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Several religious groups have historically used psychedelics for healing. Now, a growing number are pushing for their use as a way to mystical experiences.
Although quitting antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms, they are generally less severe than those of heroin.
We all want to eat healthily, especially as we reset our health goals at the start of a new year. But sometimes these plans are sabotaged by powerful cravings for sweet, salty or carb-heavy foods.
It is unknown exactly how SSRIs and psychedelics treat depression, but their ability to boost flexibility may be more important than previously thought.
Change in the brain usually comes with plenty of effort over time. Neuroscientists are working to understand how psychedelic drugs provide a shortcut that seems to rely on existing brain systems.
When fruit flies see other dead fruit flies, their life spans are cut short. Other species also undergo analogous physiological changes when seeing their dead.
Reaching for pasta or a bowl of comforting soup? Here’s how the cooler months can affect our cravings.
Day to day, sunshine might not affect our mood – but light and dark seasons do.
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.
Just because we don’t understand the precise mechanism behind depression, doesn’t mean we should dismiss drugs that are known to be effective.
A new shows there’s no clear evidence that depression is caused by abnormally low levels of serotonin in the brain.
Drinking more water can make you feel happier – and not drinking enough may contribute to feelings of anxiety and fatigue.
When dealing with a difficult event, such as the current pandemic, the electrical current that governs our brains is altered, affecting behaviour and mood.
Feeling desperate for a hug? You’re not alone. Research suggests positive physical touch benefits our mental health.
Tryptophan, found in food, is an important ingredient in the neurotransmitter serotonin. But is that enough to support it as a possible mood booster? The research is decidedly mixed.
New study challenges traditional view of Parkinson’s disease.
Women are more prone to immune-related diseases like allergies and irritable bowel syndrome. But this may be due to the fact that they have super-strong immune systems.
There are many examples of hierarchies in the animal world. Bees, for example, send males off to die after breeding season.
While AI seems unstoppable, our improved understanding of human brains is levelling the playing field for now.
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Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, Edith Cowan University
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Professor and Head of Epigenetics and Neural Plasticity, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Research Associate in Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, UCL
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Professor and Director of the Stoneygate Centre for Excellence in Empathic Healthcare, University of Leicester
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences, RMIT University
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Matilda R. Wilson Endowed Chair, Associate Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University
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Conjoint Clinical Associate Professor, Deakin University School of Medicine and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Deakin University
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Executive Director of the Institute for Health and Sport, Professor of Physical Activity and Mental Health, Victoria University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Affiliate Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
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Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Head of Genes Environment and Behaviour Laboratory, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health