A recent study reveals that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, may be as effective as the medication omeprazole in treating symptoms of indigestion, with significant reductions in symptoms observed in both treatment groups over a period of 28 to 56 days. While the study, conducted on 206 individuals in Thailand, suggests promising results, the … Read more
When you’re rollerblading in a busy park, walking through a mountainous forest, or walking down the street with your squirrel-chasing puppy, you’ll probably notice your heart beating faster than usual. These activities feel more like leisure than serious exercise. But in reality, you’re doing zone 2 cardio training, a type of steady-state aerobic training that’s … Read more
Credit: JAMA (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.14530 A collaboration between 34 researchers from 18 institutions analyzed the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in patients with major depressive disorder. In an article, “Single-dose psilocybin treatment for major depressive disorder: a randomized controlled trial,” published in JAMAthe team found a rapid onset of antidepressant effects, sustained reduction in depressive … Read more