Category: Mental Health
Psilocybin as a Potential Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: A Feasibility Study
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a mental health condition affecting the eating behaviors of the affected individuals. It results in feelings of distress about body shape and body weight. Patients …
Mindfulness Meditation Could Curb Fatigue-Induced Negative Emotions
A new study by researchers in China shows that mindfulness meditation may assist in lessening the negative effects of fatigue on the processing of emotions. Fatigue is a term …
Study Reveals Menstrual Blood Stem Cells as Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment
Alzheimer’s disease, an alarming neurodegenerative disorder, poses a daunting challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. With millions affected, there is a pressing need for innovative treatments. In recent times, researchers …Psychedelic Drugs and the Reopening of Critical Periods: Implications for Neuroplasticity
Psychedelics or hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive drugs that affect emotions, perception, and cognitive processes. Psychedelics alter a person’s thoughts, sense of time, and emotions by affecting all …
Harnessing the Power of Exercise: A New Hope in Battling Substance Use Disorders, Study Reveals
In a notable meta-analysis conducted by a team of addiction specialists from the Université du Quebec à Trois-Rivières, the therapeutic potential of physical activity in assisting individuals with substance …
The Influence of Psychological Distress and Fatigue after 45 Years of Age on Dementia Risk
Signs of psychological stress, such as distress or exhaustion, may be associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a Finnish study. There is currently no cure for …Unraveling the Link: The Amplified Risk of Parkinson’s Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – A Korean Study Perspective
In an investigation done by Kosin University College of Medicine in Korea, a substantial correlation has been unearthed between patients grappling with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). …
Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Cannabis Use Disorder in People with Schizophrenia
There is currently no treatment for fighting cannabis use disorder (CUD) in patients with schizophrenia. But that may soon change as a new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic …