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08/28/2020 / By Cassie B.

Scientists explain how CBD helps address “isolation-induced aggression”

Research into the benefits of CBD has ramped up in recent years, and one area that could be particularly valuable is its effects on mental health. One recent study by Brazilian researchers found that it can help address isolation-induced aggression, which is something that could be incredibly useful in the quarantine era. In the study, […]

07/28/2020 / By Virgilio Marin

Study suggests unexplained neurological symptoms in certain people may be caused by “abnormal chemical changes in the brain”

An increase in certain chemicals in the brain may be causing movement problems in some people, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Experts call these movement problems functional motor symptoms. These include tremors, muscle contractions and difficulty walking. These symptoms are primarily considered a psychological issue although their precise cause is still unknown. The […]

07/20/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Depressed mood, anxiety may also be symptoms of coronavirus infection – study

The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has addled both researchers and health workers alike. After it was first detected in Wuhan, China late last year, experts have seen it develop from a respiratory infection to a disease that causes multiple organ failure at its worst. Now, an international study suggests that COVID-19 may even impact the central nervous […]

06/25/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Exposure to chronic, low dose radiation in deep space could harm astronauts’ brains

A study from the Society for Neuroscience has found that traveling to Mars may be more dangerous than previously thought. This is because astronauts may be bombarded by a constant stream of low dose radiation which, in time, can negatively affect the health of their brains. The study, published in the journal eNeuro, highlights the need to develop stronger safety measures […]

05/29/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Long coronavirus lockdowns causing people’s mental health to rapidly DETERIORATE

Both adults and children are experiencing mental health problems for the first time as a result of being cooped up inside due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Fears and worries over job insecurity, bereavement over COVID-19 deaths, the breakdown of relationships and the long periods of isolation are causing people to have psychotic episodes, mania, anxiety […]

03/23/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

You need to calm down: Stressing out over gut inflammation WORSENS the disease, says research

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease marked by chronic inflammation and the formation of ulcers in the digestive tract. This disease has no known cure and may even be debilitating or lead to life-threatening complications. According to a study published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, high levels of fear and anxiety […]

03/13/2020 / By Tracey Watson

US coronavirus outbreak: Anxious and unprepared healthcare workers man the front lines

The coronavirus known as Covid-19, which has marched across the globe with relentless precision in the past few weeks, has firmly established itself in the United States. Over 150 Americans have now been diagnosed, and the disease has already claimed 11 American lives. People are terrified, because even though the virus seems to cause only mild […]

02/25/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Anxiety and fear aggravate impact of ulcerative colitis in patients

In this study, researchers from Poland identified determinants of the level of anxiety and fear in a group of patients with ulcerative colitis. Their findings were published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease the affects the mucous membrane of the large intestine. It manifests itself through […]

02/11/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

No more nightmares: CBD offers potential relief from PTSD symptoms

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition caused by either a stressful, frightening or distressful event, or a traumatic experience. It often manifests in a cluster of symptoms, which include alterations in a person’s mood, arousal and cognition; the avoidance of factors that cause distress; and the re-experiencing of traumatic events through memories or nightmares. […]

01/28/2020 / By Tracey Watson

New research: Social media found to harm mental health, particularly in developing countries

For many people, social media provides the ultimate escape, an opportunity to peer into the daily lives of the rich and famous, or even just to see what their neighbors across the road are getting up to. What many of us don’t realize, however, is that several studies have linked social media use to an […]

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