Journal of Education, Health and Sport
April 11, 2024
Martyna Hys, Jakub Kuśmierski, Izabela Janik et al.
Introduction: Yoga combines asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing exercises), and dhyanas (meditation) to improve physical and mental well-being. It's recognized for its substantial health benefits, safety, and cost-effectiveness, leading to calls for its broader integration into healthcare for its therapeutic and preventative potential. This study aims to explore yoga's multifaceted health...
Research, Society and Development
April 11, 2024
Jéssica de Sá Azevedo, Aline da Silva Guerra
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O transtorno do espectro autista é uma condição no neurodesenvolvimento que causa déficits na interação interpessoal e na comunicação do indivíduo, podendo levar ao desenvolvimento da ansiedade social. A inexistência de um tratamento farmacológico eficaz e com efeitos colaterais reduzidos, tem atraído a atenção dos pesquisadores para o tratamento com abordagens alternativas. O...
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
April 11, 2024
Khin Moe Myint, Justin DeMaranville, Tinakon Wongpakaran et al.
6 citations
Background and Objectives: Loneliness is prevalent among residents of long-term care settings, posing significant challenges to their mental wellbeing. Insecure attachment has been identified as a contributing factor to loneliness in this population. Previous research has suggested that meditation may have beneficial effects on mental health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the...
Drug Addiction Mechanisms in the Brain
April 8, 2024
Jayalakshmi Krishnan
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3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic drug very similar to hallucinogens and stimulants. This drug is also called ecstasy or molly. It produces feelings of pleasure, warmth, distorted sensory time and perception. MDMA increases the activity of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. It causes various health effects such as nausea, sweating, chills, muscle...
Frontiers in Pain Research
April 4, 2024
Mohamad Baydoun, Zen Gajtani, Michaela Patton et al.
BackgroundChronic cancer-related pain (CRP) can have a significant negative impact on quality of life. Mindfulness is hypothesized to mitigate chronic CRP by regulating both physical and emotional resistance to pain. In recent years, there has been interest in the use of virtual reality (VR) to deliver mindfulness meditation. VR provides an immersive and engaging environment, which may enhance...
Yoga Mimamsa
April 3, 2024
Anjali Mangesh Joshi, Suchitra Ajay Mehta, Nishad Gajanan Dhakate et al.
Introduction: Hematological cancer patients often experience anxiety, depression, and fatigue during chemotherapy. Addressing these issues can improve the quality of life and long-term well-being. This study evaluated the effects of pranayama and mindfulness meditation intervention on emotional distress and fatigue in hematological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and Methods:...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
April 2, 2024
Sonia M. Brodie, Chelsea Stunden, Jay A. Olson et al.
AbstractBackground and aimsFirst responders such as firefighters and police officers often experience traumatic events as part of their work. As a result, they are more likely to have mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety compared to the general population. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has emerged as a promising avenue to alleviate these issues,...
European Psychiatry
April 1, 2024
P. Castro, J. Maia
IntroductionPsychedelics are substances consumed for recreational use, the majority of these psychoactive substances are illegal and hard to obtain. Therefore, there is a demand for psychedelics legal and easier to access, these types of drugs are called ‘legal highs’. LSA (lysergic acid amide) is one of these new psychoactive substances, this drug is searched because it is known to have an...
Iranian Journal of Public Health
April 1, 2024
Wei Guofang, Wei Zhang, Zhen Zhu
COVID-19 infection is transmitted easily and quickly, exposing medical care workers, especially nursing workers, to tremendous stress. Therefore, identifying the factors influencing the sleep quality of nurses and implementing corresponding interventions are conducive to improving the sleep quality of nurses and enhancing their nursing quality. Form September to December 2022, a survey-based...
European Psychiatry
April 1, 2024
K. Sattler, T. Walia, V. Tsang
Introduction Currently, Ketamine is the only safe, effective, and widely used psychedelic-like medicine in Canada. It has demonstrated notably efficacy in providing relief to those experiencing treatment resistant mental health conditions. Pairing Ketamine treatment with psychotherapy, known as Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT), has been shown to yield more enduring outcomes. Work by Greenway et...