Category: Psychology
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 …
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 …