Mercy Medical Center experts explain what you need to know. When you think about getting your vitamin D, you probably think all you need to do is get outside and get some sunshine. It is not always enough to resolve vitamin D deficiency. Jaylen Heyliger, a physician assistant at Mercy Medical Center, said exposure to … Read more
Eating a regular, consistent diet is associated with a lower chance of experiencing symptoms of depression. A recent analysis found that people who frequently skip staple meals were more likely to report depressed mood, but eating a variety of foods could moderate this association. This study Affective Disorders Journal. Depression remains a leading cause of … Read more
Thanks to a fateful food delivery order, the two women quickly become friends when they need it most. A 14-second video posted by Brianna Davila of Princeton, Texas, on May 1st quickly went viral, and at first glance it appears to be a group of longtime friends hanging out. “That’s not true. ‘My bread doesn’t … Read more
Our new study found that a single dose of psilocybin reduced symptoms of depression within days, and the effects lasted for more than three months compared to a placebo. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, involved 35 people with recurrent depression. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either psilocybin or a placebo. Placebos (vitamin … Read more