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The Pandemic Nightmare: How COVID-19 led to the worst supply chain meltdown in the American pharmaceutical industry

 The world as we knew it changed forever as the pandemic ravaged the globe leaving footprints of utter misery along its way. Destroying lives and the livelihood of millions of people worldwide, COVID elicited unprecedented and unforeseen impediments that hamstrung the global economy, the ripple effects of which will still be felt for many years [...]

New Year’s Resolutions: The science behind what works and what does not

Paradoxically, change is the one constant that must happen for life to go on! However, every year millions of people make health goals and resolutions, many of which seem very difficult for us to follow through. Why does this happen? Why do we make goals that many of us can’t follow through? Is there a [...]

Impact of Social Media on mental health: How social media changes the brain and negatively affects our mental well-being

An optimum state of mental health can be defined as a holistic state of mental well-being where people not only understand their abilities but also recognize others’ abilities, contributions, and well-being. In a state of optimum mental health, individuals function efficiently to get things done and are capable of contributing significantly to their communities. Social [...]

Are psychoactive hallucinogens and synthetic psychoactive compounds the future for treating mental illness?

There was a time not so long ago when hallucinogens were only identified with the “hippies.” In its heyday, psychoactive compounds not only brought “hip” in the hipsters but also heavily influenced western art and music! Many popular and legendary musicians have publicly admitted to using psychedelics before composing some of their most popular and [...]

Ketamine: therapeutic implications against mental health disorders

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that functions as a non-competitive N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonist. Ketamine can induce psychedelic states even though it doesn't seem to focus largely on the serotonergic system. It is widely heralded by researchers as an effective alternative for the treatment of patients with resistant MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and several other [...]

Long COVID: Is the Cytokine Storm that causes organ damage responsible for persistence of symptoms?

COVID-19 severely affects the respiratory system and in about 15% of the cases causes Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome or ARDS. ARDS is the leading cause of death in patients suffering from COVID-19. However, the cytokine storm elicited by COVID also causes severe damage to many other organs and organ systems. Infection by SARS-COV-2 causes an [...]

Can daily exercise enhance neurogenesis, brain plasticity, and improve brain function?

Although it’s a well-known fact that daily exercise can improve various physical and psychological health parameters; neuroplasticity, brain recovery, and improvement of brain function in relation to regular exercise have been a hot topic of research in the past few years. Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity is an ability of the brain by which growth and [...]

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): A ticking time bomb with a probable biological component

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a severe psychological disorder characterized by excessive grandiosity, constant need for admiration, inability to handle criticisms, fantasies of unlimited power, unstable interpersonal relationships, impulsivity, volatility, and attention-seeking. Research data from community samples suggests that 6.2% of the population and predominantly males (50-75%) are associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.   Many [...]

How Functional Medicine can help you fight Cognitive Impairment and Neurodegeneration

While age is one of the most prominent risk factors of cognitive impairment and neurodegeneration, several studies indicate that stress levels, sedentary lifestyle, environment, exposure to toxins, lack of proper nutrition in diet, and chronic conditions (Alzheimer’s, dementia, etc.) are equally responsible for cognitive decline and impairment. As per the CDC, a person with cognitive [...]

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