We’re all familiar with the phenomenon of suicide, but there’s another kind of death that results from losing all hope. It’s called “give-up-itis,” and a researcher has now identified markers of the extraordinary condition as well as areas of the brain that may influence it. Give-up-itis, formally known as psychogenic death, usually follows a trauma… Continue reading The Death of Hope
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An Almost Unknown Psychedelic to Kick the Habit
Addiction is a public-health crisis in America today, without many good treatment options. But researchers are looking into ibogaine, an hallucinogenic drug that shows promise for getting rid of both cravings and withdrawal symptoms for a wide variety of substances, including heroin, cocaine, and opioids. Ibogaine, which is derived from a Central West African shrub,… Continue reading An Almost Unknown Psychedelic to Kick the Habit
Stop Thinking About Retirement
Most people spend decades looking forward to retirement, ostensibly so they can stop working and start living. But if the statistics are to be believed, it seems that retiring may be bad for your health. In fact, one British study found that, after an initial period of greater health and well-being, retirement can increase your… Continue reading Stop Thinking About Retirement
Quitting Smoking for Older Adults
“I’ve smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years—what’s the use of quitting now? Will I even be able to quit after all this time?” No matter your age, quitting smoking improves your health. If you quit smoking, you are likely to add years to your life, breathe more easily, have more energy,… Continue reading Quitting Smoking for Older Adults
Want A Good Relationship? Don’t Turn Away
Of all the tactics used by couples when they’re in conflict, researchers now say, withdrawing “like a turtle into its shell” is the most damaging. And expecting your significant other to be a mind reader isn’t much help, either. Those attitudes are two of the most common kinds of “disengagement in relationships, and both can… Continue reading Want A Good Relationship? Don’t Turn Away