El Diario NY https://eldiariony.com Últimas Noticias de New York, USA, y El Mundo Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:58 +0000 es hourly 1 https://eldiariony.com/wp-content/themes/eldiariony/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png El Diario NY https://eldiariony.com 144 144 Eva Mendes talks mental health: ‘Tell me what’s wrong with me’ https://eldiariony.com/2015/03/13/eva-mendes-talks-mental-health-%c2%91tell-me-what%c2%92s-wrong-with-me%c2%92/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:03:00 +0000 http://migrationaux4.laopinion.com/2015/03/13/eva-mendes-talks-mental-health-%c2%91tell-me-what%c2%92s-wrong-with-me%c2%92/ How to prevent narcissistic children https://eldiariony.com/2015/03/12/how-to-prevent-narcissistic-children/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:03:00 +0000 http://migrationaux4.laopinion.com/2015/03/12/how-to-prevent-narcissistic-children/ Jennifer Garner’s humble take on beauty and self-esteem https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/19/jennifer-garner%c2%92s-humble-take-on-beauty-and-self-esteem/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux8.laopinion.com/2015/02/19/jennifer-garner%c2%92s-humble-take-on-beauty-and-self-esteem/ Mexican boy diagnosed with ‘fear of growing up’ https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/09/mexican-boy-diagnosed-with-%c2%91fear-of-growing-up%c2%92/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux6.laopinion.com/2015/02/09/mexican-boy-diagnosed-with-%c2%91fear-of-growing-up%c2%92/ Is there some truth in the shamanistic view on mental illness? https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/07/is-there-some-truth-in-the-shamanistic-view-on-mental-illness/ Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux6.laopinion.com/2015/02/07/is-there-some-truth-in-the-shamanistic-view-on-mental-illness/ How the movie ‘Frozen’ helped a woman out of depression https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/04/how-the-movie-%c2%91frozen%c2%92-helped-a-woman-out-of-depression/ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux6.laopinion.com/2015/02/04/how-the-movie-%c2%91frozen%c2%92-helped-a-woman-out-of-depression/ Fighters, brain shrinkage and slowed processing https://eldiariony.com/2015/02/03/fighters-brain-shrinkage-and-slowed-processing/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:02:00 +0000 http://migrationaux6.laopinion.com/2015/02/03/fighters-brain-shrinkage-and-slowed-processing/ What selfie-loving men tend to have in common https://eldiariony.com/2015/01/11/what-selfie-loving-men-tend-to-have-in-common/ Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:01:00 +0000 http://migrationaux18.laopinion.com/2015/01/11/what-selfie-loving-men-tend-to-have-in-common/ Men who share “selfies,” or photos of themselves taken by themselves, may seem like they crave attention via social media, but in real life the opposite may actually be true. According to research from Jesse Fox, assistant professor of Communication at The Ohio State University, and Margaret Rooney, a graduate student at Ohio State, selfie-obsessed men tend to exhibit more antisocial traits compared to others. It should comes as no surprise research indicates men who post selfies tend to be narcissistic, but the latest data is the first to prove the theory through an actual study. What’s more, though narcissism was to be expected, the men posting the most selfies also showed significant antisocial traits like psychopathy. SEE ALSO: I found the perfect one: Shadow selfie “Most people don’t think that men even do that sort of thing, but they definitely do,” Fox said to MNT. “It’s not surprising that men who post a lot of selfies and spend more time editing them are more narcissistic, but this is the first time it has actually been confirmed in a study. The more interesting finding is that they also score higher on this other antisocial personality trait, psychopathy, and are more prone to self-objectification.” Psychopathy, according to Psychology Today, is a mental disorder characterized by a lack of conscience and empathy, which tends to make these individuals manipulative and volatile. It is often difficult to spot a psychopath, and even when they are diagnosed, they are difficult–if not impossible–to treat because they have no desire to change. Self-objectification can become just as much of an issue for the selfie-loving man even if psychopathy isn’t a predominant trait. According to Fox and Rooney, self-objectification means an individual values their appearance above any other positive traits.  This can lead to other mental issues. Men who edited their selfies before posting them online ranked the highest in traits related to narcissism and self-objectification. SEE ALSO: Selfies and mental illness: A growing connection “We know that self-objectification leads to a lot of terrible things, like depression and eating disorders in women,” Fox said. “With the growing use of social networks, everyone is more concerned with their appearance. That means self-objectification may become a bigger problem for men, as well as for women.” Researchers caution that, as more research on social media behaviors becomes known, users need to be aware of what they are presenting to the world. While it may seem appealing to post attractive images online, the more you post the worse you may actually appear to those around you.

