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Panic attacks: sour candy and cold exposure may quickly calm a panic spike
Sour candy for panic attacks On a Reddit conversation titled “What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know?”, a…
videoListening to theta binaural beats may help calm and sleep
Binaural beats are a sound effect made by playing two slightly different tones, one in each ear. The brain perceives…
videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
Walking is the simplest way to lose fat and keep it off
Walking works for fat loss because most people can do it every day without pain or fear. It builds a…
Taking strategic breaks every 90 minutes keeps the brain sharp
An anonymous Redditor claiming to be a cognitive scientist posted the following message in r/Biohackers: As a cognitive scientist, I’ve…
Normalizing GRIK4 gene dosage reverses anxiety by rebalancing amygdala neurons
Researchers identified regular-firing neurons in the centrolateral amygdala that drive anxiety behaviors. Normalizing GRIK4 gene dosage in basolateral amygdala pyramidal cells reversed anxiety, depression, and social deficits in mice overexpressing the gene, suggesting a targeted treatment approach for anxiety disorders.
Childhood trauma linked to smaller hippocampus after romantic breakups
A new study links romantic breakups to smaller hippocampal brain volume in adults with childhood trauma, showing how early adversity heightens stress sensitivity.
videoUnderstanding women’s menstrual cycles: how hormones impact mood and behavior
A menstrual cycle typically lasts 28-32 days, this varies among women.Day 1 is the first day of bleeding, lasting 3-7…
Lucid dreaming: induction methods, benefits, and scientific research
Lucid dreaming is a phenomenon where the dreamer becomes aware they are dreaming and may even gain control over the…