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A new study of over 1,300 adults shows virtual treatment for gambling disorder works fast, with most people seeing real improvement in just two weeks. Even those struggling with anxiety or depression alongside gambling problems found meaningful relief through online care.
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 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.
A Danish woman who heard tormenting voices for nearly three decades found relief through an experimental virtual reality treatment that had her confront her hallucinations face-to-face. The therapy helped 270 patients reduce their symptoms in just seven sessions.
A groundbreaking virtual reality therapy developed by Oxford University researchers successfully reduced needle fears in young people aged 12-15, offering hope for millions who avoid critical vaccinations. The automated treatment takes just 2.5 hours and could help the NHS reach its goal of eradicating cervical cancer by 2040.
Portugal just became the first country to offer AI-powered physical therapy to every single citizen. The National Health Service deal brings unlimited virtual care to 10 million people who need it.
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.
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.
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.
Elmhurst Hospital in Queens just welcomed Weasley, a professionally trained therapy dog who will help patients in the behavioral health unit heal through cuddles, comfort, and connection. The two-year-old Lab-Retriever mix is already making a difference for people working through anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
Three monkeys successfully walked through virtual reality environments controlled entirely by their brain signals, bringing new hope for paralyzed patients. This breakthrough could help people explore virtual worlds or control wheelchairs more naturally.
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 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.
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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