by Sue Robbins | Oct 21, 2020 | Miscellaneous
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, report that the severity of their symptoms was reduced by about half within four hours of smoking cannabis, according to a Washington State University study. The researchers analyzed data inputted into the Strainprint...
by Sue Robbins | Oct 1, 2020 | Wellness
A study finds that 10 minutes of massage or relaxation can activate the body’s system for overcoming stress. Share on The damaging effects of stress are well-known, but fortunately, our bodies have a built-in system for managing and recovering from it. This system is...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 22, 2020 | Miscellaneous
US cases of depression have tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic A large study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Share on PinterestRecent data indicate that the number...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 18, 2020 | Miscellaneous
In Hard Times, a Barrage of Ads Promises Peace of Mind Meditation apps, tinctures, stress-busting gummies — spending on commercials for all of them is rising amid the pandemic’s climbing death toll and economic strain. A lethal pandemic and widespread unemployment...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 26, 2020 | Wellness
Behaviors such as following a healthy diet and avoiding news/updates about COVID-19 were found to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression among adults. The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have caused an increase in symptoms of anxiety and depression in some patients....
