No matter how bad you think Covid policies were, they were intended to be worse.
With every mass shooting, there's a renewed call for stricter gun control laws. The only problem is: guns aren't the problem. Guns have always been a part of America's culture. As long as the conversation centers around gun-control we'll continue to neglect something even more important and just as deadly: the growing mental health crisis that has been decades in the making. Where it begins and why may surprise you
What I discovered in my own Keurig was shocking and sickening and why I am kicking my Keurig to the curb
This adaptogenic, Ayurvedic herb has been used for thousands of years to rejuvenate and strengthen the body.
Why the same mushroom that expands your mind also extends your cellular lifespan
Do you want a quick, easy, no-prep snack that can keep you fueled on-the-go while reducing your risk of disease and death? It sounds nuts -- and it is nuts!
The opioid-related death rate is growing in the U.S., and health officials surmise that cannabis may reduce the necessity of opioid prescriptions
Antidepressants are big business. But for the same money, and without the side effects, a little mindfulness can do the same job.
Crohn's disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, presents significant challenges for patients and clinicians alike, but recent research has turned attention to vitamin D as a potential solution
A new study published in the BMJ found that 55 of the 92 American doctors who determine what diagnoses and treatments are included in the APA's most recent edition of the DSM
Imagine going through grueling cancer treatments--surgery, radiation, chemotherapy--only to later discover that your "cancer" was never going to progress or threaten your life. For many people diagnosed by cancer screening, this devastating scenario is a reality. A new study reveals the shocking scope of overdiagnosis across several common cancer screening programs.
If you feel highly anxious, cannot sleep, have a child with hyperactivity attention deficit issues or are a woman experiencing discomforting symptoms of PMS, menstrual syndrome or menopause, valerian may be the answer
RFK's recent controversial statements about the link between antidepressants and violence have far more of a basis in the biomedical literature than the media lets on.
Scientific studies support the use of marijuana to address symptoms of PTSD, including anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, psychosis, and pain
New research suggests that while long-term use of common anti-anxiety medications may not increase dementia risk, it could be quietly reshaping critical areas of the brain. However, this is just one of many concerning findings about benzodiazepines that have emerged in recent years.
Echinacea's immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects are well-known, but its potential psychotropic effects are just beginning to be explored. Now, researchers believe this herbal remedy may even offer anxiety relief
Are you looking to support positive mental health without using pharmaceuticals? Psilocybin may be gaining mainstream acceptance by providing a safe "trip" out of desolation and into a more open, positive state of mind
If it Isn't in Your Cup, it Should Be
For 1 in 7 new mothers, what should be joy can turn to darkness. But a new dawn is breaking...
You know chocolate tastes great. But now science has delivered the best news yet: Dark chocolate may just be nature’s perfect superfood
Special interests have captured our legislature and are diverting scarce resources and attention away from a massive public health crisis impacting New Jersey families
When describing the cultural impact of social media, to call it “phenomenal” would be an understatement. But is the overuse of social networking sites like Facebook on par with the use of physically addictive and/or mind-altering substances?
Psychiatric medications have some dangerous, often-overlooked side effects, which could include suicide and homicide
Psych drugs not only have a laundry list of side effects; they can also be downright dangerous.