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]]> Is the bilingual advantage a hoax? https://eldiariony.com/2015/01/10/is-the-bilingual-advantage-a-hoax/ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 18:01:00 +0000 http://migrationaux18.laopinion.com/2015/01/10/is-the-bilingual-advantage-a-hoax/ Within the last 5 years, research has suggested individuals speaking two or more languages experience significant cognitive advantages. These benefits include improved learning ability and the delay of degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer’s. But is there really a bilingual advantage, or have we all been the victims of selective research publishing? As with any research topic, there are almost always studies that both support and refute core claims. The brain benefits of speaking multiple languages is no exception, and a new survey suggests there may be just as much evidence squashing bilingual advantage as there is to champion it. SEE ALSO: The benefits of being bilingual: Why we should learn a second language So why has the public only been made aware of the supporting research? According to researcher Angela de Bruin of Edinburgh University, it comes down to selective publishing, or the ability for medical publications to pick and choose which articles they publish and which ones they don’t. “Publishing only ‘successful’ studies means that we do not have access to many valuable studies that could increase our understanding of the actual effects of bilingualism,” said de Bruin in a press release. “The ‘bilingual advantage’ has received much attention and is now often considered to be common wisdom. Especially because of its societal relevance, it is important to realize that our interpretation of these advantages may be biased by the type of studies published.” Selective publishing doesn’t necessarily mean research journals are trying to dupe the public. Selective publishing is often a form of marketing plan; after all, people enjoy reading about positive advancements in science as opposed to articles that disprove popular theory. The more positive and progressive studies a journal publishes, the more interesting and enjoyable it is, and therefore the more copies it sells or subscriptions it generates. As for the bilingual advantage specifically, it does look like selective publishing have some influence. According to de Bruin, out of 104 bilingual advantage research abstracts investigated, 38 percent described studies that supported a bilingual advantage, 13 percent found mixed results that tended to support the advantage, 32 percent found mixed results that challenged the advantage, and 16 percent failed to find an advantage at all. Out of those studies, 63 percent that supported the bilingual advantage, either partly or completely, were published, but only 36 percent of the studies that mainly or fully failed to support the advantage were published. SEE ALSO: More benefits of bilingualism discovered Of course, the numbers still favor that a bilingual advantage does exist; however, the benefits may not be as cut-and-dry as they appear to be. There were almost as many studies with mixed results as there were those that completed supported a bilingual advantage, suggesting more research is required before the bilingual advantage can be known as medical common knowledge. “All data, not just selected data that supports a particular theory, should be shared, and this is especially true when it comes to data regarding issues that have enormous societal relevance and implications, such as bilingualism,” de Bruin and colleagues concluded in their report.

