KARACHI: It was in August 2015 that the unique story of a Miami-based man who restarted life as a ‘Malang’ at a shrine in Pakistan went viral on social media platforms. According to a Facebook page titled ‘People of Pakistan’, the young Malang, an MBA graduate, visited the country to explore the culture of Sufism […]
At this point in the pandemic, it may not come as a surprise that the impacts of COVID-19 have included increases in mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance use. Along with those issues, recent reports show that sleep has been impaired as well. The pandemic has fueled a significant increase in insomnia—with […]
Photograph by Martha Williams Need to center yourself before a stressful workday or release tension after an intense workout? Try dimming the lights, lighting a candle, and hopping into the tub for a long, hot soak. Warm water increases muscle elasticity and blood flow, helping a tired body bounce back, says Abby Ellis, massage therapist […]
Are you the type of person that has trouble falling asleep at night? Or maybe you do sleep, but it isn’t as rested as you would like? Then maybe you might want to take a look at the Kokoon NightBuds, which are earbuds that are designed to be worn in bed so that you can […]
Electronic music is in a paradoxical situation in Iran. In a country where every music genre has been suffering from restrictions in the last decades, making even the most common genres a struggle to maintain, electronic music has had a surprisingly vivid and dynamic presence. Thanks to online platforms such as Soundcloud and Spotify, Iranian […]
In the 1970s, psychologist Diana Deutsch discovered an audio illusion that made her feel like her brain was a little bit broken. “It seemed to me that I’d entered another universe or I’d gone crazy or something … the world had just turned upside down!” Deutsch recalls. Like the visual illusions that trick our eyes […]
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of daridorexant (Quviviq, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of insomnia. Daridorexant is a dual orexin receptor antagonist that has been shown to increase sleep induction, improve sleep maintenance, and improve daytime functioning. The drug is indicated for the […]
Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a persistent psychiatric condition and one of the leading causes of global disease burden. In a previous study, we investigated the effects of a five-week intervention consisting of rhythmic gamma frequency (30-70 Hz) vibroacoustic stimulation in 20 patients formally diagnosed with MDD. In that study, the findings suggested a […]
Show Notes Sherri Mitchell is the Founding Director of the Land Peace Foundation, an organization dedicated to the global protection of Indigenous land and water rights and the preservation of the Indigenous way of life. She was born and raised on the Penobscot Indian reservation (Penawahpskek) and teaches around the world on issues of Indigenous […]
Published: Published Date – 11:50 PM, Sun – 27 February 22 New coronavirus variants will find it difficult to fight immunity from vaccines and natural infection, say experts. Hyderabad: Chances of a fresh surge and a new wave of Covid infections with a potential to cripple various aspects of life in the coming months is […]