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Scientists Probe Meditation Secrets
Scientists are beginning to uncover evidence that meditation has a tangible effect on the brain. …………………………………. There is evidence that meditation changes brain structures Sceptics argue that it is not...
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Claustrophobia
Definition: A phobia is a form of anxiety disorder in which someone has an intense and irrational fear of certain objects or situations. Anyone suffering from high levels of anxiety is at risk of...
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‘Talking Cure’ for Mental Problems
Intensive psychoanalytic therapy, the “talking cure” rooted in the ideas of Freud, has all but disappeared in the age of drug treatments and managed care. …………………. But now researchers are reporting...
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Meditation Key to Treat Depression
People with severe and recurrent depression could benefit from a new form of therapy that combines ancient forms of meditation with modern cognitive behaviour therapy, early-stage research by Oxford...
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BALANCE DISORDER
Definition: A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes an individual to feel unsteady, for example when standing or walking. It may be accompanied by feelings of giddiness or wooziness, or having...
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Electro-Convulsive Therapy
Definition: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure in which electric currents are passed through the brain, deliberately triggering a brief seizure. Electroconvulsive therapy seems to cause...
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Definition: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a...
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