Explore the potential of psychedelic therapy for veterans as a groundbreaking initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to address mental health challenges. Discover the unique benefits and challenges of incorporating alternative treatments for PTSD and depression among service members.
In popular culture – from advertising to movies and television – the message is clear: the elderly are not sexually active or intimate, says Hong Kong sex therapist and relationship counsellor Cynthia Ho. “Whenever the media expresses the need for, or enjoyment of sex, they mostly use healthy models that represent youth and beauty,” says … Read more
The FDA has asked companies to expand clinical trials in children ages 5 to 11 after reports of rare side effects in young adults. But as the more transmissible Delta variant drives a fourth surge, parents are getting anxious. Millions of parents across the nation are facing a stressful dilemma in the coming weeks: whether … Read more
Who qualifies for a coronavirus booster shot? Why it’s still unclear. – National Geographic While people with immune-compromising conditions rejoice over the FDA decision, may questions remain unanswered. “Finally!” exclaimed Margaret Collins, a 43-year-old geologist from Fort Worth, Texas, in response to the news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use … Read more
Jennifer Aniston explains cutting off unvaccinated friends – BBC News Jennifer Aniston explains cutting off unvaccinated friends Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing image source Getty Images image caption Jennifer Aniston recently took part in the Friends reunion Jennifer Aniston has expanded on why she has cut off some … Read more
Dementia and cognitive decline: Tooth loss may raise risk A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds an association between tooth loss and the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The researchers found that the more teeth a person had lost, the greater their risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline. The research, published in JAMDA: … Read more
Cognitively stimulating activities delay Alzheimer’s by 5 years The authors of a new study conclude that older adults who participate in cognitively stimulating activities could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by 5 years. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurological disorder. In 2020, around 5.8 million people in the United States were living with the … Read more
Thousands protested the policy in France, while others signed up for shots. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio appeared on Friday to entertain the possibility of implementing vaccination passports in the nation’s largest city. The mayor, who had previously said vaccine passports could be an important tool if balanced with privacy concerns, encouraged businesses “to … Read more
Dayna Frank didn’t think it would come to this. “Never in the last six months did I think we would be looking at a vaccination or test mandate,” says the president and CEO of First Avenue , the famed Minneapolis, Minnesota, music venue. “Never, ever thought we would do that.” But last week, as troubling … Read more
What is Hyaluronic Acid, and Does it Really Improve Your Skin? by Sarah Siegel What is Hyaluronic Acid, and Does it Really Improve Your Skin? Ever wonder what’s really behind the trendy ingredients in your beauty products? That’s exactly how we feel about hyaluronic acid , which has become a huge buzz word in the … Read more