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]]> The psychology of always being late https://eldiariony.com/2015/01/08/the-psychology-of-always-being-late/ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:01:00 +0000 http://migrationaux18.laopinion.com/2015/01/08/the-psychology-of-always-being-late/ Chances are you’ve encountered a person who is always late, be it someone at the office or someone who is a member of your family or social circle. What does this mean? Generally it means that person is told to arrive someplace 15 minutes sooner than everyone else–and when they are still late, it means irritation for everyone waiting and the possibility of an argument. But while individuals who are chronically late may be difficult to deal with, they have just as much reason behind their actions as does someone who is chronically early. SEE ALSO: The psychology of jealousy: Why do we feel it? “Late is when people start getting annoyed,” noted Psychology Today’s Neel Burton, M.D.. “They get annoyed because your lateness betrays a lack of respect and consideration for them—and so they get more annoyed, and more quickly, if they are (or think they are) your social or hierarchical superiors. Unless you present a very good excuse for being late, preferably something that is out of your control (e.g. an elephant on the motorway), being late sends out the message, “My time is more valuable than yours”, that is, “I am more important than you”, and perhaps even, “I am doing you a favor by turning up at all.” Being late is associated with being rude, even if that is not the intent of the person who isn’t on time. When someone is late, others in the party begin to wonder if the reason is passive-aggressive; maybe that person is showing their disapproval for a meeting by not arriving at the designated time. Being late almost always reflects poorly on the individual running behind. That person is automatically labeled as inconsiderate, selfish, rude, and possibly problematic. Good excuses, and good intentions while being late But people who are chronically late often don’t have diabolical motives behind their actions. According to Adoree Durayappah, also of Psychology Today, people are chronically late for one very simple reason: they don’t want to be early. The person who is chronically late is often worried showing up early is just as rude. Just as some people hate to be late and show up early (sometimes extremely so), the chronic late person hates to be early. This hatred of being early stems from a number of reason, including: Being early is inefficient; who wants to sit around with nothing to do? Being early is often awkward. If you arrive before an event begins, small talk might have to occur, or you might have to find a way to otherwise occupy yourself. Your time is just as valuable: While it’s considered respectful and polite to be on time, your time is just as valuable as someone else’s, and could be spend being otherwise productive. You don’t want to be rude by showing up too early. Some people prep their homes before guests arrive, and showing up too early could disrupt that process or embarrass the host. The bottom line is that being early can be just as annoying as being late, so the goal is to learn what is “too” late and “too” early. According to Burton, under 10 minutes late is acceptable and eliminates the chance of arriving early. SEE ALSO: The difference between reality and imagination in the brain “In many social situations, I am often exactly eight minutes late,” he stated. “Why? Well, it goes without saying that being early is just as rude, if not more so, than being late, while being exactly on time can sometimes catch out your host (I myself am often caught out by people who are bang on time, which I guess is a form of me being late). On the other hand, being eight minutes late is not perceived as being late, and gives your host just enough time to sit down for a couple of minutes, gather his or her thoughts, and begin to look forward to your arrival.”

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]]> Why we all look bad in dressing room mirrors https://eldiariony.com/2015/01/03/why-we-all-look-bad-in-dressing-room-mirrors/ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 11:01:00 +0000 http://migrationaux18.laopinion.com/2015/01/03/why-we-all-look-bad-in-dressing-room-mirrors/ Take heart! The way you look in a department store dressing room isn’t likely the way you look in real life. Even though you would think dressing room mirrors would be designed to make you look amazing in order to facilitate sales, the opposite is actually true, and it can have a significant impact on your psychological state at the time. SEE ALSO: Improving your self-esteem and truly loving yourself Almost everyone has picked up an outfit on the store floor and taken it into the dressing room with high hopes. Once inside the tiny compartment allotted for changing, however, the once-appealing item is suddenly unflattering–along with almost every aspect of the body suddenly revealed. The result of this scenario is usually embarrassment and shame, and for some people can even trigger depression symptoms. “Self-objectification has a variety of negative consequences — always worrying about how you look, shame about the body, and [it] is linked to eating disorders and depression,” study researcher Marika Tiggemann, a psychologist at Flinders University in