Mindfulness Program Shown to Be as Effective as Antidepressant Drugs for Treating Anxiety Disorders
A mindfulness stress reduction program was as effective as the common anti-anxiety drug escitalopram for patients with anxiety disorder.
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Meditation Could Protect Older People Against Alzheimer's, According to New Research
The practice of ancient religions and modern mindfulness heightens awareness and emotional health which decline with Alzheimer's.
Boy With Crippling 'Suicide Disease' Takes First Steps in a Year After Traveling to US for Pioneering Treatment
A boy's agonizing pain from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome has been relieved by electro-stimulation from a machine called VECTTOR therapy.
Woman Makes Drug-free Patches That Treat Nausea, Cramps, Vertigo, Hangovers - And Even Car Sick Pets
A California health practitioner has invented a natural, drug-free patch that can treat nausea in people and pets-and relieve cramps, vertigo, and hangovers: Meet Gopatch.
Gold Could Hold the Key to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment That's Cheaper and Non-Invasive
Gold nano-particles could hold the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease more cheaply and safely, according to new research.
Another Reason to Drink More Water: Study Finds Hydration Can Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Serum sodium levels may help identify adults with a greater chance of experiencing heart disease.
Time-Restricted Eating Could Prevent Work-Related Health Issues, Says New Study
Time-restricted eating improved the health of firefighters by reducing the risks of heart disease linked with shift work, says new study.
'I Cured My Anxiety and Depression With Daily Dips in Freezing Water'
30-year-old Mitchell Bock claims he has cured his severe depression by taking daily dips in frigid water after buying an ice bath.
Plant Toxins Fatal to Sugarcane Hailed as the 'New Weapon' Antibiotic in Fight Against Bacteria
The threat of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has been growing across human civilization for years.
More Physical Activity is Related to Less Respiratory Infections in Children
The authors recommend instilling the values of physical activity or sport from an early age and by family participation in exercise and sport
Compounds That Can Stop COVID From Infecting Human Cells Discovered in a Sea Sponge
Compounds that could stop coronavirus and flu viruses from infecting human cells have been discovered in sea sponges.
Free Quiz Designed by Functional Medicine Doctor Rates Your Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies
A free quiz takes just 3 minutes to rate your risk of nutritional deficiencies based on one doctor's 15+ year career of diagnosing them.
Tumor-Destroying Sound Waves Treatment Coming to a Hospital Near You For Liver Cancer
Known as "histotripsy," the method and machinery have already been tested successfully in animals and humans, and is now approved by the FDA.
Psychedelic Drugs May Be Able to Treat Brain Injuries, Stimulating New Neurons to Replace Impaired Ones
The idea is that psychedelics could keep the critical windows open long enough to recover far more function than would otherwise be the case.
Groundbreaking Trial of Cannabinol Product Shows Better Than Melatonin For Sleep
The world's first trial of pure cannabinol (CBN) revealed a wealth of information on the benefits of this cannabis-derived sleep aid.
Hospitals Could Use Honey and Vinegar as Antibiotic for 'Low-Cost' Wound Care
Known as oxymel, the mixture has been written about in the medical literature of at least Classical Rome, and likely older civilizations.
Kava Plant Used for Centuries in Traditional Medicine Now Studied for PTSD Treatment
Kava comes in many traditional names, all relating to the root of the Piper methysticum plant, consumed with company when mixed with water
Another Study Shows Daily Multivitamin for People Over 60 Slows Memory Decline That Comes With Aging
Over 60s who take a daily multivitamin may be slowing age-related memory decline—and the new study amplifies similar findings from last year.
Bee Therapy Retreat Where Vibrations From Bees and Scent of Honey Believed to Be Healing
The UK's first 'bee therapy' retreat has been launched in Scotland at a hotel that installed an apipod hut to provide a relaxing buzz.
Patients Could Avoid Thyroid Surgery With New Minimally Invasive Procedure
Patients could avoid thyroid cancer surgery with minimally-invasive microwave ablation that could spare them from all the side effects.
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