Category: Mental Health
Could a Psychedelic Drug Help Fight Heroin Addiction? Rat Study Hints at Surprising Link
Key Findings: Rats given the psychedelic compound DOI worked 40% less intensely to obtain heroin after a single dose. The effect lasted 30 minutes and targeted serotonin receptors linked …
Staying Social May Postpone Dementia by 5 Years—Here’s How
Key Takeaways: Engaging in social activities like volunteering, group games, or family gatherings could delay dementia onset by up to 5 years. Older adults who socialize at least six …
New Study Introduces Objective Method to Measure Creativity Through Word Associations
Key Takeaways: Researchers developed a simple, time-efficient test to measure creativity using word associations. The “divergent association task” calculates semantic distance between words to predict creative thinking. Findings could …Post-Traumatic Stress Causes an Imbalance in Brain Connectivity Study Shows
People suffering from post-traumatic stress have an imbalance in brain connectivity as various connections between brain areas are altered, resulting in symptoms ranging from insomnia to eating disorders. 5 …Symptoms of Stress That May Surprise You: A Detailed Exploration of Its Physical and Mental Manifestations, from Hair Loss to Anxiety
Chronic headaches, digestive problems, fragmented sleep, nightmares, excessive sweating, abnormal hair loss, and lack of desire to do enjoyable activities are some of the surprising physical or mental symptoms …