Australia, wrote in an email to LiveScience.She and her team added, “The physical presence of observers is clearly not necessary. More particularly, the dressing room of a clothing store contains a number of potentially objectifying features: (often several) mirrors, bright lighting, and the virtual demand that women engage in close evaluation of their body in evaluating how the clothes appear and fit.” On top of already being overly critical, women are unfairly being duped to believe the image they see in the mirror is accurate. Beaming, overhead florescent lighting and distorted mirrors, however, are actually playing tricks with the mind in many dressing rooms, causing every fine line, wrinkle and divot to look 1,000 times worse than it would in natural lighting. What’s more, The Free-Lance Star reports improper mirror hanging can cause features to take on strange angles, and overhead florescent lighting is notorious for creating the appearance of dimples in skin where there really aren’t any. Florescent lighting also dictates how the eyes see colors, which is why many department stores opt to use it. Not only is florescent lighting inexpensive in the scheme of lighting options, it is primarily made up of blue light waves, which not only creates a blue tint but also draws out cooler colors. Unfortunately, other lighting, like that with more yellow tones, is what gives the skin a healthy, radiant appearance. SEE ALSO: 4 steps for minding your mind for a positive self-image Based on this information, it should comes as no surprise that, of all the articles of clothing we try on, bathing suits top the list of items that make people feel horrible about their body image. The skimpier the clothing, the more skin is exposed to the mirror and florescent lighting. The moral of the story? Don’t let dressing room mirrors get you down. The lighting in stores is designed to make clothes on the racks look appealing, and most companies neglect the dressing room area for reasons related to time and money. Hope may be on the horizon, though, as more and more consumer reports suggest the final clothing sale happens in the dressing room and these locations should therefore be where the most attention to ambiance is given.

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]]> The difference between imagination and reality in the brain https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/28/the-difference-between-imagination-and-reality-in-the-brain/ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux17.laopinion.com/2014/12/28/the-difference-between-imagination-and-reality-in-the-brain/ The human imagination is a remarkable thing, creating in detail ideas and images never before seen in real life. Imagination, however, works off of what a person has been exposed to in reality; the creature or landscape being imagined is a combination of bits and pieces of things encountered everyday. Something imagined can be just as realistic as something tangible–as seen in artwork of film–so how does the brain distinguish the difference between what is real and what is not? SEE ALSO: 5 steps to improve your brain health According to research this year from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, humans are able to distinguish between reality and imagination based on how electrical activity moves within the brain. During the research, experts found using the imagination caused electrical impulses to move from the parietal lobe of the brain to the occipital lobe in a high-to-low region pattern. When processing reality, electrical impulses move in the opposite motion. “A really important problem in brain research is understanding how different parts of the brain are functionally connected. What areas are interacting? What is the direction of communication?” Barry Van Veen, a UW-Madison professor of electrical and computer engineering, said in a press release. “We know that the brain does not function as a set of independent areas, but as a network of specialized areas that collaborate.” According to the Wisconsin-Madison team, much of the brain’s processes are directional, and understanding the brain’s pathways is currently an under-studied realm of medical science. “There seems to be a lot in our brains and animal brains that is directional, that neural signals move in a particular direction, then stop, and start somewhere else,” Van Veen said. “I think this is really a new theme that had not been explored.” The distinct pathways of imagination and reality also add credence to another study that investigated why some people seem to have altered perceptions of reality. Earlier this year, research led by Jon Simons of Cambridge University, revealed an individual’s ability to distinguish between what really happened and what was imagined was linked to the presence of a specific fold in the front of the brain. What’s more, experts noted that approximately 27 percent of people were missing that fold completely. SEE ALSO: Human ‘homing instinct’ region of the brain identified “It is exciting to think that these individual differences in ability might have a basis in a simple brain folding variation,” Simons said in a statement at the time. Though the two studies suggest there is a link between electrical impulses and brain formation, more research is needed to map the thought processes of the brain to determine how shape and neurological pathways are interconnected.

