Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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Chronic Pain Among Adults — United States, 2019–2021

S. Michaela Rikard, Andrea E. Strahan, Kristine M Schmit, Gery P. Guy

This CDC analysis used the 2019–2021 National Health Interview Survey to estimate how common chronic pain is among U.S. adults. In 2021, about 20.9% of adults (51.6 million people) reported pain on most days or every day for the past three months. About 6.9% (17.1 million people) had high-impact chronic…

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Opioid Use

Lion’s Mane Mushroom- From Culinary to Medicine

Gilbert David, Jessica O. Williams

Lion's Mane is a mushroom found across the Northern Hemisphere. It is rich in nutrients and contains active compounds like polysaccharides and phenolic compounds. Some research suggests it may help brain health, nerve recovery, mood, digestion, heart health, blood sugar control, cancer prevention, and immunity. The article says it is…

Fungal Biology and Applications Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
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