Woman practicing yoga. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety.  ScienceDaily (Aug. 23, 2010) — Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety. The findings, which currently appear on-line at Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, is the first to demonstrate an association between yoga postures, increased GABA levels and decreased anxiety. The researchers set out to contrast the brain gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels of yoga subjects with those of…

  Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Unfortunately, the general public still doesn’t understand much about anxiety or the debilitating panic attacks that can occur at any time. The misinformation and myths surround panic disorder can stop a person from seeking treatment and further the feelings of isolation. Below are some common myths about panic disorder to help you gain a better understanding. If you suffer from panic disorder, you might want to forward this page on to your friends and relatives, to help them better understand what you are going through.

Using The Web To Treat Panic Disorder   An online treatment system for patients suffering with panic disorder and anxiety problems combine biofeedback therapy with web technologies and allows patients and medical professionals to communicate effectively, according to research published in the International Journal of Business Intelligence and Data Mining.

Let’s Talk Facts About Anxiety Disorders What Are Anxiety Disorders?Anxiety disorders are the most common of emotional disorders and affect more than 25 million Americans. Many forms and symptoms may include:• Overwhelming feelings of panic and fear• Uncontrollable obsessive thoughts• Painful, intrusive memories• Recurring nightmares• Physical symptoms such as feeling sick to your stomach, “butterflies” in your stomach, heart pounding, startling easily, and muscle tensionAnxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness. Untreated anxiety disorders can push people into avoiding situations that trigger or worsen their symptoms. People with anxiety disorders are likely to suffer from depression, and they also may abuse…

ScienceDaily (Nov. 11, 2006) — People who get scared when they experience a pounding heart, sweaty palms or dizziness — even if the cause is something as mundane as stress, exercise or caffeine — are more likely to develop a clinical case of anxiety or panic disorder, according to a Florida State University researcher in Tallahassee, Fla. While other researchers have proposed a connection between this so-called “anxiety sensitivity” and a range of anxiety problems, the study by FSU psychology professors N. Brad Schmidt and Jon Maner and University of Vermont Professor Michael Zvolensky provides the first evidence that anxiety sensitivity is a risk factor in the development of anxiety…

Panic attacks can come on suddenly, without warning, anytime and anywhere. Subsequent to your initial attack, you may live in fear of having another.