We Can Train Ourselves to be More Playful
Razi Berry Simple exercises can help to make people more playful and consequently feel more satisfied with their lives. This has been revealed in a new study by psychologists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. The researchers had participants in an experiment perform a week of exercises […]
Peppermint for Dysphagia
Razi Berry Imagine that while eating a delicious meal at your favorite restaurant, your joy is cut short because of difficulty swallowing your food, followed by chest pain. If you go see a doctor about these symptoms, and there is no evidence of a cardiac cause of the chest pain, you could be diagnosed as […]
Suffering with IBS? This Type of CBT Tailored Specifically for IBS May be Most Effective, Study Says
Razi Berry Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 – 20 percent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits significantly affect patients’ quality of life and can force them to take days off work. CBT tailored specifically for IBS via teletherapy or interactive website is more effective in relieving […]
Scientist Raises Doubt on Benefit of Neuroelectrical Therapies
Razi Berry Brain stimulation with electrical current is becoming increasingly popular for treating a wide range of pathologies: depression, anxiety, developmental disorders and even Alzheimer’s disease. But a recent research study has put the effectiveness of these treatments into question – specifically, transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). What is Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)? From […]