Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella review. Data sources Twelve ...

Quick-acting targeted therapies with minimal side effects are an urgent need for the treatment of anxiety-related disorders. While delta opioid receptor (DOP) agonists have shown 'anxiolytic' or ...

Propranolol, typically used for heart conditions, can help manage the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as rapid heartbeat and shaking, by blocking epinephrine. The effects of propranolol are usually ...

A 67-year-old patient currently being treated for anxiety secondary to narcotic withdrawal was started on three anti-anxiety medications that were subsequently tapered to diazepam only. Because the ...

Daphne Berryhill is an oncology pharmacist and freelance writer. She loves the collaborative process of creating health content. Her goal as a writer is to offer information that’s meaningful, ...

Melatonin and ashwagandha are both OTC sleep aids. Melatonin can shorten the time to fall asleep, while ashwagandha can ...

Anxiety manifests as a complex interplay of physical sensations, racing thoughts, and overwhelming emotions that can significantly diminish quality of life when experienced regularly. While occasional ...

New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics. The anti-anxiety andhallucination-inducing qualities of ...