SIO and ASCO recommend mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety, depression in cancer patients

SIO and ASCO recommend mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety, depression in cancer patients

The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) formally recommend mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and other integrative therapies to manage anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with cancer. The guideline, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reviews the effectiveness of integrative therapies such as yoga, relaxation, hypnosis, acupuncture, … Read more

Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder Seth Brown of the Oakland Athletics, too. They are hardly the only ones. Longtime manager Dusty Baker would bet that anxiety in the air has shortened more than a few careers. He recalls watching terrified teammates and coaches cling tightly … Read more

The Psychological Tool That Looks A Little Odd, But Can Stop Anxiety & Panic Immediately | Amy Bracht

The Psychological Tool That Looks A Little Odd, But Can Stop Anxiety & Panic Immediately | Amy Bracht

‍If you’ve ever struggled with panic attack or felt overwhelmed by stress, it can feel pretty scary— especially if you are in public, at work, or in a social setting. While there’s no shame in feeling whatever you are feeling, you don’t always know how those around you will react.  As your mind races, you … Read more

Neuroscientist Explains Physiological Sigh To Calm Yourself Down Instantly

Neuroscientist Explains Physiological Sigh To Calm Yourself Down Instantly

Of the many perils of modern-day life, one definitive aspect of being a person walking this earth means learning how to navigate stressful situations. Existing in relation to other people can be inherently stressful, whether it be in the workplace, in intimate relationships, or in the completion of menial tasks, like grocery shopping or paying … Read more

Measuring brain activity with a modified commercial virtual reality headset

Measuring brain activity with a modified commercial virtual reality headset

Researchers have modified a commercial virtual reality headset, giving it the ability to measure brain activity and examine how we react to hints, stressors and other outside forces. The research team at The University of Texas at Austin created a noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that they installed in a Meta VR headset that can be … Read more