Is a legal drug epidemic plaguing our nation? According to a new study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, it seems that Americans have become increasingly dependent on pharmaceuticals. In 2013, about one in six American adults reported taking at least one psychiatric drug, usually an antidepressant, sedative or antipsychotic, to cope with conditions […]

We live in a world dominated by screens and technological gadgets. If there’s one thing the modern parent of tweens and teens should worry about in this digital age, then it’s the amount of time their kids spend glued to a screen. Whether it’s the screen of their smartphone, tablet or gaming console, according to […]

Hypochondriacs who tend to be worried sick could become sick for real, according to a new study from Norway that suggests the possibility of a mind-body connection between so-called health anxiety and heart disease. As defined by the American Psychological Association, hypochondria is “the conviction that one is ill, despite all evidence to the contrary.” […]

Could ecstasy soon be hitting a pharmacy near you? The FDA recently approved of a large-scale, Phase 3 clinical trial of MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder. The approval follows a series of small-scale studies that have indicated that small amounts of the drug can provide effective treatment for the illness. While it may sound like […]

Naked exercise is making a comeback since its ancient history. The Anglo-Saxon word “gym” is a contraction of the Greek word “gymnasion,” which translates into school for naked exercise. Ancient Greeks exercised nude ritually. The dress code for the Ancient Olympic games was only a pottery flask full of oil to grease up with. This […]

While the medical marijuana  industry may have its engines fired,  government regulations are keeping the industry stuck in first gear . A new study, however, provides us with data that may help prompt the feds to up-shift and decriminalize cannabis. It found that cannabinoid receptors are naturally present in our bodies and that children depend […]

Halloween is on the horizon and the world just continues to get scarier and scarier — but not for the fun and enjoyable reasons that the holiday is known for. No, things are getting scary for all the wrong reasons. Between the likelihood of a Hillary Clinton presidency, the creepy clowns trying to lure people […]

An international independent organization working to secure human rights for all humans, known as the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Global Outreach (MCCL GO) plans on making waves during the Human Rights Council’s upcoming review of the Netherlands. You see, the MCCL GO argues that the Dutch practices of euthanasia and assisted suicide are violations of  […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that affects over 5 million Americans alone. It is also the sixth leading cause of death in America. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that roughly 1-in-3 senior citizens will die with Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia. It kills more people than breast and prostate cancer combined. While there […]

Should prescription drugs that cause more damage than they prevent really be considered medicine? Many doctors are beginning to realize the error of their ways, and are now beginning to see that medication does not always make things better. The pharmaceutical industry has always been inextricably tied to the medical industry; the two seem to […]

It wasn’t long ago scientists believed that most mental illnesses, including autism, major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), were a result of genetics, but that is beginning to change. Psychologists are now warning that too much money is being spent on researching the genetic and biological factors of mental illness, […]

Turmeric is all the rage right now, and for good reason! It’s been used for centuries as both a flavorful spice in a variety of dishes, and as a potent herbal medicine. The yellow-orange hued root provides a whole host of health benefits, and new research has just revealed another one. A study conducted by Australian […]

The largest study conducted on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) found participants who received the treatment and reduced or quit taking antidepressants were less likely to relapse in comparison to those who continued taking antidepressants in conjunction with MBCT. Antidepressant medication (AD) is the most widely used drug to treat symptoms associated with major depression disorder […]

In recent days the body of a 22-year-old girl was found in a car on the parking lot of a Walmart store in Salinas, California. According to Fox News, there are a couple of bizarre twists. First, the attractive young woman – identified as Lauren Jessie Moss – was last seen alive in mid-November. Secondly, and […]

It seems absurd on its face, even villainous, but in true federal government fashion, America’s veterans have been slighted, once again, and in a way that should anger anyone who values the freedom which our military provides us. As reported by Military Times, at least 23 veterans, their family members or current members of the […]