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Most people in the world have high levels of stress in their lives, i.e. due to financial instability or emotional problems. Likewise, they experience signs of poor sleep due to severe signs of worry and fear in daily life. In fact, many studies show…
This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock) A new study has found that long term negative thinking can increase the risk of dementia. The research found that negative thinking is linked to harmful deposits…
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Online shopping has increased in popularity since the start of lockdown Coronavirus has changed the way we shop in stores and online with social distancing set to be part of the ‘new normal’ for some time to come. During lockdown, essential stores that remain…
The African eggplant, locally known as ‘intoryi’, is a tropical perennial plant that is closely related to the eggplant (aubergine) and widely cultivated for its use as a food, medicinal purposes, and ornamental plant. The plant is grown for its edible fruits which are…
Getty Images Cognitive decline is inevitable as we get older. According to the American Psychological Association, “the brain’s volume peaks in the early 20s and gradually declines for the rest of life”. But your lifestyle can slow the process. You can preserve and even…
Lou Danner is an avid reader. Reading print books accrues documented benefits for better brain function. Researchers have found that the occipital lobe, the area of the brain that processes visual input, is more developed in readers. Readers also demonstrate increased connectivity in the…
SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the first time in a randomized controlled trial, brain exercises were shown effective in addressing depression in treatment-resistant older patients , who had previously used anti-depressive drug therapy without success. The exercises were shown to…
Everybody seems to be meditating. An ancient tradition that was often synonymous with Buddhist monks, meditation has taken the world by storm and it is continuously spoken about in everyday conversations with many people asking, “ so how often do you meditate ? ”…
Researchers analyze the interactive metronome to measure temporal abilities and administer neurocognitive temporal training. This is the first use of the device for examining and training military essential skills. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — As the U.S. Army…
IMAGE: Researchers analyze the interactive metronome to measure temporal abilities and administer neurocognitive temporal training. This is the first use of the device for examining and training military essential skills. view more Credit: US Army photo ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (June 4, 2020) —…
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We all find it hard to get to sleep from time to time, but several days of poor sleep can really take its toll. Three in 10 people in Ireland struggle to get enough sleep, and this has a knock-on effect on how they…
But weeks in lockdown, plus a fear of resurgence of the virus later in the year has wreaked havoc on the mental health of thousands of Britons. This is especially true of the shielder category, where people over the age of 70 were asked…
Photo by JD Mason on Unsplash Everybody seems to be meditating. An ancient tradition that was often synonymous with Buddhist monks, meditation has taken the world by storm and it is continuously spoken about in everyday conversations with many people asking, “ so how…
Ashwagandha might be tricky to pronounce (it’s ash-wa-gan-da, FYI) but this small, evergreen plant has become the health influencer’s supplement du jour . Touted as the ultimate remedy to 21st century living , ashwaganda is what’s known as an ‘adaptogen’. “In other words, it’s…
Ever find yourself staring into your closet, unable to recall why you’re there or what you needed in the first place? Or why do you sometimes jumble perfectly easy sentences or blank at a pivotal moment during a work meeting? You’re young and relatively…
Posted by Janos Zempleni, Ph.D., Willa Cather Professor of Molecular Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Research and Science The natural infection fighting properties contained in milk could mean a better start to life for infants worldwide. Today is…
Feeling anxious, down or lonely in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you’re not alone. According to experts, the percentage of Americans suffering from anxiety and depression may have tripled since the lockdown started. And it’s easy to see why… On top…