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3 articles from the last 30 days matching "anxiety"

AdvocacyRSS3 days ago

Defining your ‘good days’ can help ease burden of living with PH

Living with pulmonary hypertension (a serious lung disease) can be emotionally overwhelming after diagnosis, bringing fear, stress, and anxiety alongside physical symptoms. A new article suggests that identifying and focusing on your 'good days' — times when symptoms are manageable — can help reduce the emotional burden of the disease. This mental health approach is being highlighted during May's Mental Health Awareness Month to help patients and caregivers cope better.

WHY IT MATTERSPulmonary hypertension patients often struggle with mental health alongside their physical symptoms, and this article offers a practical coping strategy that can be implemented immediately without waiting for medical appointments.
ℹ Good to knowpulmonary hypertension
NewsRSSMay 8

ALGS Caregiver Faces Travel Fears and Finds Joy

A caregiver shares their experience traveling to Costa Rica with three of their youngest children and their husband, all of whom have ALGS (Alagille syndrome). While the caregiver wants to travel with their family, they struggle with anxiety about managing the condition while away from home. The article highlights both the challenges and rewards of taking a family vacation when multiple members have a rare genetic disease.

WHY IT MATTERSCaregivers of children with ALGS often face significant anxiety about travel and managing medical needs outside their home environment, making real-world stories about successful family experiences valuable for reducing isolation and building confidence.
ℹ Good to knowAlagille syndrome
ResearchRSSMay 1

Study finds probiotic no better than placebo for Parkinson’s anxiety

Researchers tested whether a probiotic supplement could help reduce anxiety in people with Parkinson's disease. The supplement did not work better than a placebo (a fake pill) for anxiety. However, people who took the supplement did show some improvement in thinking and memory tests, though researchers said this result needs more study before drawing conclusions.

WHY IT MATTERSIf probiotics could help with cognitive symptoms in Parkinson's disease, it might offer a simple, accessible option alongside standard treatments—but this trial suggests anxiety relief isn't one of those benefits.
💬 Ask your doctorParkinson's disease

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