SAN JOAQUIN, Venezuela — The avocado trees across the road from Jose Hernandez’s tin-roofed home help feed several retirees in the rural community of San Joaquin along a highway two hours southwest of Venezuela’s capital. He and his neighbors cut the avocados with the owner’s permission and sell them to motorists at a nearby toll … Read more
Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) comprise physical and mood-related symptoms that occur repeatedly in association with the premenstrual phase of the female reproductive cycle. Though they are known to reduce the quality of life of affected women and are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and intentions and hypertension, not much else is known about … Read more
A recent study published in the BMC Public Health suggests higher light exposure at night and poor sleep quality are associated with poorer mental health outcomes during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Study: Sleep, light exposure at night, and psychological wellbeing during pregnancy. Image Credit: Natalia Deriabina/Shutterstock.com Background For a long time, researchers have known … Read more
Earlier this summer, Meghan Markle was seen wearing an anti-stress patch, known as NuCalm Biosignal Processing Discs, that “provide the neurochemistry to accelerate the onset of the relaxation response,” according to the brand’s website. What’s more, they’re said to emit biosignals and frequencies that calm the body down. NuCalm has a host of products, devices … Read more
Anxiety is a very normal but a very unwelcome feeling. Most of us would choose not to experience it if we could. In some ways, it’s like a smoke alarm, said Natasha Reynolds, a psychotherapist at Bloom Psychology & Wellness in Toronto. That smoke detector alerts you to actual danger and allows you to get … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the reported effects of consuming energy drinks on human health, particularly the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Study: The Dark Side of Energy Drinks: A Comprehensive Review of Their Impact on the Human Body. Image Credit: Pheelings media / Shutterstock.com Background The aggressive promotion of energy drinks as a portable source … Read more
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers evaluated health-related quality of life (HRQL) and other outcomes in patients taking medicinal cannabis (MC). Study: Health-related quality of life in patients accessing medicinal cannabis in Australia: The QUEST initiative results of a 3-month follow-up observational study. Image Credit: Tinnakorn jorruang/Shutterstock.com Around 47% of Australians have … Read more
Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue in the first three months of use, along with improvements in anxiety, depression, and pain. Interestingly, cannabis therapy did not seem to improve reported sleep disturbances, according to a study published September 6, 2023 in … Read more
The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health. It is associated with major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts, the findings show, prompting the … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, scientists review the involvement of the gut microbiome in triggering the pathogenesis of mental disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Study: Mood disorders: the gut bacteriome and beyond. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com Introduction The discovery of the gut microbiome-brain axis has revolutionized the field … Read more