Why mindful breathing keeps your brain healthy and young

Why mindful breathing keeps your brain healthy and young

Yogis, non-yogis, long-term meditators, and short-term ‘dabblers’ alike will all agree that meditation improves focus. But, until now, no studies had shown how breathing influences attention in the brain. New research explores the neurophysiological effects of controlled breathing. Mindful breathing exercises can do wonders…

Neuroscientists look at brain stimulation as an alternative treatment for depression

Neuroscientists look at brain stimulation as an alternative treatment for depression

( Natural News ) In search of a way to treat depression, Philadelphia-based neuroscientists found a pathway in the brain circuitry of mice, and reported that stimulating this path causes animals to take up “anti-depressive” behavior. According to an article in Medical Xpress ,…

How to Increase Blood Flow to the Brain

How to Increase Blood Flow to the Brain

Insufficient blood circulation to the brain can lead to many mental issues, from mild to serious. But there are many ways to increase blood flow. Your brain is only 2% of your total body weight, yet receives 15 to 20% of the total blood…

NASA starts space study to see if sperm can still function in weightless environments

NASA starts space study to see if sperm can still function in weightless environments

( Natural News ) Do sperm squirm the same way in space? That’s an interesting question that’s posed by the leading scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which aims to learn exactly how sperm will function when placed out in space….

For your plant-based diet to be nutritionally complete, you have to avoid deficiency of vitamins and minerals usually gained from animal products

For your plant-based diet to be nutritionally complete, you have to avoid deficiency of vitamins and minerals usually gained from animal products

( Natural News ) If you plan to switch to a plant-based diet, you must look for alternative food items or supplements that provide vitamins and minerals that are usually obtained from animal products for your diet to be nutritionally complete . This, as…

The Yogi masters were right — meditation and breathing exercises can sharpen your mind

The Yogi masters were right — meditation and breathing exercises can sharpen your mind

It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks. A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing…

Lighting Up the Brain

Lighting Up the Brain

Even family pets can inspire his inventive spirit. Whenever Boas’ wife traveled for work, she’d always call to make sure the cats were safely back inside for the night. Rather than policing the kitty door, Boas started puttering. He sketched out a system, built…

Are you feeding your brain the right nutrients? Folate, vitamins B12, C, E, and D are crucial for mental health

Are you feeding your brain the right nutrients? Folate, vitamins B12, C, E, and D are crucial for mental health

( Natural News ) 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…

National events boost city’s economy

National events boost city's economy

If you woke up this morning feeling a little smarter, a little sharper of mind, it could well be the city’s collective consciousness at work. Two national-scale brain-a-poloozas are underway at the same time in the city. Northern FanCon (NFC) is waving the flags…

9 Health Benefits Of Shankhpushpi, A Herbal Remedy

9 Health Benefits Of Shankhpushpi, A Herbal Remedy

This popular ayurvedic and unani remedy is derived from the plant of the Convolvulus pluricaulis . It draws its name from its flowers with their characteristic conch shape (shankha in Sanskrit). In some regions of the Indian subcontinent, the source plant for the shankhpushpi…

5 Easy Remedies to Clear Brain Fog

5 Easy Remedies to Clear Brain Fog

At some point, most people experience the effects of brain fog. Although it isn’t a true medical diagnosis, it’s still very real and can be quite debilitating. Brain fog makes focus and concentration difficult. It can affect memory, mood, and can even cause confusion….

Drugs That Cause Memory Loss (& what you can do)

Drugs That Cause Memory Loss (& what you can do)

There are many kinds of prescription drugs and OTC medications that cause memory loss. See if any drugs you take are on our lists. According to Harvard University, prescription drugs cause over 128,000 deaths per year in the United States. ( 1 ) Shockingly,…

Breathe in, breathe out for a sharper mind

Breathe in, breathe out for a sharper mind

Breath-focused meditation and yogic breathing practices have numerous known cognitive benefits, including increased ability to focus. (Photo: Pixabay) Sharpen your mind with meditation and breathing exercises, say researchers. A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological…

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks. A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing…

Koios Subsidiary, Cannavated, To Develop Line Of Cannabis Functional Beverages

Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV; OTC: SNOVF) (the “Company” or “Koios”), is pleased to announce the creation of Cannavated Beverage Co. (“Cannavated”), a wholly-owned subsidiary that will be among the first companies to produce cannabis-infused beverages. Koios brings its proven experience in the functional…

Do you know why our eyesight is sharpest at dawn and dusk?

Do you know why our eyesight is sharpest at dawn and dusk?

( Natural News ) If you’ve ever been up at the crack of dawn or still outside when dusk falls, you may have noticed your sight is sharper than usual. A German study says this is because your brain changes the way it interprets…

Researchers create memory prosthesis that can boost recall in humans by around 40 percent

Researchers create memory prosthesis that can boost recall in humans by around 40 percent

( Natural News ) The human brain holds many mysteries, among which are the specifics of how exactly memories work. There are a lot of different theories as to how the brain operates as far as memory as a function is concerned, but now…

10 Yummy, brain-boosting foods that prevent neurocognitive decline

10 Yummy, brain-boosting foods that prevent neurocognitive decline

( Natural News ) For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions…

7 Reasons why you should start eating more blueberries

7 Reasons why you should start eating more blueberries

( Natural News ) Aside from being abundant in antioxidants , blueberries, dubbed the “king of antioxidant fruits,” offers a wide range of health benefits. In fact, several studies have proven that simply eating less than one cup of these berries every day can…

MIND OVER GENES: Meditation improves your blood pressure by literally altering gene expression in your body’s cells

MIND OVER GENES: Meditation improves your blood pressure by literally altering gene expression in your body’s cells

( Natural News ) Meditation is often thought of as a simple way to relax and clear your mind — and no one would ever try to argue that point. But, it turns out that the benefits afforded by practicing meditation extend far beyond…

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