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A study found that "three years since legalization, Canadian cannabis consumers generally had increasingly favourable perceptions of legal vs. illegal products – except for price – with variation across the provinces and frequency of cannabis use."
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.comSubmitted by OregonTripleBeam t3_yvewlw
New study shows how mindfulness can benefit our romantic relationships: Mindfulness can help to enhance attachment security among romantic couples. The new findings deepen understanding of the longitudinal interplay between partners’ mindfulness and attachment style.
psypost.orgSubmitted by lolfuys t3_10pjz7r
Exposure to nature linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. More green space was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's while exposure to greenery, park space and 'blue space' such as lakes, rivers & ponds, was associated with a decreased risk of Parkinson's hospitalisations.
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Higher COVID-19 vaccination rates are associated with lower COVID-19 mortality. A 10-percentage-point increase in vaccination was associated with an 18.1% decrease in mortality after 6 months and a 16.8% decrease after 12 months. High-income countries had higher vaccine coverage.
mdpi.comSubmitted by glawgii t3_zxtnx7
Psychedelics activate the same receptors as serotonin, so why aren't we always tripping? Psychedelics may cause neuronal plasticity and relieve depression by activating intracellular serotonin receptors that serotonin itself cannot, suggests a new study.
technologynetworks.comSubmitted by rjmsci t3_113z79j
Researchers show that the same system in the brain that enables us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviour: “These results contradict the conventional wisdom that we need to suppress our own fear system in order to help others who are in danger”
news.ki.seSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_yjj3qn
Immuno-suppressants may negatively affect SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses. In a study on autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) patients, neutralizing antibody levels were significantly lower for AIRD patient than in controls. Arthritis treatments were risk factors for reduced responses
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A Swedish study found elite male soccer players are 1.5 times more likely to develop neurodegenerative disease compared to population controls. A previous study from Scotland suggested that soccer players were 3.5 times more likely to develop neurodegenerative disease.
thelancet.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_11uxoko
Twitter conspiracy theories during the pandemic involving Bill Gates. The study found what is most concerning is the speed and rapid spread of bot use to unforeseen areas. Researchers are just beginning to get a glimpse of issues and concerns that will result from this technology
liebertpub.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_11rufqy
Study of 578 mental health apps indicates current app marketplaces primarily offer basic features such as psychoeducation, goal tracking, and mindfulness but fewer innovative features such as specialized therapies. Privacy challenges remain common as well.
jamanetwork.comSubmitted by lolfuys t3_zxrve3