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Woodland Enters Masters Battling Severe Anxiety, Security Detail in Tow
sports2 days ago

Woodland Enters Masters Battling Severe Anxiety, Security Detail in Tow

Gary Woodland returns to Augusta for the Masters while openly battling severe anxiety and PTSD that make him fear for his safety; he relies on a security detail on the course and has described hypervigilance, including a Houston Open win where he fought through fear. After brain-lesion surgery in 2023, golf has given him purpose, but the internal battle persists as he focuses on taking it day by day and hopes his story inspires others facing mental-health challenges.

via CNN|
#anxiety#golf#masters
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in 45+ Adults Linked to Rising Mental Health Risks, Large Study Finds
health2 days ago

Sleep-Disordered Breathing in 45+ Adults Linked to Rising Mental Health Risks, Large Study Finds

In a Canadian study of 30,097 adults aged 45–85, those at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea had about 40% higher odds of an existing mental disorder and ~20% higher risk of a new one over ~3 years; associations held after adjusting for risk factors, with women, lower-income individuals, and those with chronic pain or respiratory problems most affected. Likely mechanism: intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation; CPAP and other treatments can improve sleep and mood when used consistently, underscoring the case for screening in primary care.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#anxiety#cpap#depression
Glyphosate exposure may spark anxiety by reshaping gut microbes
mental-health11 days ago

Glyphosate exposure may spark anxiety by reshaping gut microbes

A 16-week study in adult male rats shows daily exposure to the government-safe glyphosate dose (2 mg/kg) alters gut bacteria—reducing Lactobacillus—and elevates anxiety-like behavior, including avoidance of open spaces and novel objects, with increased activity in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis; findings suggest regulatory safety limits on glyphosate may underestimate neurobehavioral risks.

via PsyPost|
#anxiety#bed-nucleus-of-the-stria-terminalis#glyphosate
Win-Oriented Gaming Ties to Higher Anxiety, Study Shows
video-games11 days ago

Win-Oriented Gaming Ties to Higher Anxiety, Study Shows

A PsyPost study analyzing 13,464 adult gamers found that those who play primarily to win have higher generalized anxiety than players motivated by relaxation, fun, or improvement. Using network analysis, researchers observed that relaxed/fun/improve motives link to more gaming hours for socially avoidant players, while win-motivated players show a distinct pattern and may reduce play as anxiety increases. Women more often cite fun or relaxation, men more often aim to improve or win. Higher generalized anxiety also predicted lower life satisfaction across all players. Limitations include a gender-imbalanced, League of Legends–centric sample; findings suggest mental-health guidance should consider individual gaming motivations.

via PsyPost|
#anxiety#gaming-motivations#gender-differences
Anxious about failure, procrastinators still vividly imagine goals, study finds
anxiety14 days ago

Anxious about failure, procrastinators still vividly imagine goals, study finds

A Psychological Reports study with 111 UK university students found that frequent procrastinators can vividly imagine achieving personally important short- and long-term goals just as well as non-procrastinators, but experience greater anticipatory anxiety about failure—especially for short-term goals—supporting the view that procrastination stems from managing negative emotions rather than an inability to envision the future.

via PsyPost|
#anxiety#episodic-future-thinking#goals
Big Review Finds No Benefit of Medicinal Cannabis for Depression or Anxiety
health16 days ago

Big Review Finds No Benefit of Medicinal Cannabis for Depression or Anxiety

A Lancet meta-analysis of 54 randomized trials over 45 years found no solid evidence that medicinal cannabis improves anxiety, depression, or PTSD. While there are weak signals for some other conditions (epilepsy in certain forms, MS symptoms, and pain), the overall evidence quality is low. Potential harms include psychotic symptoms and increased risk of cannabis use disorder, and using cannabis could delay more effective treatments. The study also highlights regulatory concerns amid widespread medical cannabis use for mental-health symptoms.

via Money Talks News|
#anxiety#cannabis#depression
Turning inward too far may worsen mental health, study finds
mental-health22 days ago

Turning inward too far may worsen mental health, study finds

A meta-analysis of 39 studies (about 12,500 adults) finds that high self-reflection does not boost happiness and is linked to higher anxiety and depression, with effects varying by measurement tools and culture. Positive mental health showed no clear benefit, while negative mental health indicators rose—especially when rumination-focused tests were used. The researchers call for better measurement tools and longitudinal work to clarify causality and guide therapy.

via PsyPost|
#anxiety#depression#introspection
GLP-1 diabetes meds may curb worsening anxiety and depression, study finds
health23 days ago

GLP-1 diabetes meds may curb worsening anxiety and depression, study finds

A large Swedish study of about 95,000 people with depression or anxiety who were taking diabetes medications found that GLP-1 receptor agonists—especially semaglutide and liraglutide—were associated with a lower risk of worsening mental health outcomes such as hospitalizations, sick leave, self-harm, or death, while other GLP-1 drugs did not show the same benefit; experts caution about drawing causality from observational data. A separate Danish study linked first-trimester exposure to semaglutide or liraglutide for diabetes with a higher risk of preterm birth.

via The Guardian|
#anxiety#depression#glp-1-receptor-agonists
Anxiety Across the Lifespan: Practical Steps to Cope at Any Age
health27 days ago

Anxiety Across the Lifespan: Practical Steps to Cope at Any Age

A life-span feature shows anxiety as a common, normal response to uncertainty that spans childhood to older age, offering stage-specific strategies: validate and normalize feelings in kids, model openness for teens, foster healthy habits and social connection in young adulthood, prioritize friendship and self-care in midlife, and use CBT, sleep hygiene and gradual exposure in older age, with guidance on when to seek help.

via The Guardian|
#anxiety#cbt#coping-strategies
Magnesium: A Simple Dietary Strategy to Calm Anxiety
health28 days ago

Magnesium: A Simple Dietary Strategy to Calm Anxiety

Magnesium supports the nervous system and helps regulate the calming neurotransmitter GABA, with deficiency linked to higher anxiety. Aim to meet daily magnesium needs through a varied, magnesium-rich diet (beans, lentils, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fish, avocado, chocolate, pumpkin/chia seeds, tart cherries) before turning to supplements. If a deficiency is confirmed by a clinician, a magnesium supplement can help, with magnesium glycinate favored for brain uptake; timing can be morning or night depending on when anxiety or sleep issues are worse. The target daily intake is about 400–420 mg.

via GQ|
#anxiety#diet#gaba
Unabsorbed fructose linked to anxiety through gut-brain inflammation
mental-health29 days ago

Unabsorbed fructose linked to anxiety through gut-brain inflammation

A Brain Behavior and Immunity study links fructose malabsorption to higher anxiety traits and systemic inflammation in healthy men, via gut microbiome changes; in mice, unabsorbed fructose increased anxiety- and depressive-like behaviors and brain inflammation driven by microglia, suggesting a gut-brain pathway by which sugar-rich diets may affect mental health. The human study was observational and limited to males, indicating a need for broader trials and potential low-fructose dietary interventions.

via PsyPost|
#anxiety#fructose-malabsorption#gut-microbiome
Two to Three Cups of Coffee Could Shield Your Mental Health, Large Study Suggests
mental-health1 month ago

Two to Three Cups of Coffee Could Shield Your Mental Health, Large Study Suggests

An analysis of 461,586 UK adults followed for about 13 years shows a non-linear link between coffee and mental health: two to three daily cups are linked with the lowest risk of mood and stress disorders, while more than five cups erode benefits; heavy ground coffee in particular shows downside. Instant and ground coffee follow the same pattern; decaf has no clear effect. The protective link is stronger in men, and the metabolism genotype did not alter the pattern. Inflammation and kidney function markers partly explain the effect, but as an observational study it cannot prove causation.

via psypost.org|
#anxiety#caffeine#coffee