Anxiety disorders affect millions of people worldwide, and while medication can be helpful for some individuals, it is not the only solution. Many people prefer to explore alternative methods to manage their anxiety or complement their medication with non-pharmacological techniques.…
In the pursuit of improving the cognitive abilities and enhancing learning, scientists and researchers have explored various methods and technologies. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) has emerged as a promising tool in the field of cognitive enhancement. By applying a…
Neuralink, the neurotech startup co-founded by Elon Musk, has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its first in-human clinical study. Neuralink’s brain implant, called the Link, aims to help patients with severe paralysis control external technologies…
What is brain fog and what are the symptoms? Brain fog is a condition that affects cognitive function and can have a profound impact on a person’s quality of life. It is characterized by symptoms such as memory problems, difficulty…
What is a major depressive disorder (MDD)? Major depression (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. There can be a number of distressing symptoms associated with MDD, which can affect different parts of a person’s…
Transcranial alternating current stimulator (tACS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation method in which electrical current is applied to the scalp to alter brain activity. With origins dating back to the early 20th century, researchers began using electrical stimulation brain activity…
Anxiety and depression are two common mental health disorders that affect millions of people worldwide – and the COVID-19 pandemic only added fuel to the fire. Based on data from 2019, 301 million people suffer from anxiety and 280 million…
Technology is a double-edged sword. Take social media, for example. It allows us to connect with friends and family across the world, share our lives, and discover new interests, but it’s ironically a social technology that reduces social involvement and…
In times when conventional therapies and medications don’t seem to be helping, many have turned to alternative treatments to find relief for chronic pain, depression, and other conditions. Whether it’s naturopathy, herbal medicine, or Eastern practices such as acupuncture, it’s…
Mental health has a past, present, and future – a future that sees an increase in talk therapy and better mental health education. This shift in society’s attitudes, coupled with declining mental health, has urged people to constantly seek new…