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Newly published results from a clinical trial testing the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) oil on symptoms of pain and distress in cancer patients suggest the popular product may be no more effective than a placebo. The findings add to an inconclusive body… Continue reading CBD oil proves no better than placebo for cancer pain and distress
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center pitted mindfulness meditation against a common antidepressant in a clinical trial targeting patients with anxiety disorders. The findings reveal an eight-week mindfulness… Continue reading Mindfulness meditation matches antidepressants for anxiety disorders
We’ve seen studies offer some valuable insights into different ways exercise can be beneficial for brain health, from combating depression, to fighting dementia, to boosting our memory. New research has approached this topic with a long-term view, tapp… Continue reading Year-long exercise study reveals surprising impacts on mental health
People subjected to irregular sleeping and eating habits through shift work are known to have higher risk of a wide range of health problems, and a new study has drilled into the impacts of this lifestyle on mental wellbeing. By simulating the lifestyl… Continue reading Shift worker study raises the idea that meal timing can shape our mood
Associating positive or negative emotions to specific memories is core to our survival, allowing us to avoid dangers or seek out beneficial things. Now, researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a specific molecule that seems to drive the assig… Continue reading Molecule linking memories with emotion paves way for anxiety treatments
Alcohol use disorder is a leading cause of preventable death and a complex disease, but by understanding its effects on brain function scientists hope to lower the risk and rates of relapse. The latest finding in this space comes from Scripps Research … Continue reading Protein linked to alcoholism relapse offers novel target for treatment
Biopharmaceutical company MindMed has announced the first topline data from a novel Phase 2 trial testing high doses of LSD as a treatment for anxiety. The results indicate one to two LSD sessions can generate rapid and sustained reductions to anxiety,… Continue reading Promising early results from largest-ever trial testing LSD for anxiety
An intriguing new study has zeroed in on a brain region that is central to the development of both alcohol abuse and anxiety in adults, and demonstrated how gene editing could be used to wipe clean a person’s predisposition to both disorders. Likened t… Continue reading “Factory reset” for the brain rewrites risk of anxiety and alcohol abuse
A large new study offers the first investigation into persistent mental health issues in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients up to 16 months after an initial infection. The findings reveal COVID-19 led to a higher risk of depression and anxiety followin… Continue reading Persistent mental health issues 16 months post severe COVID-19 illness
When experiencing anxiety, many people may feel the need to hug a squishy object such as a cushion. According to a new study, the act of doing so could actually help reduce feelings of anxiety – especially if the cushion “breathes.”Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading “Breathing” cushion shown to reduce anxiety when hugged