiety than those who took a placebo.
I posted above (# 686), concerning my seemingly - hormonally - driven depression /
anxiety (I'm almost 19 weeks pregnant, and while I used to have
moderate mood fluctuations during the luteal phase
of my cycle, pregnancy just slammed me into a wall).
For mild to
moderate cases
of anxieties and phobias, it may help without the use
of drugs.
If your pet happens to have
moderate to severe canine separation
anxiety, the treatment can be a little bit
of a hit - or - miss.
Moderate to severe cases
of anxiety require a more complex approach to stress relief, according to veterinarians.
Dogs and cats with
anxiety issues
of any kind need assistance in
moderating their fears.
The Merck Veterinary Manual states that diphenhydramine may relieve symptoms
of mild - to -
moderate anxiety in pets associated with travel.
In cases
of moderate to severe separation
anxiety, Dr. Wan may ask that you see a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist before consulting with her.
While many dogs can learn to accept being alone for
moderate amounts
of time, some dogs develop separation
anxiety, a disorder
of panic - like symptoms.
For mild to
moderate cases
of separation
anxiety, these steps may be enough to ease your dog's
anxiety.
Treatment for
Moderate to Severe Separation
Anxiety Moderate or severe cases of separation anxiety require a more complex desensitization and counterconditioning p
Anxiety Moderate or severe cases
of separation
anxiety require a more complex desensitization and counterconditioning p
anxiety require a more complex desensitization and counterconditioning program.
While some pheromone and nutraceutical products marketed for their calming effects can be helpful adjuncts to the treatment
of mild
anxiety and fear, «
moderate to severe
anxiety and fear - related conditions are more effectively treated with pharmaceutical drugs in combination with management and behavior modification,» Ballantyne said.