Anxiety

Eating a climate-friendly diet packed with plants might do more than protect the environment. A large study found that strict adherence to sustainable eating habits is associated with a lower risk of stroke, depression, and anxiety.

A small study found that male mice infected with a severe form of SARS-CoV-2 passed anxiety-like behaviors to their offspring. The researchers traced these intergenerational changes to altered molecular messengers inside the fathers' sperm.

Is the fear of death keeping you awake? Recent research suggests that intense death anxiety predicts stronger insomnia symptoms, a link partially explained by a rise in severe nightmares.

Individuals who dread losing mental control are highly likely to experience severe anxiety during a hangover. New research shows this specific psychological fear reliably predicts morning-after panic, helping professionals identify young adults at risk for future alcohol problems.

Before physical signs of puberty appear, invisible hormonal shifts may trigger emotional distress in young girls. A new study finds that increasing testosterone between ages 10 and 12 predicts a higher risk for anxiety and depression.

New research reveals that college students face a psychological dilemma when using artificial intelligence. Driven by a fear of falling behind, students experience deep anxiety without the tools, while simultaneously fearing judgment for using AI.

Disrupted daily routines and a history of childhood trauma accurately predict the onset of linked depression and anxiety in adolescents. By examining sleep, diet, and media habits alongside past adversities, health professionals can better identify at-risk youth.

Anxious and easily stressed individuals face an elevated risk of developing dementia. New research suggests a biological reason behind this link: highly neurotic people tend to have fewer protective omega-3 fatty acids running through their bloodstream.

Researchers have mapped a neural pathway that instantly induces fear. Activating this circuit caused prolonged anxiety in mice, while temporarily turning it off completely blocked the effects of severe stress.

People with high social anxiety tend to misjudge the walking paths of strangers, perceiving both individuals and entire crowds as walking directly toward them. These findings suggest the anxious brain naturally overestimates spatial distance and physical threats.

College students overwhelmed by academic pressure often use artificial intelligence to lighten their mental load. A new study explores how relying too heavily on these digital tools can erode a student's self-confidence and fuel eventual burnout.

A new study examining the mental health impacts of popular hot beverages found that while daily tea consumption had no association with mood, drinking coffee presented a possible trend toward lower rates of depression.

Men who show extravagant, obsessive dedication to an unreciprocated romantic prospect are primarily motivated by a fear of being single, according to a recent psychological study that highlights the deep anxieties driving extreme courtship strategies.

New research shows how two distinct regions of the hippocampus synchronize during fearful events. By tracking nerve cells in animal models, scientists discovered a network that bridges emotional memory and physical defensive behaviors in real-time.

People who frequently experience a profound inner void often struggle with maintaining a firm sense of identity and regulating their emotions. A recent smartphone-based study maps how the sensation of emptiness fluctuates from day to day.