Anxiety and loss of appetite: What is the link?

While some people with anxiety tend to overeat, others have little or no appetite. Learn more about the link between anxiety and appetite loss here.

Top 10 evidence based supplements for anxiety

Previous research has shown that some natural supplements — including vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and herbal remedies such as valerian and chamomile — can help relieve the symptoms of anxiety. We explore the evidence for these supplements here.

Common food additive may impact gut bacteria, increase anxiety

Emulsifiers are in many food products. A new study asks whether these chemicals might be having an impact on our physiology and psychology.

What are some foods to ease your anxiety?

Food plays a vital role in nutrition and keeping the mind in its healthiest state. People respond in a variety of ways to different foods, but there are some foods that are known to reduce anxiety

How to reduce Christmas stress

Christmas is supposed to be the season of peace and goodwill, but it’s often a source of stress, instead. Here are some tips for a stress-free Christmas.

Stress may harm gut health as much as junk food

Researchers suggest that the effect of stress on gut microbiota is comparable with that seen with a high-fat diet, but this may only apply to women.

How Does Stress Affect My Cholesterol Levels?

What exactly does stress mean? What is cholesterol

Sugar-sweetened beverages suppress the body’s stress response

Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain, but diet beverages sweetened with aspartame do not have the same effect, according to a new…

Stress may increase desire for reward but not pleasure, research finds

Feeling stressed may prompt you to go to great lengths to satisfy an urge for a drink or sweets, but you’re not likely to enjoy the indulgence any more than someone who is not stressed and has the…

Gulf War illness symptoms eased by coenzyme Q10

Roughly one-third of the 700,000 United States troops who fought in the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War have subsequently developed a distinct set of chronic health problems, dubbed Gulf War illness.

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