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Are Binaural Beats & Brainwave Entrainment Effective? Latest Research (2023)

by GLOOM

The phenomenon of binaural beats and their proposed ability to synchronize brainwave frequencies through a process called brainwave entrainment (BWE) has intrigued neuroscientists and the public for decades. However, the empirical evidence for BWE remains inconclusive. A recent systematic review evaluated 14 studies on binaural beats and EEG markers of brainwave entrainment, finding mixed results …

Paxil vs. Placebo: 2014 Meta-Analysis with Unpublished Data Questions Drug’s Efficacy

by GLOOM

A new meta-analysis recently showed that the antidepressant Paxil (Paroxetine) is only slightly more effective than a placebo for both depression and anxiety disorders. Prior to this finding, it was assumed that all SSRI antidepressants were significantly more effective than a placebo, hence getting approval to treat depression. In the article I wrote entitled “Do …