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The Widowhood Effect and COVID-19: What seniors need to know.
This article was published on KevinMD and Psychology Today. The coronavirus has taken a major toll on virtually all aspects of our lives, especially for those of us who live in urban areas. As many others have rightfully pointed out, the dangers of the disease extend well beyond the physical complications caused by the SARS-CoV-2 […]
Diabetes, Depression, and Diet: How our food choices can impact body and mind
As seen in Psychology Today. Three of the most burdensome and unfortunately commons conditions affecting people in the United States are obesity, diabetes, and depression. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention found that the prevalence of obesity in 2017-18 in the United States was 42.4% (around 138 million people). Meanwhile, the CDC estimates that […]
Understanding the Buzz About Magic Mushrooms: A look at how psilocybin affects the brain
As seen in Psychology Today. Cultures throughout the world have used plants and fungi with psychedelic properties for millennia to produce altered states of mind. More than just temporarily transforming the lens through which one sees the world, these drugs were considered sacred because those who took them frequently had mystical or religious experiences. To […]
