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FinanceStress and Anxiety Can Up Risk of Depression in Pregnancy
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Stress, a history of depression, lack of social support and unintended pregnancy are some of the major factors that contribute to increased risk of depression in pregnant women, according to a new study. Some other important factors to consider are maternal anxiety, domestic violence and having public insurance coverage, according to University of Michigan researchers, [...]
Teen Marijuana Use May Have Lasting Effects on Mood, Anxiety
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009New animal research suggests that Marijuana use among teens may trigger neurological changes in the developing brain that lead to increased anxiety and stress levels that could persist into adulthood. The research was conducted with adolescent and adult lab rats and suggests that certain changes in levels of the key brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine [...]