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]]> Why you need to hug more people this holiday season https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/24/why-you-need-to-hug-more-people-this-holiday-season/ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 17:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux17.laopinion.com/2014/12/24/why-you-need-to-hug-more-people-this-holiday-season/ Not everyone wants to be on the receiving end of a hug, but studies show hugging and cuddling are among the best things for us. So, even if you aren’t the touchy-feely type, take this holiday season as your opportunity to embrace (literally) the ones you care about and spread some cheer while boosting your health at the same time. According to new research published in the journal Psychological Science, frequent hugging may reduce a person’s susceptibility to infection, thus keeping them healthier overall. Experts in the study indicate it all has to do with stress reduction, and few things are as effective in immediately reducing stress than a comforting, genuine hug. SEE ALSO: 7 unusual and unique ways to relieve stress “We tested whether perceptions of social support are equally effective in protecting us from stress-induced susceptibility to infection and also whether receiving hugs might partially account for those feelings of support and themselves protect a person against infection,” said lead author Sheldon Cohen to MNT. “The apparent protective effect of hugs may be attributable to the physical contact itself or to hugging being a behavioral indicator of support and intimacy. Either way, those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection.” Cohen and his team explained hugging and the emotional support that comes with it is associated with stress reduction. Chronic stress is well-known to wreck havoc on the immune system; research has shown individuals involved in constant struggle are significantly less able to fight off common viruses like the cold or the flu. This is not the first time hugging has been the topic of health. In a National Institutes of Health (NIH) publication, experts explained how hugging and cuddling promotes the product of feel-good hormones in the brain. these are the same hormones that stave off serious conditions like depression. In fact, hugging and cuddling can help lower blood pressure, improve pain tolerance, and even speed up the healing process after the body is injured. Hugging, and touching in general, is all part of how humans and other animals form social bonds. Infants, for example, of many species, have healthier social interactions as adults if they were affectionately handled by their mother. Researchers have shown this by observing dogs and humans; puppies that have been removed from their mother for too long and are returned are often ignored when it comes to licking or affectionate grooming. These puppies have more behavioral issues and tend to be more fearful when in new environments. Similarly, women who hold their babies more experience better socialization and also reap the benefits of improved mood and feel-good hormone production. SEE ALSO: Could laughing gas help people with severe depression? The bottom line? Hugging is not only helpful to show someone you care or brighten someone else’s day, it also provides health benefits for the giver and the receiver. If you’re looking for a healthier immune system and better overall health, forget the old apple adage, and make it a hug a day to keep the doctor away.

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]]> Human ‘homing instinct’ region of brain identified https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/22/human-%c2%91homing-instinct%c2%92-region-of-brain-identified/ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux17.laopinion.com/2014/12/22/human-%c2%91homing-instinct%c2%92-region-of-brain-identified/ Birds and other migratory animals have long been the subject of study because of their ability to return after traveling extraordinarily long distances away from a point of origin. This innate ability, known as a homing instinct, can also be found in humans, as new research from University College London (UCL) in the UK suggests. SEE ALSO: Top 9 ways to exercise your brain! The finding explains why some people have a better sense of direction than others. According to the research, homing instinct in humans varies in strength since mankind has long since evolved away from needing this ability, but most people experience it in some degree. Homing instinct in humans not only tells use which direction we are facing, like a compass, it tells use which direction we need to go in order to reach our destination. The research expands on groundbreaking discoveries made in earlier this year on how nerve cells process where the body is in a space and help to navigate it. The use of “grid cells” in the brain help the body go from point A to point B, but the new evidence suggests the same region of the brain, the entorhinal region, is associated with a sense of direction. “Studies on London cab drivers have shown that the first thing they do when they work out a route is calculate which direction they need to head in,” said Dr. Hugo Spiers, senior lecturer in UCL’s Department of Experimental Psychology, to MNT. “We now know that the entorhinal cortex is responsible for such calculations, and the quality of signals from this region seems to determine how good someone’s navigational skills will be.” Much remains to be seen regarding the human homing signal, however, though researchers understand which cells are responsible for mapping a space and navigating it, the exact function of directional sense requires more study. It’s possible that humans, like birds and other animals, are influenced by the Earth’s magnetic fields, and that is what ultimately determines navigation. “Further research indicates that while birds can sense the north and south ends of a compass, they cannot tell the difference between the two,” state materials from The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “To determine which direction is north, the birds apparently have the capability to sense that the magnetic lines of force align toward the poles of the earth. They can also detect the dip in the lines of force as they approach the earth and, through some currently unknown method, seem to be able to detect and make navigational decisions based on the dip angle.” SEE ALSO: 5 ways to improve your brain health Is the human homing signal this advanced? It is unlikely that humans will ever have as strong of a homing ability as birds. As technology advances, humans have lost the need for certain abilities like homing. As with everything, the old saying is true: if you don’t use it, you eventually lose it.

