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A major study of over 1,200 patients shows mindfulness-based cognitive therapy doesn't worsen depression symptoms, clearing up safety concerns. The finding supports continued use of the popular treatment that helps millions avoid relapse.
Millions of adults struggling with chronic insomnia now have clearer treatment paths thanks to new clinical guidelines. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine just released recommendations showing cognitive behavioral therapy works best as a first step.
Volunteer therapy dogs are making rounds at WellSpan hospitals, bringing comfort and smiles to patients, families, and healthcare workers during their toughest days. One patient who hadn't spoken in five years after a car accident tried to talk when a therapy dog laid its head on her shoulder.
A groundbreaking app-based therapy is helping adults with ADHD see real improvements in just three months, offering hope to millions struggling to find treatment. The digital program works as well as traditional therapy but fits into your pocket.
A therapist noticed runners open up more easily while moving, sparking a growing trend in outdoor therapy sessions. Walk-and-talk therapy combines mental health support with the proven benefits of nature and exercise.
Scientists at Northwestern University discovered a biomarker that could lead to the first effective treatment for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, potentially helping millions live independently. A single injection improved brain function in early tests with no negative side effects.
A stroke left Naresh Shanbhag unable to speak, but music therapy at India's first music cognition lab helped him sing his way back to communication. The affordable treatment at a Bengaluru hospital is transforming brain injury recovery for dozens of patients monthly.
A breakthrough University of Utah study shows red light therapy completely prevented brain inflammation in football players over a full season. The simple treatment could protect athletes, soldiers, and first responders from long-term cognitive damage.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
A breakthrough cancer treatment delivers radiation with pinpoint accuracy, sparing healthy tissue while attacking tumors. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is leading research that could transform how millions receive radiation therapy.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
Maurizio started therapy at 70 for lifelong migraines and discovered something far more valuable than a cure. Growing evidence shows older adults benefit just as much from therapy as younger people, yet only 4% are getting help.
Single-session therapy is helping people tackle mental health challenges in just 60 minutes, offering an accessible alternative when traditional therapy feels out of reach. Research across 415 clinical trials shows it works for depression, anxiety, and more.
A psychiatric hospital near Paris brings patients to a wooded farm sanctuary every Friday for therapy sessions with gentle donkeys, producing remarkable improvements in anxiety and mood. The program's success has organizers pushing for formal research to expand donkey therapy nationwide.
Volunteers spent a day transforming Triple E Ranch in Haubstadt, Indiana, where veterans and rescued wild mustangs heal together through an innovative therapy program. The improvements ensure both horses and heroes can continue their journey toward recovery in safe, accessible spaces.
A groundbreaking UK trial used CAR T-cell therapy, originally designed for cancer, to send five lupus patients into remission within three months. One patient who couldn't walk without pain just two years ago recently went Alpine skiing for the first time.
A new trial reveals that psilocybin therapy helped reduce anorexia symptoms in women who struggled with the eating disorder for an average of 11 years. Half the participants showed scores comparable to someone without a diagnosis after just three months.
A groundbreaking study from Drexel University shows that 66% of nonverbal autistic children develop spoken language through consistent speech therapy. The key isn't intensity but duration, with better outcomes seen in children who attend therapy for six months to two years.
A new app-based therapy called mylovia is giving women struggling with sexual dysfunction real relief—without the need for a specialist appointment. The randomized trial of 252 women showed results as effective as face-to-face therapy.
A groundbreaking study of over 21,000 women found that estrogen-only hormone therapy was associated with significantly fewer signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. Women who used the therapy had 39% lower odds of developing dementia and showed dramatically fewer brain changes linked to the disease.
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