LED device could increase memory retention among astronauts

LED device could increase memory retention among astronauts

Hanli Liu, a professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, is working to improve memory and cognitive function in astronauts during space missions by directing light onto their brains. Hanli Liu Liu is co-primary investigator on an $800,000 NASA grant with…

What Happens During a Session with a Spiritual Advisor?

What Happens During a Session with a Spiritual Advisor?

Two forces come together as one during a spiritual healing. Benjavisa/Getty Images What Is An Energy Clearing? How Does It Improve Your Life? Spiritual advisor Judit Ronai answers your questions. I’m well aware that it’s not the simplest task to describe what I do…

Do humans have a ‘religion instinct’?

Do humans have a ‘religion instinct’?

(Credit: Getty Images) When I was in grade school, there was an anti-drug commercial that regularly came on television. There were a few different versions of it but the gist was, an egg would be shown to the camera as a voice said, “This…

Natural treatment for ADHD: Saffron may be as effective as medical stimulants

Natural treatment for ADHD: Saffron may be as effective as medical stimulants

( Natural News ) If you or a loved one suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or perhaps some undiagnosed variation of such that simply makes it difficult to focus on the task at hand, don’t reach for the Ritalin just yet. New…

Childhood Exposure To Air Pollution Linked To Cognitive Problems, Anxiety: Studies

Childhood Exposure To Air Pollution Linked To Cognitive Problems, Anxiety: Studies

New research suggests that exposure to air pollution may can increase the likelihood of children suffering from anxiety and reduce cognitive function. Two new studies were published this month, which focus on air pollution exposure during childhood, and highlight the impact it may have…

Breaking the Ultrasound Barrier to Fight Disease

Breaking the Ultrasound Barrier to Fight Disease

May 29, 2019 — When David Schorr was 56, the then-mortgage consultant in Columbus, OH, noticed some changes in his memory and thinking. Three years later, the 59-year-old searches for the words to describe it. “It wasn’t sudden, but over time, I knew in…

New study: Exercise improves memory in heart failure patients

New study: Exercise improves memory in heart failure patients

Share this article About 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure (HF). One in nine deaths in 2009 included HF as contributing cause, and about half of those who develop HF die within five years of diagnosis. HF is associated with…

Do Brain-Boosting Supplements Actually Work?

Do Brain-Boosting Supplements Actually Work?

Can a supplement really make you smarter? A quick online search for “mental clarity supplements” will turn up tons of products, such as Neurohacker Collective’s “Qualia Mind,” WTHN’s “Fully Charged,” and Bulletproof’s “Unfair Advantage, ” just to name a few. These supplements claim to…

A Meeting Format that Unleashes Attendee Brainpower

A Meeting Format that Unleashes Attendee Brainpower

C&I requires small-group conversations every 15 minutes, keeping attendees focused and learning more. "Conversations & Input" eases presenter pressure, gets all attendees involved, and deepens learning. We’re all quite familiar with the Q&A portion of a meeting session: The final few minutes where the…

LED device could increase memory retention among astronauts

LED device could increase memory retention among astronauts

Hanli Liu, professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. Credit: The University of Texas at Arlington Hanli Liu, a professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, is working to improve memory and cognitive function in astronauts during space…

Women Respond Very Differently Than Men To HIV And Treatment, But Most Research Subjects Are Men

Women Respond Very Differently Than Men To HIV And Treatment, But Most Research Subjects Are Men

“If we’re going to find a cure, it’s important that we find a cure that actually works for everybody,” said Rowena Johnston, a research director. Public health news focuses on reporting disparity, longevity, climate change, sleep apnea, mighty microbes, brain wearables, a rare women’s…

If You Say Yes to Any of These 10 Questions, Science Says You Definitely Learn Faster Than Average

If You Say Yes to Any of These 10 Questions, Science Says You Definitely Learn Faster Than Average

Who you know obviously matters. But when you’re trying to accomplish a huge goal, like starting and growing a business , or changing professions, or becoming an expert in your chosen pursuit… what you know, and what you can do with what you know,…

50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Everyday Wellness The dozens of choices you make over the course of any average day really can determine whether you’ll develop dementia years from now, as well as how quickly the disease will progress More and more research shows that lifestyle matters Karan Bunjean/Shutterstock…

As plaque deposits increase in the aging brain, money management falters

As plaque deposits increase in the aging brain, money management falters

Scans of two study participants show the brain of a cognitively healthy 74-year-old (top row) who demonstrated average financial skills compared to an 86-year-old with mild Alzheimer’s disease (bottom row) who demonstrated impaired financial skills. The bottom scan is positive for amyloid plaques, highlighted…

Lyme Disease Can Be Avoided Naturally. Here’s How

Lyme Disease Can Be Avoided Naturally. Here’s How

Lyme disease is a growing concern in parts of the United States. While summer means goodbye to multiple layers and hello to shorter sleeves and pants, there is a downside. Summer also means spending more time outdoors. This, unfortunately, increases the risk of Lyme…

4 Ways Your Health Affects Your Finances

4 Ways Your Health Affects Your Finances

Wealthy people tend to be healthy people. When you think about it, it makes sense. People who take measures to save and care for their health tend to have a personality trait in common: conscientiousness. And a lot of it. Being proactive about living…

Bellville mother warns of mosquito-carried virus that was “literally torture” for her daughter

Bellville mother warns of mosquito-carried virus that was "literally torture" for her daughter

Lauren Zehner started first grade in mid-September, a little later than her classmates, after being hospitalized from a mosquito bite. Submitted Photo. BELLVILLE — Bellville mother, Holly Zehner had never heard of the “La Crosse” virus until late last summer. That’s when her 7-year-old…

Do Brain-Boosting Supplements Actually Work Or Are They Total B.S.?

Do Brain-Boosting Supplements Actually Work Or Are They Total B.S.?

Unable to play video. HTML5 is not supported! Content loading… Can a supplement really make you smarter? A quick online search for “mental clarity supplements” will turn up tons of products, such as Neurohacker Collective’s “Qualia Mind,” WTHN’s “Fully Charged,” and Bulletproof’s “Unfair Advantage,…

The Eyes Are the Prize: Eye-Tracking Technology Is Advertising’s Holy Grail

Bundled into VR headsets or AR glasses, eye tracking will enable companies to collect your intimate and unconscious responses to real-world cues. Avi Bar-Zeev spent nearly 30 years working on AR/VR/MR, helping companies like Disney, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple make decisions about how to…

Eating polluted seafood can weaken your immune system, study concludes

Eating polluted seafood can weaken your immune system, study concludes

( Natural News ) Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids is good for your brain and heart health. However, an alarming study warns that consuming fish contaminated with toxins can harm your immune system. The study, published in the journal Science Advances ,…

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