Wellness & Longevity

Soviet nudism, Lenin the nudist, and the naked communists of the 1920s

As naturists, we often think that the world is against us. But some recent experiences teach us that more people than we think support naturism.

If Weed Makes You A Bit Anxious Or Paranoid, Read This Escape the trap of cannabis madness and turn it into a blessing instead. As a weed lover, I gotta say, Snoop Dogg — the rapper, not my dog — …

New findings highlight the importance of discussing gut health with older patients, especially constipation, which may be associated cognitive decline.

Blocking the subjective psychedelic effects of psilocybin does not appear to interfere with the substance's ability to potentially help with obsessive behaviors, according to new research published in Translational Psychiatry. The findings contribute to the growing body of research on the clinical application of psychedelics in psychiatry and highlight the need for further investigation in clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

The industry touting the drug as an antidepressant has grown too quickly, experts say, leaving patients at risk

“Dance is a real form of therapy.”

Nudism is magical! But why? What does make nudism magical? What are the secret ingredients that bring magic in simple nudity?

Nearly two-thirds of young adults report having either depression or anxiety. In California, Connecticut, Illinois, and other states, lawmakers are considering their options for psychedelics legalization.

What do we know about the role of ‘ego death’ and other transformative experiences in psychedelic therapies?

More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) experienced at least mild depressive symptoms already at the time the individual with AD was diagnosed. In one third of them, depressive symptoms worsened during a five-year follow-up.

These are the top cannabis strains that can potentially have an impact on individuals suffering from dementia to concussions.

How can we die better? Emerging evidence suggests that psilocybin-assisted therapy can alleviate patients' existential fear and distress surrounding death from cancer and other conditions.

One of the best-known regions of the brain, the cerebellum accounts for just 10 percent of the organ's total volume, but contains more than 50 percent of its neurons.

We have recent research to thank for the foundation of the pleasure revolution.

Scientists treating depression and a range of other mental illnesses have been running controlled trials using MDMA and psychedelic drugs such as LSD and the results have been encouraging

Results of a small phase 2 study show psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms," is as effective in easing the symptoms of moderate-to-severe depression as a widely prescribed SSRI.

How Psychedelics Are Helping Some People Cope With Racial Trauma Drugs like ketamine and psilocybin offer patients a new perspective on their experiences with racism In a handful of clinics across …

CEO Florian Brand told Insider that the money will be used to "double down" on the company's existing strategy.

Ketamine has two forms, called isomers: R-ketamine and S-ketamine. We explain the nuances of ketamine’s neurochemistry.

Ronald Purser, a Buddhist teacher and a professor of management, advises us to approach mindfulness techniques with a critical eye. He says mindfulness practices have been co-opted by capitalist interests, freeing corporations and governments from responsibility for the larger issues at play in our stressful society.

In January the UK’s first medical psychedelic clinic is due to open in Bristol, offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy

Whether you're wondering about the dissociative drug recreationally or therapeutically, here are the facts about what it does and how it works.

New research provides evidence that the active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms can affect brain processes related to emotional functioning long

The active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, may cause its trippy experiences by making different brain regions much more interconnected

Read our Microdosing Mushrroms Guide to find out how microdosing psilocybin can help with depression, anxiety or mood disorders.

Why I Quit Ayahuasca Shamanism After 11 Years and 1,000 Ceremonies