21 minutes of daily walk could save your health
According to a recent study, pregnant women’s use of heavy alcohol increased between 2011 and 2020. According to an article in JAMA Network, over a ten-year period, pregnant women’s heavy alcohol consumption climbed by more than 11% annually, and binge drinking increased by almost 9% annually. The public health research team examined data from the […]
This observational study, published June 30 in Nature-Scientific Reports, included over 900 people who reported microdosing Psilocybin during the past month, and a control group of 180 people who did not engage in microdosing psychedelics. There is a long history of using psilocybin-containing fungi to improve health and wellbeing in a variety of cultures. Psilocybin has resurfaced […]
In a study that was published in Psychiatry Research, researchers discovered that low to moderate amounts of stress can foster resilience in people and lower their risk of mental health disorders including depression and antisocial behaviour. Stress from preparing for a major meeting at work, studying for an exam, or working longer hours to finish […]
Research shows that certain essential oils can impact your reaction time and accuracy when it comes to cognitive performance. Most people want to feel soothed and relaxed at home. For many, essential oil diffusers create a stress-free environment because the pleasant aroma can improve mood, increase calmness and reduce anxiety, to an extent. However, studies suggest that […]
Recently in a Ph.D. thesis at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) was used to evaluate Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nearly 2% of the population has autism. Due to their issues with social interaction, difficulty adjusting to new environments, and hypersensitivity, autistic people are more likely than others to experience stress and certain psychiatric […]
The study, which was released on June 13 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), may help explain differences in aging-related health, such as the unequal impact of the pandemic, and it may also indicate to potential intervention locations. A recent USC study found that stress may potentially raise a person’s risk […]
Crying is a natural response humans have to a range of emotions, including sadness, grief, joy, and frustration. In the United States, women cry an average of 3.5 times per month, and men average around 1.9 times a month. But does crying have any health benefits? We all cried when we were babies. But now […]
