Mental Health
Being the Youngest in Class Makes a Child More Likely to Be Diagnosed With ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common disorder among children, with estimates suggesting 11-12 percent of those aged between 4 and 17 years in …
New Study Suggests HIV Drugs May Help Treat Alzheimer’s
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease yet and current treatments have many limitations when it comes to their effect. However, findings by some researchers show that existing HIV …
Crazy Cat Lady Syndrome: Is it Love or an Infection?
If you are like some of us, you probably can’t get enough of your cat, other people’s cats or any other cat for that matter. These feline companions have …
Higher Activity Level Improves Visual Working Memory, New Study Shows
It has been known for some time that exercise, including brain-specific exercises, can be very beneficial for improving cognitive function. New research has provided more insights on how being …
Why Cannabis-Derived CBD is Becoming More Popular for Health and Wellness Products
Rising Popularity of CBD for Wellness Products Many people who knew anything about cannabis or marijuana knew only of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). This is the primary psychoactive compound of the …
How To Deal With Anxiety Disorder In A Child
Helping a Child with Anxiety Disorder Anxiety is never an easy problem to deal with, regardless of the person’s age. But it can be even more difficult when children …
New Brain Surgery Technique Makes Cancer Cells More Visible for Removal
New Brain Surgery Technique Compared to Having “Lights Turned On” Successfully Used at Canadian Hospital The traditional approach to brain cancer surgery often comes with the challenge of clearly …
Researchers Currently Looking Into The Benefits Of Psychedelic Drugs
During the 1960s researchers explored the use of Ketamine and other psychedelic drugs to calm a person’s mind, and now UW Health is again having a look at some …