by Taylor Bennett | Jun 7, 2019 | Counseling News, Research in Psychology
New research says that there might be a link between one’s psychological health and their seasonal or perennial (nonseasonal) allergies.Study participants reported seasonal allergies like pollen, perennial allergies like house dust, and allergies to other substances...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 7, 2019 | Anxiety
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution can contribute to anxiety in children.Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center studied brain MRIs from 145 children with an average age of 12 years old. They looked...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 6, 2019 | Depression, Health & Exercise
There might be a link between mental health and allergies. This, from researchers at Technical University of Munich. Researchers interviewed more than 1,700 people about their allergies and their mental health. Participants reported seasonal allergies like pollen,...
by Dr. Catherine Jackson | May 23, 2019 | Counseling News, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Research supports that spirituality can help improve symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions.Engaging in spiritual practices changes the prefrontal region of the brain; additionally, it serves as a shield against stress.When we turn to our spiritual...
by Taylor Bennett | May 21, 2019 | Counseling News, Food, Stress and Anxiety
Overindulging in high-calorie foods when you’re stressed can lead to faster weight gain.When stressed, some of us cope by eating fatty, sugary foods. This might satisfy us in the moment, but a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research says doing so can...
