For people with asthma, exercise (combined with medicine) is a crucial way to improve their symptoms. However, traditional exercise can initially be difficult for people with asthma symptoms. In addition, the rise of digital entertainment has made certain types of activity more accessible. Therefore, one study examined the use of a video-game based exercise program […]

One of the interesting aspects of drinking alcohol is its effects on attention and consciousness. One study examined this relationship in a reading task (Sayette et al., 2009). This article will briefly review the methods and results of that study. Methods The participants in this study consisted of 50 healthy men who were at least […]

Sports injuries are a major issue in athletics, and many of them seem to happen randomly. However, some sports injuries are avoidable, as psychological factors can lead to an increased injury rate. One study investigated the use of a program teaching athletes about the link between psychological stress and physical injuries (Olmedilla-Zafra et al., 2017). […]

For patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), some of the major challenges involved are sleep disturbances. As a general treatment for such sleep disturbances, one study examined the use of melatonin to enhance sleep quality in TBI patients (Grima et al., 2018). This article will briefly review the procedure followed in this study as well […]

While lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) was studied extensively decades ago, it has not received as much research attention recently. Therefore, one study examined the effects of LSD on a variety of emotional factors (Dolder et al., 2016). This article will briefly present that study. Methods The participants in this study consisted of 40 healthy people […]

In aged care facilities like nursing homes and assisted living centers, a major challenge is declining physical health and fitness among residents. Therefore, there is substantial interest in exercise programs that can work for people in such situations. For example, one study examined the use of a group exercise program in aged care facilities in […]

Supporting drug users in recovery is a crucial task in any society. However, as there is a stigma associated with drug addiction, many drug users may appreciate self-directed tools that they can use on their own. One study examined the use of such a program for recovering addicts in China (Liang et al., 2018). This […]

Caesarean delivery is extremely common in some parts of the world, but it can involve extreme levels of stress (as can typical childbirth). Therefore, researchers are interested in ways to reduce the stress associated with childbirth, and with caesarean deliveries in particular. For example, one study examined the effects of a music intervention on reducing […]

While mental health interventions are important for people with various disorders, mental health programs can also be helpful for healthy people. Therefore, there is substantial interest in mental health programs that can benefit the general population. One study investigated the use of a school-based program in Italy (Gigantesco et al., 2015). This article will briefly […]