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01/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Ashwagandha shows potential for improving symptoms of OCD
An Iranian study tested the ability of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to enhance the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It determined that the root extract of the Ayurvedic herb could improve the symptoms of the psychiatric problem. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences supported the study. Its findings were published in the science journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. […]
12/22/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Lemongrass tea can prevent memory decline
Nigerian researchers tested the ability of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) to protect memory from the effects of amnesia. In a scopolamine-induced amnesia model, mice treated with a water-based extract of lemongrass demonstrated better memories than their untreated kin. The University of Ibadan supported this research effort. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of Herbs, Spices & […]
12/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Active music therapy increases brain activation
A Japanese study evaluated the effect of active and passive participation in music therapy on the frontal lobe of the brain. In addition to demonstrating the relaxing effect of calm music, it determined that active music therapy appeared to trigger activity in the brain more often than merely listening to the music. Tokai University provided support for this study, the […]
12/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Can a 10-minute, non-stressful exercise help stimulate your memory?
You can improve your recent memory through a short session of light exercise. An article in Psychology Today reported that people performed better in short-term memory tests after spending 10 minutes on an exercise bike at a steady but unhurried pace. The findings came from an experiment conducted by Japanese and American researchers. They employed […]
12/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A look at how our brain purposely forgets something
The brain doesn’t just forget memories by accident or through injury. Sometimes, it loses it on purpose, especially when the person doesn’t want to remember the particular information. A RUB news article identified the specific regions and activity of the brain that are responsible for deliberate forgetfulness. The Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) led a joint research effort of German, […]
12/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
New research concludes that loud music played during spin classes can cause long-term hearing damage
Loud music might be pumping you up during spin classes, but Harvard researchers believe it also harms your hearing. They reported that the music played during most spin classes is loud enough to inflict noise-induced hearing loss on unsuspecting participants, according to an article in U.S. News & World Report. In their recently published study, Harvard Medical […]
12/07/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Tryptophan found to be necessary for better mental health
Your brain relies on serotonin for some of its most important mental functions. An article in Be Brain Fit stated that this important neurotransmitter is synthesized from tryptophan, one of the most misunderstood and important of all amino acids. Many mental issues have been attributed to low levels of serotonin. Anxiety, depression, and loss of […]
11/20/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Japanese researchers find that ultrasound therapy can be used to treat patients with dementia
A new therapy based on ultrasound waves might be able to improve the cognitive powers of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to an article on the Tohoku University news page, the approach improved the condition of mice with symptoms similar to human dementia. In their experiment, the Tohoku University […]
11/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Meditative movement, consisting of yoga, tai chi, and qigong, can treat major depressive disorder
Tai chi, qigong, and yoga each bring a host of physical and mental benefits to their practitioners. In an article in Psychology Today, a new study suggests that these meditative movements could help improve the symptoms of major depressive disorder. Of the three systems, yoga is drawing the greatest amount of attention. It has become a popular […]
11/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Study looks at the exact mechanisms of acupuncture in reducing cognitive impairment among Alzheimer’s patients
Acupuncture is one of the most commonly recommended alternative therapies for patients who are suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease. However, the exact means by which this traditional Chinese medicine improves the brain activity has remained obscure. So researchers took great pains to map out the areas of the brain of a […]
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