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Don’t calm down! Exam stress may not be fun but it can help you get better marks
Two-thirds of young people experience levels of exam stress that mental health organisation ReachOut describes as “worrying”. Research shows high levels of exam stress can interfere with attention and reduce working memory , leading to lower performance. Early experiences of anxiety and stress can…
10 Proven Health Benefits of Sweet Potato
Whether you bake them to eat whole or make them into a pie, sweet potatoes offer a host of health benefits. These tasty tubers help everything from your belly to your heart. While many associate the health benefits of sweet potato to those of…
Food combos that boost your nutrition at every meal
There’s a strong argument for getting your basic nutrition from whole foods rather than taking a fistful of supplements each day. One reason for this is because whole foods contain blends of vitamins and minerals that enhance their potency. Single nutrient supplements like vitamin…
Getting back to nature for better mental health
A walk in the park could do wonders to your mental health. Photo: CNSA Many people in Hong Kong are feeling depressed. According to a study published in July by the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong, 9.1…
Working out in the morning helps improve cognitive function throughout the day, say researchers
( Natural News ) A recent study from Australia found that morning workouts can greatly improve working memory in older adults. In the paper, which was published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine , the researchers discussed whether moderate-intensity exercises can improve cognition…
How to … keep your mind sharp
While mild memory loss may be a natural part of ageing, there are simple changes we can make to improve our brain function, according to MoneyTalksNews . Here are 13 ways you can take control of your memory and keep your mind sharp. Meditate…
Post Meal ‘Food Coma’ Mat Be Linked To Formation Of Long-Term Memories
Food coma helps build memory power After a large, hearty meal, it’s natural to feel sluggish. Most of us tend to stop active work and rest for some time, right after a calorie-rich, heavy meal. This phenomenon is often referred to as ‘food coma’…
Can you add chocolate to a keto diet?
( Natural News ) Chocolate is a decadent food often associated with sweet desserts and snacks. Many people love the rich taste of chocolate and the feelings of happiness and pleasure it stimulates. Although considered a superfood – dark chocolate, that is – chocolate…
Breakfast and its health benefits
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How to Use Spaced Repetition to Remember What You’ve Learned
While learning is a simple concept on the surface, there is so much that the average person doesn’t know about the topic. For one, did you know that everything that we learned in school is taught to us ineffectively? While it’s a rather unusual…
Gratitude – ancient wisdom meets modern science
An attitude of gratitude might sound trite, but these common findings by research psychologists reveal it to be the wellspring of virtues like honesty, selflessness and loyalty. You don’t have to be an ascetic monk or philosopher practicing virtuous behaviour to become a more…
Can Improving Your Diet Actually Fight Depression?
According to a new study published in the journal PLOS One , following a Mediterranean diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean meat can help improve symptoms of depression. This was one of the first studies to tease out direct cause and effect rather…
The Diet That Reduces Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
iStock With a just-in-time-for-the-holidays reboot, the MIND Diet, which isn’t "brand new," is giving a whole new meaning to “mindful eating.” Designed to make your body—and your brain—healthier, you can use the eating plan, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, to ward…
The 4-Step Process to Conquering Stress for the Rest of Your Life
The following excerpt is from Dr. Nadine Greiner ’s book Stress-Less Leadership . Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books | IndieBound There’s no magic bullet for eliminating all stress symptoms and preventing all stress, so it’s important to…
5 Ways to Ramp Up Your Exercise Routine
Train with a friend for better results. Do you find yourself getting sad as the colder days and early dark nights of the fall months start to settle in? If that sounds like you, beat the post summer blues by increasing your commitment to…
HANAH Launches Coffee Boost, Brain-Supporting Herbal Nootropic Coffee Supplement
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Stressed carers need more support as Alzheimer’s cases increase
Relatives are often left with the stress of caring for parents with conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Getty People who care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease are suffering from anxiety, depression and "burnout" and need more support. Dr Harry Horgan, a clinical psychologist at the…
These functional foods can improve your health
What is the function of your food? You might be asking yourself that question more often these days. (Photo: zarzamora/Shutterstock) Is asparagus the key to a better night’s sleep? Can sauerkraut improve your memory? And does wheatgrass give you more energy than coffee? Also,…
A closer look at 5-HTP and its brain-boosting benefits
( Natural News ) The supplement 5-HTP is touted by many for its brain benefits, which include enhanced cognitive function and the treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, among others. While many people believe in and advocate the use of this supplement, many also…
New research reveals how we make sense of compound words
New research shows that people process words like “carpet” the same way they interpret compound words like “bookworm”—a finding that could have applications in health care, education and computing science, say the researchers. (Photo: Getty Images) People process compound words—like snowball—and words that look…