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Music therapy relieves fibromyalgia symptoms

University of Granada researchers have proven that music therapy combined with other relax techniques based on guided imagery reduces significantly pain, depression and anxiety, and improves sleep among patients suffering from fibromyalgia. Thus, this therapy enhances patients’ quality of life. This pioneer experimental study in Europe has shown that these two techniques enhance the well-being… Seguir Leyendo Music therapy relieves fibromyalgia symptoms

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6 in 10 drug addicts abuse partner

About six out of 10 male drug-abusers direct some type of violence against their intimate partners, according to a study conducted at the Department of Pedagogy of the University of Granada. The study revealed a high rate of domestic violence – both pysical and psychological – by male drug-abusers against women. The study also detailed… Seguir Leyendo 6 in 10 drug addicts abuse partner

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Drug-abusers have difficulty recognising negative emotions

University of Granada scientists have been the first to analyse the relation between drug abuse and recognition of basic emotions (happiness, surprise, wrath, fear, sadness and disgust) by drug-abusers. Thus, the study revealed that drug-abusers have difficulty to identify negative emotions by their facial expression: wrath, disgust, fear and sadness. Further, regular abuse of alcohol,… Seguir Leyendo Drug-abusers have difficulty recognising negative emotions

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Dagga may trigger psychosis

Dagga may trigger psychosis Among individuals who appear to be «mentally well», heavy use of marijuana may predispose them to develop schizophrenia and other «psychoses,» new research suggests. Among 92 patients, ages 18 to 65 years, who suffered a first episode of functional psychotic illness, more than half said they smoked marijuana daily or nearly… Seguir Leyendo Dagga may trigger psychosis

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Anaesthetic may ease headaches

Anaesthetic may ease headaches Excessive sensitivity apparently plays a role in cluster headaches, and blocking the hypersensitive muscle trigger points with local anaesthetic may be beneficial in treating the condition, according to results published in the journal Head & Face Medicine. Cluster headaches cause sudden, severe pain, often centred in one eye. Though the headaches… Seguir Leyendo Anaesthetic may ease headaches

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Balding? See a dentist

– alding? See a dentist There is a close relationship between infection outbreaks on teeth and the presence of alopecia areata or localised alopecia, a type of hair loss which has an unknown origin. Alopecia areata starts with bald patches on the scalp, and sometimes elsewhere on the body. The disease occurs in males and… Seguir Leyendo Balding? See a dentist