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Mind & Mood

COVID-related loss of smell may be associated with mental health risks

Published July 1, 2021

Longer-term loss of smell after COVID-19 may be associated with mental health risks.

Mind & Mood

Fostering healthy relationships

Published July 1, 2021

While positive interpersonal relationships can boost health, the opposite is often true when it comes to problematic relationships. Chronic emotional stress may put a person at higher risk for a number of health problems, including cardiovascular disease and even bone-related problems. If a relationship is unhealthy, strategies such as setting boundaries, communicating clearly, and limiting interactions with the person can help.

Mind & Mood

How can you manage anxiety during pregnancy?

Published June 25, 2021

During pregnancy it's completely normal to experience a certain amount of anxiety about the baby, giving birth, and becoming a new parent. But for some women this worry takes over their thoughts and becomes debilitating. There are treatments available that may or may not involve medication, depending on the individual situation.

Mind & Mood

Back to the future: Psychedelic drugs in psychiatry

Published June 22, 2021

There is a renewed interest in the potential for psychedelic drugs to be used for medical purposes in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions. Broadly, these drugs are able to induce altered thoughts and sensory perceptions, and research has found them to be beneficial in treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and they can also be helpful for some people in end-of-life situations.

Mind & Mood

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia by telemedicine: Is it as good as in-person treatment?

Published June 15, 2021

Chronic insomnia affects between 10% and 15% of adults in the US. A specific form of cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of insomnia is becoming more accessible because it can be delivered remotely. A recent study investigated how this therapy delivered via telemedicine compared to the same form of therapy delivered in person.

Healthy aging and longevity

Common questions about medical cannabis

Published May 28, 2021

While cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, more than two-thirds of US states have made it partly or fully legal for medical purposes. People who decide to use marijuana for a medical condition often have questions about its safety and proper use — the same considerations doctors weigh when determining whether it should be prescribed for a particular patient.

Mind & Mood

Sleep to solve a problem

Published May 24, 2021

Are you the sort of person who gets into bed and fixates on a problem or an interaction you may have had that day? It's better to let your thoughts go and try to fall asleep — even though that might not be easy — because our brains are made to process and synthesize information while we are sleeping.

Mind & Mood

More movement, better memory

Published May 17, 2021

Regular exercise is known to boost cognitive function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. This protection occurs because the hippocampus (the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory) is especially sensitive to the effects of exercise. A study investigated whether older adults who participated in an exercise program could improve nerve connections in their brains.

Mind & Mood

Can mindfulness change your brain?

Updated May 13, 2021

A lot has been written about the benefits of mindfulness, but does it actually work? Can it produce detectable changes in the brain? Researchers in Australia investigated whether mindfulness training improved a person's ability to pay attention

Stroke

Transient ischemic attacks: Varied symptoms, all important

Updated May 11, 2021

A transient ischemic attack is a temporary change in nerve function due to disrupted blood flow. It may affect speech, vision, or movement for a short time, and is considered a warning sign for a stroke. Some symptoms of a TIA may go unnoticed, so knowing all the signs could help you recognize a risk factor for an imminent stroke.

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