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Partha Nandi, MD
Scientists Discover How Psilocybin Rewires Brain Circuits to Break Depression
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Scientists Discover How Psilocybin Rewires Brain Circuits to Break Depression

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Scientists used a virus to spy on what happens inside mouse brains after psilocybin exposure. What they found explains why this compound keeps showing promise in human depression trials when conventional treatments fail. Neurons changed their wiring patterns in specific ways that appear to break the feedback loops keeping people trapped in negative thinking. Connections…

Study Finds Dancing Outperforms Medication in Combating Depression
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Study Finds Dancing Outperforms Medication in Combating Depression

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Recent research brings to light a fascinating twist in the battle against depression: dancing might just edge out traditional medications when it comes to effectiveness. This study doesn’t just tweak our understanding of therapeutic activities — it could revolutionize them, inviting us to reevaluate how we incorporate movement into mental health strategies. As we explore…