Avoiding Fear, Anxiety While You Self-Quarantine

MONDAY, March 16, 2020 -- If you self-quarantine or practice social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus, you might feel lonely, anxious or depressed.

But there are ways to cope, Northwestern University experts say.

Keeping Coronavirus Anxiety at Bay

TUESDAY, March 17, 2020 -- Staying calm during the coronavirus pandemic isn't easy, but a few simple steps will help you stay informed yet relaxed.

Keep up-to-date with reliable sources.

5 Tips for Fighting Addiction

TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2020 -- Overcoming addiction can be difficult, with powerful cravings often causing relapse. But a psychiatrist offers some tips for success.

Know your triggers, said Dr. Nahla Mahgoub, of Gracie Square Hospital in New York City.

9/11 Study Shows PTSD Tied to Earlier Death

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2020 -- Survivors of the 2001 terrorist attack on New York City's World Trade Center who developed PTSD have a lasting risk of premature death, a new study finds.

The study of nearly 64,000 emergency responders and civilians found that the longer the post-traumatic stress disorder lingered, the more likely they were to die early from any cause.

Veterans' Study Shows Genetic Origins of Anxiety

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 -- New research involving the DNA of 200,000 U.S. veterans suggests that there really is such a thing as a "worry gene."

Researchers have identified six genetic variants linked to anxiety -- a discovery that may help explain why anxiety and depression often go hand in hand.

New Clues Show How Stress May Turn Your Hair Gray

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 -- The next time you tell your rebellious teenagers that their antics are giving you gray hair, know that the latest animal research seems to confirm your claim.

Scientists report they have pinpointed how stress causes gray hair in mice, and they said that their findings improve knowledge of how stress can affect the human body.