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]]> Are you really ‘only as old as you feel’? https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/17/are-you-really-%c2%91only-as-old-as-you-feel%c2%92/ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux17.laopinion.com/2014/12/17/are-you-really-%c2%91only-as-old-as-you-feel%c2%92/ A few decades ago, someone’s age used to carry a far more significant meaning; people had less access to health information and technology, and therefore lifespans were shorter and the ravages of age more obvious. Now, however, someone who is in their 50’s may be as active and healthy as a 30-year-old, and experts indicate this ‘mental youth’ may actually have real impact on the human body. SEE ALSO: Want to slow down the signs of aging? Stop these habits! According to new research , published in JAMA Internal Medicine, feeling younger has been linked to a longer lifespan. Individuals who stated they felt younger than their actual age had, on average, a 3-year life span gain on people who indicated they felt their age or more than 1 year older. “Self-perceived age reflects appraisals of health, physical limitations, and well-being in later life,” wrote the authors of the study. “Older people typically feel younger than their chronological age, and it is thought that those who feel younger than their actual age have reduced mortality.” Participants in the research who felt younger than their actual age experienced a 14.3 percent mortality rate during the research time frame, just under 10 years. Individuals who felt their actual age of slightly older, had a mortality rate of 18 percent. Those with the highest mortality rate were people who felt much older than their actual age. This is not the first study to demonstrate the power of the mind when it comes to aging. In 2012,research from the Yale School of Public Health found older people with positive views on aging were 44 percent more likely to recover fully after severe disability than those with negative views on aging. “It’s not just about reducing the losses associated with aging, but also about making gains in one’s health or disability status and regaining what might have been lost,” Tara L. Stewart, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at Idaho State University, told WebMD at the time. “These people with positive stereotypes about aging experienced health gains and better recovery, not just a reduction of health losses.” The latest study showed the strongest correlation was between perception of age and cardiovascular health; individuals who felt younger had significantly better cardiovascular rates compared to individuals who felt their age or older. Statistically, there was no significant relationship between perception of age and cancer mortality. SEE ALSO: Will we soon have a real anti-aging treatment? But as much as feeling younger has to do with the power of positive thinking, experts explain people who feel younger most likely do so because their bodies are physically younger due to regular exercise, healthy diet and other anti-aging habits. In other words, they feel younger, because they are, in fact, healthier than many people their own age. This perception can also change as a person’s habits and health fluctuates. “Self-perceived age has the potential to change, so interventions may be possible,” conclude the authors, as reported by MNT. “Individuals who feel older than their actual age could be targeted with health messages promoting positive health behaviors and attitudes toward aging.”

