Do Optimists Live Longer? + Other Stories
Every week, we corral our favorite wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend reading.
Hormone Therapy during Menopause Raises Breast Cancer Risk for Years
Scientific American
Evidence has mounted in recent years that hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women comes with risks. Reporter Megan Thielking explores the latest: A meta-analysis published last week shows that the longer a woman stayed on HRT, the higher her risk of breast cancer, even if she eventually discontinued HRT.
Johns Hopkins Opens New Center for Psychedelic Research
The New York Times
With $17 million in commitments from private donors and foundations, Johns Hopkins University has established the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research—the first of its kind in the United States and the second worldwide. It’s an initiative scientists hope will elucidate the medical potential of psychedelic drugs, as well as explore the foundations of human consciousness.
Now Therapists Have to Figure Out Astrology, Tarot and Psychedelics
The New York Times
As the popularity of alternative healing modalities like Reiki and ayahuasca rises, traditional psychotherapists are stepping up to the challenge—not to stem the tide, but to meaningfully fold these modalities into everyday talk therapy.
Optimists for the Win: Finding the Bright Side Might Help You Live Longer
NPR
An optimistic outlook can improve the quality of your life. And according to a recent study, it may also prolong it. (Here, a few helpful tips to get you started.)