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Stony Brook University Professor Leads Clinical Trial of E-Mental Health Tool for Astronauts
Adam Gonzalez, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Medicine, is currently leading a clinical trial of an e-mental health tool, called myCompass, to determine if the tool would help relieve stress, anxiety and/or depression in astronauts. The goal of the clinical trial is to gather information on the delivery of e-mental health… Read More
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Singing As Therapy: Northern Arizona University’s Choir for People with Parkinson’s Disease
The Mountain Tremors, Northern Arizona University’s choir in Flagstaff, Arizona, helps residents with Parkinson’s keep the detrimental effects of the disease at bay. Parkinson’s is a progressive movement disorder that is currently classified as an incurable neurological disease. Over time, the disease erodes one’s ability to move, speak, think and emote. While Parkinson’s is not… Read More
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Exercise Benefits Brain Function and Structure, According to University of Arizona Researchers
Exercise has apparent positive effects on the body, and recent studies show that it can also benefit the mind. But research and understanding explaining the impact of exercise on the brain is lacking. So, University of Arizona researchers conducted a study to explain how and why exercise is beneficial to cognitive health. UA associate professor… Read More
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University of Birmingham’s Virtual Reality Beach Reduces Stress and Helps with Rehabilitation
A long walk on the beach is emotionally and physically healing. The warm white sand, beaming sunlight, and calming tones of crashing waves lower stress levels and help to relieve anxiety. Now, trips to the beach via virtual reality have been proven to provide similar healing and stress-relieving attributes. In 2013, the University of Birmingham’s… Read More
