Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM), is a holistic healing system that has been practiced for centuries. It is based on a comprehensive understanding of the human body and mind and its relationship with nature. Traditional...
CBD for Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Numerous studies suggest that CBD may offer various positive effects on the body, making it a favored choice for those seeking natural remedies. Explore some of the key health benefits associated with CBD, As the interest in...
CBD Supplementation Improves Perceived Sleep Quality and Immune Function in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers saw an overall improvement in sleep evaluation scores [LSEQ scores] in the CBD group after eight weeks (P= 0.04). The cannabis plant contains 140 cannabinoids that has been used medicinally since ancient times1....
Dog-Assisted Therapy Reduces Stress and Improves Mood in Healthy Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Participants partaking in the animal-assisted intervention experienced increased brain activity and reported improved feelings of fatigue, stress, and depression when interacting with the dog compared to when at rest. ...
Aromatherapy Improves Symptoms of Anxiety in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. After treatment with chamomile aromatherapy, researchers observed a significant reduction in heart rate (P <0.001), systolic blood pressure (P <0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (P<0.001). Acute coronary syndrome...
CBD Supports Pain Relief in Participants Suffering from Dental Pain
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. At 180min, both CBD groups had a maximum pain reduction of 73% from baseline. Considering the recent opioid crisis, health care providers need alternative pain-relieving medicine. Particularly, in patients with severe...
Pet Ownership Offsets the Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Living Alone
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This analysis revealed that pet ownership was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone but not those living with others (p<0.05). The proportion of individuals living alone in 2021...
Combination of Lavender Oil and Music Therapy Reduces Anxiety in Subjects Undergoing MRI Scans
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial show that subjects in the aromatherapy plus music therapy group experienced a significantly greater ∆STAI-1 value (all p < 0.001) and ∆SAS (all p <...
Dog-Assisted Therapy Significantly Reduces Stress in School Children
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 20-minute animal-assisted intervention over the course of a 6-week school term resulted in improvements in mean cortisol levels in both mainstream school children and children with special educational needs. In adolescence, a...
Music Intervention Increases Gray Matter Volume and Verbal Working Memory in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of 132 healthy older adults in both the piano and musical culture group revealed a widespread pattern of positive GM volume changes over 6 months (p < 0.001) in the neocortex, subcortical structures, and in the...