What Research on IBD and Depression Tells Us about the Gut-Brain Connection
This review on IBD and depression explains how the gut-brain loop may drive both inflammation and mood symptoms (and how the gut and brain speak to each other in both directions).
Podcast Recap: Why So Many Chronic Pain Treatments Fall Short
Podcast recap on chronic pain, the nervous system, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and how medical cannabis may fit into a more individualized treatment plan.
Among 7 Positive Emotions, Awe Had the Strongest Link to Lower Inflammation
A UC Berkeley study found awe had the most reliable link to lower IL-6 among seven positive emotions.
Large Study Links Walking ~100 Minutes/Day to Reduced Back Pain (Research Review)
New JAMA study: ~100 minutes of daily walking (no matter the speed) is linked to lower chronic low back pain risk and better longevity outcomes.
How Pain and Depression Are Connected: Insights from a 14-Year Study of 430,000+ People
A large study links pain in multiple body areas to much higher depression risk. Learn how inflammation and lifestyle matter.
Can a Two-Week Social Media Detox Improve Health and Happiness? (Research Review)
Research review: how a two-week social media detox can reduce stress, improve sleep, and foster healthier habits.
Research Review: Is Off-Label Repeat Prescription of Ketamine as a Rapid Antidepressant Safe?
Dr. Weiner reviews a recently published deep dive into ketamine's use as a rapid antidepressant, exploring its potential and pitfalls and highlighting therapeutic effects, ethical concerns, and safety issues in treatment-resistant depression.