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08/19/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Could vitamin D deficiency explain adolescent aggression? Researchers say yes
Vitamin D, the so-called “sunshine” vitamin, is most recognized for its role in bone formation and calcium absorption. But recent studies on this essential micronutrient are starting to shed light on its potential role in mental health. In a recent article published in the Journal of Nutrition, a team of scientists from the University of Michigan and the […]
08/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Take a look at this: Staring into someone’s eyes for 10 minutes can cause hallucinations and “out-of-body” experiences
Strange things can happen by simply staring into someone else’s eyes for the better part of 10 minutes. According to Italian researcher Giovanni Caputo, this action can make people enter into an altered state of consciousness. Caputo came about this bizarre finding after conducting a trial on 10 pairs of participants made to stare at […]
07/24/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Awareness while in a coma is common, but doctors FAIL to “listen to and respect patient experiences”
Comatose patients are thought to remain in a state of limbo – neither conscious nor unconscious – dubbed the “vegetative state.” The unique nature of this state often complicates treatments and therapies for these patients. For this reason, physicians might be shocked to hear about comatose patients regaining consciousness and snapping out of their condition. But Toronto-based author […]
07/20/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Are you resilient? Researchers identify brain receptor crucial to regulating stress response
Repeated exposure to stressful conditions can increase the incidence of mental disorders, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But scientists have recently discovered a lipid molecule that promotes stress resilience when expressed at high levels in the brain. In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, American researchers reported that sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 3 (S1PR3), which functions as […]
07/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How can you keep anxiety at bay? Experts suggest consuming more of these nutrients
More and more studies are coming to light that show the impact of food on mental health, particularly mental disorders like anxiety. Registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner Ali Miller says that eating certain foods can counteract the harmful effects of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Food can affect mental health Miller notes that humans’ primal fight-or-flight instinct isn’t suited for modern stressors like […]
07/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Is this why kids are so happy? Researchers discover anti-inflammatory fat in soil-dwelling bacterium that can help relieve stress
A fat molecule found in Mycobacterium vaccae, a soil-dwelling bacterium, is behind its potent anti-stress effects, according to a recent study. Published in Psychopharmacology, it revealed that a lipid called 10(Z)-hexadecenoic acid in M. vaccae inhibits inflammation in the brain. The researchers behind the study also reported that cells became more resistant to inflammation upon exposure to the said […]
07/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How can L-theanine improve your mental and cognitive health?
L-theanine is a unique amino acid found in tea that offers a variety of health benefits, including better cognitive performance, reduced stress and improved mood. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients investigated the effects of L-theanine supplementation and found that it helps improve certain markers of depression, such as increased anxiety and poor-quality sleep. These markers are also common across different mental […]
05/29/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Do antidepressants really work? Danish study says otherwise
It remains unclear whether antidepressants are an effective treatment for depression in adults, according to a recent review. Published in BMJ Open, it revealed that previous clinical trials and existing studies do not provide conclusive evidence that antidepressants can treat symptoms of depression better than alternative treatments. Depression: Types, symptoms and causes Depression is one of […]
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