A new study examined whether excessive use of social media contributed to feelings of depression and loneliness. The more time you spend scrolling through social media, the more likely you could be contributing to your own feelings of depression and loneliness. A new study from Penn State researchers has determined that social media use correlates… Continue reading Could Limiting Social Media Use Improve Your Mental Health?
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Can Tetris Help Alleviate Anxiety?
Researchers explored whether the classic game could have positive effects on those battling anxiety. Could an old-school video game help ease your anxiety? New research points to yes. According to NPR, Kate Sweeny, a psychologist at the University of California, Riverside, conducted research into whether the game Tetris can have positive effects for those struggling… Continue reading Can Tetris Help Alleviate Anxiety?
Can Quitting Marijuana Improve Memory For Teens?
Impaired memory functions from marijuana use don’t have to be permanent. New research on the impact of marijuana use among teenagers appears to corroborate other studies that suggest cannabis can be detrimental to the development of their brains. However, the recent study also suggests that abstinence from marijuana use for 30 days or more may reverse its… Continue reading Can Quitting Marijuana Improve Memory For Teens?
How Alcohol "Hijacks" Dopamine Pathways
Researchers explored how alcohol affects memories in a recent study. While it’s long been known that alcohol affects the brain’s reward pathways, a new study has shed light on exactly how this happens and how it affects memories made while under the influence. According to Inverse, Brown University researchers have proven that alcohol “affects a… Continue reading How Alcohol "Hijacks" Dopamine Pathways
Are Women At Higher Risk For Pot Addiction?
A new study explored the gender-based differences in the way cannabis affects the body. Women’s hormones put them more at risk than men of becoming addicted to cannabis, a study found. Specifically, the sex hormone oestrogen makes them enjoy the particular high of smoking pot, according to the research. Men are also at risk from… Continue reading Are Women At Higher Risk For Pot Addiction?
Opioid Addiction Rates Higher Than Expected In Massachusetts, Study Says
Nearly 5% of Massachusetts residents may be battling opioid use disorder, according to a new study. Health officials in Massachusetts are expressing concern over the results of a new study, which suggests that more residents are struggling with opioid use disorder than previous research had suggested. Using information culled from a database for public health information,… Continue reading Opioid Addiction Rates Higher Than Expected In Massachusetts, Study Says
Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?
Alcohol-related deaths, specifically cirrhosis of the liver, were as much as 10 times higher for those with diabetes, according to a new study. A Finnish study concluded that diabetes sufferers are at significantly higher risk than the non-diabetic population of death from alcohol-related issues or suicide, due to the strain on their mental health while… Continue reading Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?
Legal Marijuana Linked To Rise In Car Crashes
Legalizing marijuana isn’t completely harmless, according to a pair of new studies. Car crashes went up by about 6% in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a couple of new studies found. Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington have seen an increase in insurance claims for collisions, according to separate studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway… Continue reading Legal Marijuana Linked To Rise In Car Crashes
Can Social Media Reduce Depression In Older Adults With Chronic Pain?
A recent study examined how social media use affected the mental health of elderly adults living with pain. There’s been lots of information put forward about the toll that social media can take on our mental health, with excessive use of social media linked to depression and addictive behaviors. However, a new study indicates that… Continue reading Can Social Media Reduce Depression In Older Adults With Chronic Pain?
Are $1 Test Strips The Key To Curbing Fentanyl Deaths?
Harm reduction advocates are applauding a new study that examines whether the test strips proved beneficial to injection drug users. Fentanyl, the powerful opioid said to be responsible for exacerbating the opioid crisis, could be meeting its match: a $1 test strip that indicates the presence of fentanyl in street drugs. A group of researchers… Continue reading Are $1 Test Strips The Key To Curbing Fentanyl Deaths?