Sunday Spectrum - 10 March

March 10, 2024

Welcome back to this week's edition of the Sunday Spectrum, your weekly snapshot of knowledge and culture.

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Articles

Can Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Treat Eating Disorders?

The article from Psychology Today discusses the potential of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) in treating eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa, which is challenging to treat and has a high mortality rate. While there's growing interest in PAT due to its successes in treating other conditions, research on its effectiveness for eating disorders is still in its early stages, showing promise but also highlighting the need for more conclusive studies. The article underscores the complexity of understanding how PAT can benefit eating disorder treatment and the importance of considering individual patient factors in therapy​​.

Can Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Treat Eating Disorders?

Psychedelics are of interest to researchers studying eating disorder treatment.

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/202403/can-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-treat-eating-disorders

New Research Indicates That Viagra Could Treat Alzheimer’s

The article on SciTechDaily discusses a study by the Cleveland Clinic indicating that sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, might be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The research, based on computational modeling, insurance claims data analysis, and cellular observations, suggests that sildenafil could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnoses and target harmful brain proteins, providing new hope for treatment and justifying further clinical trials

New Research Indicates That Viagra Could Treat Alzheimer’s

Large-scale study provides evidence that FDA-approved drug can help protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s disease. Research led by the Cleveland Clinic suggests that sildenafil (commonly known by the brand name Viagra) may serve as a promising treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This study draws on e

scitechdaily.com/new-research-indicates-that-viagra-could-treat-alzheimers

Where's the Boundary Between Doubt and Obsession

The Psychology Today article explores the distinction between doubt and obsession, particularly in the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It delves into how doubt can escalate into obsession, impacting individuals' lives significantly. While doubt is a common and sometimes beneficial aspect of human cognition, in excess, it can lead to persistent, intrusive thoughts characteristic of OCD, disrupting daily functioning and decision-making processes​​.

Where's the Boundary Between Doubt and Obsession?

The hidden power of doubt and its link to fear, obsession, and compulsion.

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/escaping-our-mental-traps/202403/wheres-the-boundary-between-doubt-and-obsession

Content

How The Simpsons predict the future

An interesting and well-put-together video about The SImpsons uncanny knack for being able to predict future events.

Don’t buy a house

This podcast episode was an interesting listen. It dives deep into the arguments against buying a house and why renting is a better decision regardless of the amount of money you have.

Entertainment

NRL Round 1 - Knights vs Raiders

Rugby league is back and I attended the Knights vs Raiders game live in person.

Quote

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

Franklin D. Roosevelt