There are more and more studies raising alarms about the impact of being lonely on our health. And the conclusions of those studies really shocked me so I decided to summarize and share this research in this blog. But first...
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Ashwagandha
"Ashwagandha" is a medicinal herb commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India. Its botanical name is Withania somnifera, and it is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. Ashwagandha has also been called the king of...
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays essential roles in red blood cell formation, cell/energy metabolism, nervous system function and the production of DNA. Vitamin B12 is an elaborate molecular jigsaw involving around 30 individual components. It is...
Cannabis: the good and the bad
Here is a summary of the positive effects of cannabis and the adverse effects that it can exert on humans: The bad: Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory and learning, say researchers. Their study has implications...
Psychedelics
Psychedelics are powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. They can cause thought and visual/auditory changes and induce an altered state of consciousness. They are generally considered physiologically safe and do not lead to...
Exercise and its benefits
We all know (hopefully!) that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or what are the benefits of exercise. I would like to emphasize from the beginning that these benefits are backed up by...
Stress vs Depression
Some stress, caused by regular life challenges, is unavoidable. And while feeling nervous about a date, a work presentation or frustrated by an overprotecting parent or an obnoxious boss is not fun, nobody would compare it to the challenge that...
