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04/03/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
Imagining threats beforehand can make you less afraid of them when (or if) they occur
Newly published research in the journal Neuron provides novel insights on fear management. According to researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, imagining threats before they happen can weaken your response to them whenever — or if ever — they happen. The study has strong implications in the treatment of anxiety and […]
03/14/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
Tylenol may cause neurological damage in children, warn researchers
Our love for over-the-counter drug acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a classic example of a logical fallacy turned deadly, wherein our belief that “just because everyone takes it” suddenly makes a substance safe and effective. Scores of literature now suggest that Tylenol may have detrimental effects on human health, particularly on developing infants. It is for this reason […]
02/28/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
High blood sugar levels could be placing you at risk of dementia, memory loss, and cognitive decline
A startling study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a link between high blood sugar levels and an increased risk for dementia, even in people who are not diabetic. Authors of the study speculate that having higher blood sugar levels can increase the risk for vascular disease, which, in turn, contributes to […]
02/25/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
Stop stress by taking a walk and enjoying the sounds of nature
Science proves it: Listening to nature sounds affects our body’s responses — particularly our “flight-or-fight” mechanism — and makes us more relaxed and less stressed. Researchers at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) concluded that “natural sounds” affect the autonomous nervous system, especially those related to our flight-or-fight and rest-digest responses. Additionally, researchers noted […]
02/08/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
Better than antidepressants: Physical activity is a simple way to improve your mood
Exercise won’t stop you from dying, but it sure can make life worth living. The well-known health benefits of exercise seem almost incredible: improved blood sugar levels, a stronger heart, resilient muscles — the list goes on. But this silver bullet does a lot more than just improving your physical well-being. Research proves that it […]
02/07/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
Herbal supplements that treat depression better than drugs
It is astounding to think that in only a few decades, the rate of antidepressant use in our country has risen by 400 percent. Statistics taken from the federal government show that nearly one in every 10 Americans take an antidepressant, making this particular class of drugs the third most common prescription medication in the […]
01/10/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
Electromagnetic brain stimulation found to reduce obesity by transforming gut bacteria
A new non-invasive treatment can help obese patients lose weight by stimulating certain portions of the brain that alter intestinal bacteria, otherwise known as “gut microbiota.” Researchers from the University of Milan, Italy have found that the technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can be used to help overweight people lose excess weight. Currently, […]
01/01/2019
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By Rhonda Johansson
REPORT: Gardening may have a bigger impact than medication on preserving health
Patients with mental health problems, dementia, and cancer should spend more time gardening, a report says. British health charity, King’s Fund, urges the National Health Service (NHS) to have general practitioners prescribe gardening as an alternative treatment to standard prescription medicine. The report says that this activity can dramatically improve overall health. The cumulative effect […]
12/28/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
89-year-old “SuperAger” found to have brain function of 25-year-old… doctors baffled as “brain decline” theories blown away
New research proves that while brain aging is inevitable, brain decline is not. Research made on octogenarians who are “superagers” give exciting new evidence to how we perceive geriatric care and mental health. It has become standard knowledge that old people forget things. The elderly are ascribed to pity and ill-concealed contempt. Almost gratuitously, we […]
12/25/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Spiritual retreats really do change brain chemistry, especially dopamine and serotonin production
Social isolation, in the form of spiritual retreats, can boost mental health according to a study published in Religion, Brain & Behavior. Researchers determined that serotonin and dopamine production is greatly affected by religious and meditative retreats. Hailing from The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, the researchers assert that these practices […]
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