mental health
I learnt how to breathe better and it changed my life
Health
Although all these feel appealing, my more modest ambition is to develop a way of managing my feelings when under pressure. I ...
Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk
Health
Summary: Researchers systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed research from 1980 to 2023 to investigate the relationship between cat ownership and schizophrenia-related disorders. Out ...
Stress and Snacks: How Fatty Foods Hinder Recovery
Health
Summary: Consuming fatty foods during stressful times can hinder the body’s recovery from stress effects. Researchers found that high-fat meals, like butter ...
What stress does to your body – and how to avoid it
Health
The physical effects of stress on the body Stress affects the body by releasing hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may ...
Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness
Health
Summary: A new study sheds light on the significant role of patients’ beliefs in the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like ...
Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role
Science
Summary: Researchers uncovered a brain molecule’s role in triggering comfort food cravings after experiencing stress. Their research reveals that the molecule Proenkephalin, ...
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Mental health services for firefighters grow in Texas
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Ayurvedic Plants Boost Stress and Depression Resilience
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered that chronic stress induces depression-like behaviors in fruit flies, Drosophila melanogaster, affecting their motivation and activity. The study found ...
I’m not depressed – and yet I’m hooked on antidepressants
Health
Dr Jane Morris, the chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland, said last month that the country was ‘absolutely in ...
Ketamine’s Surprisingly Swift Treatment of PTSD and Depression
Health
By C. Michael White, University of Connecticut November 18, 2023 The drug ketamine shows promise in rapidly reducing PTSD and depression symptoms, ...
