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02/14/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Nutrients and brain health: Which ones are great for improving mental health?

An increasing number of studies suggest that supplementation with a combination of micronutrients benefits people with mental health issues. The results of randomized controlled trials show that vitamin and mineral supplements are effective alternative medications for people with psychiatric conditions. According to experts, supplementation allows people to meet their daily nutritional requirements, which helps ensure optimal brain functioning. […]

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. […]

01/30/2020 / By Grace Olson

Scientists develop home-testing kit that measures stress hormones

Stress can either be a person’s boon or his bane, depending on the situation. In certain situations, it can motivate people, but those with chronic levels of stress are more likely to develop health problems, including heart disease and even mental disorders. To combat its adverse effects, researchers have developed a simple test to help […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Effects of long-term micronutrient consumption for improving psychiatric symptoms

Researchers from New Zealand conducted investigated the safety of two commercially available broad-spectrum micronutrient fomulas, administered at doses above the Recommended Dietary Allowances, for the long-term treatment of individuals with psychiatric symptoms. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Numerous studies have documented the efficacy of micronutrient (vitamins and minerals)-based interventions […]

12/18/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Cannabidiol treatments found to offer relief for PTSD patients

In this study, researchers from Colorado examined the clinical benefit of cannabidiol (CBD) for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. CBD is a non-psychotomimetic cannabinoid found in plants from the genus Cannabis. Recently, CBD has attracted interest due to its potential to address […]

12/15/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Ear acupressure is a potential treatment for nail-biting

Nail biting is a bad habit that leads to a variety of health issues. Most often it is a symptom of anxiety. While habit reversal treatment can help people stop this compulsive behavior, this type of treatment is often ineffective since people continue to suffer from anxiety. In a study published in The Journal of Alternative […]

12/11/2019 / By Grace Olson

Researchers find strong links between working memory and age, sleep quality and mood

Working memory is an important part of a person’s day-to-day activity, and numerous factors affect it. In a recent report, scientists linked three health-related factors – sleep, age and depressed mood – to working memory. Their findings, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, focused on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of working memory […]

12/10/2019 / By Grace Olson

Study sheds light on the ability of music therapy to relieve stress

It’s a stress-ridden world. So stressful, that around 75 percent of American adults report experiencing moderate to high levels of stress in a study by the American Psychological Association. To help deal with this pervasive issue, researchers from South Korea’s Sahmyook University suggest using music for reducing stress. The study, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, showed that listening to […]

12/01/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Can listening to music help you concentrate better? Experts say NO

Many people listen to music while working to help them concentrate and focus on their tasks, but research disagrees with this notion. A study published in the journal Applied Psychology: An International Review revealed that listening to music as you work actually stunts your creativity and keeps you distracted. In the study, researchers from the […]

11/15/2019 / By Grace Olson

Your dog needs some face time with the pack: Study on canine health reveals playtime helps reduce long-term stress levels

Positive interactions with dogs help reduce stress levels, study finds. Using fur samples, researchers from Linkoping University from Sweden found that playing with dogs and rewarding them with treats/toys contributed to lower cortisol levels. Dogs need stress management, too Like humans, dogs and other animals also experience stress. When dogs are stressed, they are prone to […]

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