Category: Psychology
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): When the Lack of Light Causes Depression
It is a fact that some people’s mood turns gray in the winter because of the lack of light. A phenomenon that has been intensified this year by the …Persistent Insomnia Increases Stroke Risk by 16%—Middle-Aged Adults Who Struggle to Fall Asleep Face Greatest Threat, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 9-year study of 31,000 adults found insomnia increases stroke risk by 16%. Sleep difficulties like trouble falling asleep show the strongest ties to stroke. Managing insomnia …
Drug Addiction: Overcoming Dependencies and Avoiding Overdoses
What is addiction? Addiction is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder defined by a dependence on a psychoactive substance or activity that has harmful consequences for a person’s life and the …
University of Tennessee: Hostility A risk factor for Heart Disease
By following more than 2,000 patients who had recently suffered a heart attack, researchers at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville found that those who showed hostility and irritability …
Elderly Drivers with ADHD More Likely to be Involved in Vehicular Accidents, Recent Studies Confirm
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), while commonly associated with childhood, can persist into adulthood and notably into senior years, presenting challenges in various life domains, including the ability to drive safely. …
Essential Products for Dementia Care: Empowering Caregivers and Enhancing Safety, Comfort & Independence
Living with dementia can be difficult, both for individuals living with the condition as well as those caring for them. Dementia affects a person’s memory and other aspects of …Is the Use of Psilocybin for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders Haram (Forbidden) or Halal (Permissible) in Islam?
Key Findings: Recent studies show that psilocybin may be effective in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and addiction, often outperforming other treatments. Psilocybin’s mind-altering effects conflict with Quranic …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 …