A mom of two shared how she lost nearly eight pounds of fat in eight weeks after struggling with poor fitness while on maternity leave, and how reducing her carb intake made an immediate difference. Terri, from Port Macquarie, NSW, was stuck in a cycle of minimal exercise and “affordable” meals, so she decided to … Read more
More thorough testing of the use of ecstasy and LSD to combat depression is needed, said Sir Patrick Vallance. The former government chief scientific adviser, who has become a household name during Covid, said “anecdotal” evidence suggests psychedelics can help. But Sir Patrick, who stepped down from his role last month, said it was ‘really … Read more
Chronic cannabis use significantly increases the risk of mental health problems and personality disorders, suggests a major study. Research of more than 6.6 million people in Denmark found that those who were addicted to marijuana were up to four times more likely to be diagnosed with major depression or bipolar disorder. They looked at people … Read more
Patients taking the successful weight-loss drug Wegovy are reporting an unusual added benefit that they are free from other addictions that used to rule their lives. Users across the country say their cravings for cigarettes and alcohol became less intense when they started taking the weight-loss shot. Others say that bad habits like nail biting, … Read more