Why Is Mindfulness Such a Hot Topic Right Now? Parade
Many contemporary mindfulness techniques are based on practices developed centuries ago in the East. Even way back then, people needed help getting and …
Month: November 2018
CDC sets task force on determining cause of rise in polio-like illness Axios
The cause of the mysterious polio-like illness that has infected and sometimes partially paralyzed a small but growing number of U.S. children — 33 suspected …
With MS, Do Noise and Crowds Tend to Negatively Affect You More? Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Columnist Debi Wilson educates about why many people with MS seem to be hypersensitive to loud noise and asks for input on how to remedy the problem.
Is mom on too many drugs? WRAL.com
The more medicines mom takes, the higher the risk of “adverse drug effects.” While we know this, what can we do when mom sees so many different physicians …
Study: People who regularly consume caffeine may experience less sensitivity to pain PsyPost
A new study provides evidence that regular caffeine consumption is associated with alterations in the processing of pain signals. The preliminary findings …
Psilocybin Could Be Legal for Therapy by 2021 Rolling Stone
For the first time in U.S. history, a psychedelic drug is on the fast track to getting approved for treating depression by the federal government. Late last month …
Rising Kashmir Rising Kashmir Daily English Newspaper
The term “drug” can refer to any chemical substance that alters your brain chemistry, affects your feelings and perceptions, or changes the way your body …
Compass Pathways is threatening to create a magic mushroom monopoly Quartz
One company’s alleged maneuvering to seize the gains from psychedelic research is sparking serious concerns and deep feelings of betrayal.
Australian Rivers Are Contaminated With Pharmaceuticals. That’s Bad News For Platypuses, Study Says Smithsonian.com
The team found evidence of human medications in every insect tested, including those from national park previously believed to be free of contaminants.
Depression Treatment with Magic Mushrooms Healthline
Researchers are on a fast track to developing a treatment for depression using the psychedelic compound psilocybin, best known as the active ingredient in …