Children Who Lack Sleep May Experience Detrimental Impact on Brain and Cognitive Development
Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence, and well-being compared to those who get the recommended 9-12 hours of sleep per night, according to a new study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers.
Date Posted: August 19, 2022
GOSound of Music: Ultrasound Exposure Improves Depressive Behavior in Rodents
It is well known that whole-body exposure to high frequency ultrasound increases brain activity in humans. However, little is known about its impact and associated mechanisms on emotional states like depression. Now, a team of researchers at Tokyo University of Science have recently demonstrated the anti-depressant effects of ultrasound exposure in a rodent model of depression. Their findings shed light on the potential of ultrasound exposure as a non-invasive treatment for mental disorders.
Date Posted: August 12, 2022
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Gardening can cultivate better mental health
In a study published in the journal "PLOS ONE," University of Florida scientists found that gardening activities lowered stress, anxiety and depression in healthy women who attended twice-weekly gardening classes. None of study participants had gardened before.
Date Posted: July 14, 2022
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Do You Need to Heal, Before Starting a New Relationship?
Avantika’s Story (Not real name)
Date Posted: July 13, 2022
Written By:
Counsellor Shivani Misri Sadhoo
Say Goodbye to Binge Eating: Signal Pathway in Brain That Controls Food Intake Discovered
A group of scientists has developed an entirely new approach to treating eating disorders. They showed that a group of nerve cells (so-called AgRP, agouti-related peptide neurons) in the hypothalamus control the release of endogenous lysophospholipids, which in turn control the excitability of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex, which stimulates food intake.
Date Posted: July 7, 2022
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HOW TO PICK YOUR THERAPY PROVIDER
Are you in a time of crisis individually or in your marriage? Have you recently suffered a great loss and you are feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking to do counselling? Are you looking to do psychotherapy? Are you looking to do marriage counselling? Are you not really sure what you are looking for? Are you just in a lot of pain and want ...
Date Posted: June 29, 2022
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA
Co-Existence of Mental and Physical Health
I dream of a world where mental and physical health co-exist as complementing therapies and ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
Jun 28
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