Life and Living
Learn about the potential benefits of qigong meditation and whether it is worth trying Qigong is an ancient form of meditation that combines slow movements and breathing techniques to promote health and well-being. Although qigong meditation has become popular among celebrities and influencers, research regarding its effectiveness is lacking. Learn about the potential benefits of […]
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) Buying someone a cup of coffee might seem like no big deal, but a new study shows that small acts of kindness have a bigger impact than people believe. In a series of experiments, researchers found that those […]
Latest Mental Health News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) From the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of monkeypox to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, school shootings and devastating wildfires, there’s been no lack of doom and gloom lately, and many folks are glued to the news. For […]
Latest Mental Health News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) Jon Kostas, a lifelong resident of New York City, started bar-hopping at age 13. At the height of his alcoholism, he was consuming as many as 30 drinks a night. Desperate for a way out, Kostas, 32, turned […]
Generic Name: naloxone Brand Name: Zimhi Drug Class: Opioid Antagonists; Opioid Reversal Agents What is naloxone, and what is it used for? Naloxone is a life-saving medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of overdose of opioids such as heroin and morphine or for post-surgical reversal when opioids are used for pain relief (analgesia). Naloxone injection […]
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) Marijuana and hallucinogen use are at an all-time high among young adults, U.S. health officials reported Monday. Compared to five or 10 years ago, the use of these drugs over the past year has risen significantly among 19- to 30-year-olds, according to the […]
Latest Mental Health News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) If you think hallucinogens like LSD are a thing of the past, think again. New research estimates that the use of mind-altering LSD rose from less than 1% in 2002 to 4% in 2019 among people aged 18 […]
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) Naloxone is a lifesaving antidote to an opioid overdose, but it may be priced too high for those most vulnerable to opioid-related death, a new study finds. Between 2014 and 2018, naloxone costs rose 500% for those without insurance, while out-of-pocket costs for […]
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned a maker of nicotine gummies to stop marketing what is an illegal product. In what is a first-of-its-kind warning, the agency said it considers these gummies particularly concerning because they resemble candy and […]
Latest Mental Health News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) Amid a stark shortage of psychiatric beds that only worsened for millions suffering from mental illnesses during the pandemic, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is rolling out a new model that can help communities determine exactly how many […]