Monday, July 15, 2019

Psilocybin for End of Life Anxiety to be Tested in Australia


Speculative, click bait title, but first steps nonetheless.

Meditation Slows Aging of Telomeres

Multiple studies show meditation (such as loving kindness practice or mindfulness) seems to help prevent the shortening of telomeres that occur with aging.

Emotional Self Awareness Protective against Depression

A Rochester study shows that teenagers who can describe their emotions in precise and nuanced ways—saying ‘I feel ashamed’ instead of simply saying ‘I feel bad’— are better protected against depression than their peers who can’t.
Something therapy and noting practice can help with.