Psychedelic drugs show promise as a treatment for severe mental illnesses and addiction, but some believe the drugs could also benefit people without a mental health diagnosis.
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The United Nations' Therapy Dog
It’s just after noon at the United Nations Staff Counsellor’s Office, and Chloe, the resident therapy dog, has already earned her keep — as well as that office catnap, er, pup-nap. Since Chloe’s arrival that morning, some 10 U.N. staffers have received a quick nuzzle or kiss from the 5-year-old English bulldog, who wags her […]
How psychedelic therapy could treat mental illness — by helping people think more like kids
The brain on psychedelics is surprisingly similar to that of a young child, and psychologist Alison Gopnik says that could explain the drugs’ potential to treat mental illness.
I’m first person to have proton therapy in the UK
THE first indication there was something wrong came last summer when Simon Hardacre began to feel stressed and run down. Like many men he was inclined to attribute his condition to the wear and tear of life but after encouragement from partner Maria Kose, 40, he went to see a GP.
I'm first person to have proton therapy in the UK
NC MEDICAL MARVEL? Simon with the proton beam machine and partner Maria His doctor recommended a series of tests, including one on his prostate, and later at Cheltenham General Hospital the 56-year-old received some bad news. “They confirmed there was a small lump and I had to have a biopsy,” says the father-of-two. “I went […]
Dementia risk higher for those with lung disease but could be treated with oxygen therapy
OXYGEN therapy could help combat dementia in people with lung disease, suggests new research. Breathing in additional oxygen improves the function of blood vessels in the brain of people with breathing difficulties caused by lung conditions, according to the study.
Massage therapy self-regulation doesn’t go far enough to protect Quebecers, federation says
Despite decades of calls for provincial regulation from within the industry, massage therapy remains largely a patchwork of minimum requirements and codes of conduct and the profession is entirely self-regulating.
Naturopath college outlaws therapy that promises ‘complete elimination’ of autism
A homeopathic therapy that promises “complete elimination” of autism has been banned by the regulator for naturopaths in B.C.
Chemo, radiation, therapy — and don’t forget exercise
The prescription pad is increasingly getting a workout as exercise is being prescribed for a host of conditions, from depression to diabetes to cardiovascular disease. Now a group of Australian oncologists want to prescribe exercise for all cancer patients, alongside surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
Diabetes: Hormone replacement therapy slashes risk for women
HORMONE replacement therapy slashes the risk of women developing diabetes by more than a third, according to new research today.
