Internet-Based CBT for Anxiety and Depression By MariaLisa Itzoe, DO, MPH Anxiety and depression are two conditions that pervade our population. According to data collected from CDC gathered self-reports of US adults (over age 18) between April 2020-April 2023, on average about 30% reported experiencing symptoms of an anxiety disorder. During that same time period, …
Can Optimism Help You Live Longer? By Jill Horn Evidence from longevity research studies suggests that optimism may be key factor influencing healthy aging and lifespan, independent of lifestyle factors and gender. Importantly, recent studies have focused on investigating the role of optimism on lifespan in racially and ethnically diverse cohorts, given that previous studies …
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in the Treatment of Anxiety By Jill Horn The prevalence of anxiety disorders continues to increase, with a current estimate of 301 million global cases. Anxiety conditions include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, and social anxiety disorder, all of which are characterized by problematic habitual thought patterns which negatively impact …
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Risk of Depression Decreases with Physical Activity By E. Dylan Mayer Whether it be walking around the neighborhood for 30 minutes per day or running for miles on end every weekend, we have often heard that moderate, but regular exercise is a key factor in prolonging a healthy, disease-free life. I wrote an article a …
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