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Sunshine as an Antidepressant? : The link between vitamin D and depression

by Samoon Ahmad • January 20, 2020

As seen in Psychology Today, Like all vitamins, vitamin D is integral to several bodily functions. It helps the body absorb calcium, which makes it important for bone health. Those who do not receive adequate levels of vitamin D may suffer from weak bones—a condition known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults—while older […]


The Link Between BDNF and Neuroplasticity: How this lesser-known neurochemical can boost brain health

by Samoon Ahmad • January 10, 2020

As seen in Psychology Today. The human brain is by far the most complex and intricate organ in the body. Apart from regulating our most basic biological functions, the brain is also the seat of consciousness. When something is not right, either due to an irregularity in neurochemical signaling or because of structural deficits caused […]


Can MDMA Really Help Patients with PTSD?: The Potential Benefits of Ecstasy-Influenced Memory Reconsolidation

by Samoon Ahmad • October 1, 2019

As seen in Psychology Today. Recent media reports have described that medical professionals are using MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This may seem like an unorthodox approach or the musings of a few fringe figures. While unorthodox, neither is the case. The treatment has been rigorously tested, and the United State Food […]