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]]> Could laughing gas help people with severe depression? https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/11/could-laughing-gas-help-people-with-severe-depression/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux16.laopinion.com/2014/12/11/could-laughing-gas-help-people-with-severe-depression/ Major depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Of those, an estimated 80 percent see improvement of symptoms with regular treatment, though nearly two out of three people suffering with depression do not actively seek nor receive proper treatment. SEE ALSO: How could Botox cure depression? New hope may be on the horizon, however, for individuals with severe depression who have not responded well to traditional therapy. The answer for these patients may lie in the use of nitrous oxide, better known to the public as laughing gas. Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless gas, used primarily in dental practices as a form of anesthetic. The compound was discovered in 1772  by Joseph Priestly and then used heavily throughout Europe during the late 1800’s, particularly among German surgeons. Laughing gas has a mild sedative and analgesic ability, and is not used for procedures where patients need to be fully unconscious. It has the unique side-effect of making people feel giddy. “It’s kind of surprising that no one ever thought about using a drug that makes people laugh as a treatment for patients whose main symptom is that they’re so very sad,” lead researcher Peter Nagele, assistant professor of anesthesiology, told MNT. Nagele’s team evaluated 20 patients with severe depression whose illness was not responding to conventional treatment. Those patients were then administered a placebo or laughing gas on two separate occasions. Immediately after treatment and then a day post-therapy, study participants were rated on their level of sadness, feelings of guilt, suicidal thoughts, anxiety and insomnia. What the researchers found was two-thirds of the patients reported an improvement in depression symptoms when treated with the laughing gas. “When they received nitrous oxide, many of the patients reported a rapid and significant improvement. Although some patients also reported feeling better after breathing the placebo gas, it was clear that the overall pattern observed was that nitrous oxide improved depression above and beyond the placebo,” said study co-author Charles R. Conway, associate professor of psychiatry at Washington University. The findings don’t come as a surprise to many medical experts; laughter has been known as a mood booster for a long time. The Mayo Clinic indicates laughing: Stimulates organ function Relieves the body’s stress response Soothes tension Improves the immune system Relieves pain Improves overall mood The clinic notes that even forced laughter, laughing when you don’t feel happy, causes the above positive changes to a limited extent. SEE ALSO: This works better than anything else for depression

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]]> Why holiday shopping can be good for your health https://eldiariony.com/2014/12/07/why-holiday-shopping-can-be-good-for-your-health/ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:12:00 +0000 http://migrationaux16.laopinion.com/2014/12/07/why-holiday-shopping-can-be-good-for-your-health/ Can you ‘imagine’ your muscles into recovery? https://eldiariony.com/2014/11/28/can-you-%c2%91imagine%c2%92-your-muscles-into-recovery/ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:11:00 +0000 http://migrationaux15.laopinion.com/2014/11/28/can-you-%c2%91imagine%c2%92-your-muscles-into-recovery/ 7 ways to keep your sanity over Thanksgiving https://eldiariony.com/2014/11/23/7-ways-to-keep-your-sanity-over-thanksgiving/ Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:11:00 +0000 http://migrationaux15.laopinion.com/2014/11/23/7-ways-to-keep-your-sanity-over-thanksgiving/ Harnessing the power of the mind to influence genetics https://eldiariony.com/2014/11/14/harnessing-the-power-of-the-mind-to-influence-genetics/ Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:11:00 +0000 http://migrationaux14.laopinion.com/2014/11/14/harnessing-the-power-of-the-mind-to-influence-genetics/ Your loved one’s apathy might be a sign of dementia https://eldiariony.com/2014/11/13/your-loved-one%c2%92s-apathy-might-be-a-sign-of-dementia/ Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:11:00 +0000 http://migrationaux14.laopinion.com/2014/11/13/your-loved-one%c2%92s-apathy-might-be-a-sign-of-dementia/ Some cases of schizophrenia may be caused by this parasite https://eldiariony.com/2014/11/04/some-cases-of-schizophrenia-may-be-caused-by-this-parasite/ Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:11:00 +0000 http://migrationaux14.laopinion.com/2014/11/04/some-cases-of-schizophrenia-may-be-caused-by-this-parasite/ How do you talk to your kids about legal marijuana? 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