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🍄 Discover How Psilocybin Could Revolutionize Pain Management

🔗 Stress and Obesity: Unravelling the Complex Connection

🥦 Four Superfoods to Combat Inflammation: Experts Advise

🇬🇧 UK Facing Sleep Health Crisis, New Report Reveals

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Discover How Psilocybin Could Revolutionize Pain Management

Recent studies at the University of Michigan reveal that psilocybin, commonly found in magic mushrooms, might significantly alleviate chronic pain in rats, specifically pain caused by touch. This pioneering research points towards potential new pathways for treating chronic pain in humans, using psychedelic substances.

5 Things You Need To Know

1. Psilocybin's Effectiveness: Significantly reduces chronic pain in rats, specifically from physical touch.

2. Types of Pain Tested: Researchers studied mechanical hypersensitivity and thermal hyperalgesia in rats.

3. Research Method: Used intravenous formalin injections to induce chronic pain in rat models.

4. Long-lasting Relief: Psilocybin provided extended pain relief, suggesting central nervous system involvement.

5. Future Implications: Highlights potential for psilocybin in treating chronic pain, beyond traditional medications.

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Stress and Obesity: Unravelling the Complex Connection

Psychology Today explores the intricate relationship between stress and obesity, focusing on how emotional stress contributes to overeating and how body fat distribution is influenced by stress hormones.

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Four Superfoods to Combat Inflammation: Experts Advise

Learn the four superfoods touted by experts to help combat bodily inflammation, offering natural alternatives for health improvement.

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UK Facing Sleep Health Crisis, New Report Reveals

There is an emerging sleep health crisis among Brits. It is having a significant impact on sleep, overall health and well-being.

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