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05/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
How exactly does fish oil help the heart? It counteracts the effects of mental stress
A study found that fish oil benefits the heart by counteracting the effects of mental stress in several measurements of cardiovascular health, such as heart rate and muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA). In conducting the study, a team of researchers at Michigan Technological University worked with 67 adult participants. At the start of the study, the […]
05/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Clinical trials prove that antioxidants and amino acid supplements can treat psychosis
Researchers have found that antioxidant and amino acid supplementation can treat psychosis. The article, published in the journal Early Intervention in Psychiatry, also indicated that these nutrient-based compounds could be used as an adjunctive treatment in first episode psychosis by reducing its symptoms. In a systematic review, researchers at Western Syndey University’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine […]
05/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
All it takes is 16 seconds: Why meditation should become part of your everyday routine
Looking for a way to de-stress and relax? Try mindfulness meditation: It uses both the body and mind to attain calmness, focus, and relaxation. A lot of people have practiced it to help them cope with the daily challenges they face, and it could also help people manage certain mental and physical health conditions. “We multitask, we’re […]
05/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Try a temporary social media detox! Quitting Facebook reduces stress
Here’s another reason to get off of Facebook: A temporary social media detox can be good for your health. Deleting your Facebook app can reduce your stress, according to a study by researchers from the University of Queensland. In the study, the research team looked at the effects of a short-term break from Facebook on a […]
05/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Are you feeding your brain the right nutrients? Folate, vitamins B12, C, E, and D are crucial for mental health
Feeding your brain the right nutrients, such as folate, and vitamins B12, C, E, and D are crucial for mental health. In a review, it was found that patients with the chronic mental disorder schizophrenia have low levels of these nutrients. A team of researchers from the University of Manchester, Belgium’s KU Leuven University, and […]
04/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Obesity prior to pregnancy found to increase risk of autism, according to new study
Being obese before getting pregnant has been found to increase the chance of having a child with autism, according to a study. The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University, found that mothers whose waists were at least 80 centimeters (cm) before pregnancy had a 65 percent higher chance of giving birth to a child with autism. […]
04/26/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The rewards of meditation are reaped for many years: Research shows the cognitive gains last, even if you don’t maintain practice
Cognitive improvements gained from practicing meditation can last for a minimum of seven years, according to a study published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement. Researchers at the University of California – Davis based the initial study on The Shamatha Project, which is an investigation of the cognitive, psychological, and biological impacts of meditation. They aimed to […]
04/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study finds low blood sodium levels linked to impaired cognition function in older adults
A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has found that blood sodium levels may influence the cognitive function of older adults. The researchers of the study examined whether lower normal serum sodium is linked to cognitive impairment and the likelihood of cognitive decline. The study researchers looked at […]
04/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
“Beet” it! A compound found in this superfood may help slow Alzheimer’s
You can now add one more benefit to eating beets – that is, slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study, the extracts of beets contain a compound called betanin which could help prevent the building up of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies conducted by other […]
04/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Get a brain boost from spearmint: It improves both short term memory and ability to fall asleep, according to study
Spearmint was found to enhance the brain in older adults by improving both short-term memory and sleep habits, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The study was conducted by a team of researchers who looked at the effects of a dried aqueous spearmint extract on cognitive performance, sleep, […]
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