According to a recent small study, one dose of ketamine, a drug for mood disorders and severe depression, not only reduces the severity of depression
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According to a recent small study, one dose of ketamine, a drug for mood disorders and severe depression, not only reduces the severity of depression
It seems that people with both depression and severe inflammation don’t respond to these drugs. And there is an explanation for that. Commonly prescribed antidepressants
Essential oils are widely used in aromatherapy to improve our mood, and lower anxiety or depression. Inhaled essential oils are immediately taken up into the
You might be surprised, but according to a recent study older adults sleep better than the middle-aged and the younger adults. The study investigated the
We know that having APOE ε4 gene increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 2-3 times. However, it doesn’t mean that people with the gene
Most people listen to music near bedtime to calm down and prepare themselves to fall asleep. But does it really help? A recent small study
“Laughing gas” is another name for nitrous oxide gas that is often used as a pain reliever by surgeons and dentists. In the dose of
You are lucky if you are genetically programmed to be an “early bird”. According to a recent large study, in this way your body automaticaly
It is very exhausting if you have poor sleep quality, including difficulties falling and staying sleep. It affects not only your mood and productivity the
It is already known that ‘early birds’ are up to 27% less likely to have a depression compared to night owls. However, the definition of
If you have some health issues with cholesterol, than you most probably have heard of beta-sitosterol, a plant substance sold as a dietary supplement to
According to a recent study, experiencing a mental-health issues in midlife might accelerate your aging. The study observed 1.037 participants born in 1972-73 in New
We know that one of the pillars of healthy brain while aging is to stay physically active. But does it work two ways? Can brain
First of all, what are emotional support animals? These animals are neither household pets nor therapy service animals. They don’t need formal training or certification
We know that magnesium, B vitamins, green tea and rhodiola extracts on their own help relieve stress and anxiety. But what happens if they are
Poor quality sleep is devastating, especially if it is chronic. There are a lot of prescription meds to deal with sleep issues. The last ones
How can you maintain your brain health while getting older? You know already the answer: through lifestyle. A healthy diet, limited alcohol intake, moderate exercise,
According to a recent German study, older people (@40+) who feel younger than their chronological age, tend to have a better functional health: greater sense
There are a lot of explanations why you feel sleepy during a day a while back. According to a recent study, one of them is
Dementia can be expressed in different forms. The most famous one is Alzheimer’s disease. The less known one is a frontotemporal dementia, when the areas
Many people believe that smoking helps to cope with stress and to strengthen social connections. A recent study aimed to back-up these beliefs. It summarized
Changes in our lifestyle can help to improve our physical performance. But what about lifestyle changes to influence our mental state and to prevent anxiety
It can, especially if we are talking about healthy people, suffering from anxiety and depression. According to a recent small study, only 10 days of
You might notice that you have a better mood, plenty of positive emotions and a greater need for socializing during the summer sunny days compared
According to a recent study, experiencing positive emotions now, leads to less memory decline later in life.
I guess your first reaction would be, socializing, of course! And you are right, but time alone is also very important as it contributes to
We know that sleep is crucial for our brain ability to function, to memorize and to learn. A recent study shows that getting only half
We know that using social media platforms can make people unhappy. But it does not have to be that way. According to a recent study,
According to a recent 7-year British study, people with low physical activity are nearly twice as likely to experience depression and have a 60% greater
Having friends is good, isn’t it? But did you know that too many friends can be harmful?
According to a recent study, even 10 minutes of simple rest or receiving a massage can reduce stress on a mental and physical level.