(Dana G. Smith/ New York Times) — Psychedelic therapy is on its way to becoming a mainstream medical treatment in mental health care. In 2020 and 2022, residents of Oregon and Colorado voted to legalize the use of psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, and the Food and Drug Administration …
(Patty Onderko/ Health Central) — You know about the damage smoking does to your lungs. You probably also know that smoking puts you at significantly higher risk for not just lung cancer, but more than 15 other cancers, as well, according to the National Cancer Institute. And you’re likely aware that smoking stinks for your …
(Teddy Amenabar/ Washington Post) — Short sleepers — those who regularly get five or fewer hours of sleep at night — may be at a higher risk of developing depression symptoms, according to a study published Thursday.
Researchers examined the health data of 7,146 individuals, age 50 and older in England, and found
(The Harvard Gazette) — In a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared with a control group.
The results of the trial, which was led by investigators …
(Eve Epker/ Forbes) — “I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason”, “Things have been getting to me”, “I have felt sad or miserable”. These questions are all part of the 10-question Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, or EPDS. First developed in 1987, EPDS – one of the most widely used screening tools …
(Don Rauf/ Everyday Health) — Regular exercise can have a profound positive impact on your mental health. In fact, a recent study concluded that running therapy had effects on depression and anxiety similar to antidepressants.
Scientific work presented at the October 2023 European College of Neuropsychopharmacology …
(Becky Upham/ Everyday Health) — Most of us know that healthy habits like a nutritious diet and regular exercise can improve physical health and reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. A study published September 11 in Nature Mental Health finds these habits have a powerful …
(Sherri Gordon/ Health) More than 50% of people with an autoimmune disease also suffer from depression and anxiety, a new study finds.1
The new research, published in Rheumatology, found that while more than 50% of all people with autoimmune disorders experience depression and anxiety, many are never screened …
(Kaitlin Sullivan/ Health) — European regulators are reviewing data on suicidal thoughts in people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda.
The European Medicines Agency started the review—which includes 150 reports of potential cases of self-injury and suicidal thoughts …
