Antibodies Could Be 'Radically Life-Changing' New Treatment for OCD and Other Mental Disorders
The researchers from Queen Mary University of London say the discovery could lead to ground-breaking treatments with "a reduced chance of side effects."
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Next Time You're Feeling Particularly Stressed or Anxious, This Study Says You Should Play Tetris
If you're enduring a period of anxiety or uneasiness, this study from the University of California says that Tetris is the perfect solution.
Stressed? This Study Says You Simply Need a 20-Minute 'Nature Pill'
This first-of-its-kind study zeroed in on the optimal amount of time the average person could spend in contact with nature in order to enjoy its benefits.
Health-Related News May Scare You Into Being Sick
Media reports about substances that are supposedly hazardous to your health may cause suggestible people to develop symptoms of illness even when there may be no actual cause. This is the conclusion of a new study that involved 147 adults, half of whom were given suggestive news reports about the dangers of wi-fi just before being placed in front of a laptop.
Asthma Drug Shows Promise For Treating Alcoholism
This asthma medication showed promising results in treating alcoholism with a very minimal amount of side effects.
B Vitamins Offer Surprising Reduction in Schizophrenia Symptoms
Exciting new research shows that some schizophrenics can reduce their symptoms by consuming more B vitamins.
People in High Stress Jobs Should Be Given Video Gaming Breaks, Says Research
This research showed that workers almost consistently went back to their jobs feeling more optimistic if they spent five minutes playing video games.
Stressed-Out Americans Only Get 43 Minutes of 'Me Time' Per Day, But Solution May Lie in Their Backyards
If you want to get more healthy relaxation time, this new survey says that you should start going out into your backyard.
Long-Term Study Shows Deep Brain Stimulation is Effective Treatment for Most Severe Form of Depression
Over the course of the study's eight-year follow-ups, the treatment was shown to be an "effective and robust" therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
How to Get Over the Shame You May Feel About Going to Rehab
Getting help for your addiction can be a scary process, but that doesn't mean that you should be discouraged from giving it a shot – so here are a few ways you can overcome those fears.
New Study Proves That People Can Train Themselves to Be More Focused By Manipulating a Brain Wave
This is the first time that this cause-and-effect relationship has been seen, and it suggests that we may be eventually able to improve our attention spans.
UC Berkeley is Offering Up Their Popular 'Science of Happiness' Course for Free Online
The 8-week course has reportedly been shown to improve students' daily levels of happiness-and it is now available to the world for free.
Autistic Adults Prove Valuable as Software Testers
It turns out that people with Asperger's Syndrom make great software debuggers. A Chicago based non-profit company now trains highly-functioning autistic people to be software testers used by large clients like Oracle and Microsoft. They've proven to be so good in fact that companies are now recruiting them to meet demand.
How to Know if You May Have an Eating Disorder and What to Do About it
When dieting or the focus on weight loss has become your primary concern, you may have an eating disorder—but there are proven techniques to help you.
Bikers Worldwide Dress Dapper for the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride and Raise Millions to Prevent Suicide
123,000 motorcyclists worldwide donned their finest suits to ride classic bikes and raise money for men's health in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.
New Study Shows That Spending Just Ten Minutes With Cats or Dogs Can 'Significantly' Reduce Stress
This is the first time that researchers examined these stress-relief symptoms for students in a college setting rather than in a laboratory.
Having Trouble Sleeping? New Research Says a Dose of Saffron Can Help You Doze
A Murdoch University study showed that a daily dose of saffron spice was linked to better sleep quality for adults in the scientific trials.
After Nurse Sings to Hospice Patient, Family is Stunned When He Goes Home One Week Later
Nurse Buurstra is a perfect example of how music can have the most amazing effect on a person's life.
Research Says That the Simple Act of Planning a Trip Can Help Boost Your Mental Health
Although the COVID shutdowns have prevented travelers from indulging their wanderlust, this research says that simply planning a trip can boost your mood.
'Raves' for Seniors Fight Loneliness With Partying
People might think the partying scene is reserved exclusively for youngsters, but these swanky seniors are proving otherwise.
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