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The therapeutic benefits of reflexology for Parkinson’s
( Natural News ) Being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease is akin to receiving a death sentence for most people. Barring the fact that many of these diseases are incurable, they also cause progressive degeneration and even death in brain neurons, which can’t be…
Diet hacks to make you a more productive entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur is not easy and if you are reading this, then you probably do not need us to tell you that either. There’s just so much expectation around you and a bulk of those expectations possibly come from your own self, which…
9 Wellness Factors That Directly Affect Beauty and Anti-Aging
Photo Credits: Westend61/ Getty Images | Image Used for Illustrative Purposes Only Large breasts, flawless skin and full lips may play leading roles in the modern-day beauty equation, but there is something deeper that transcends beyond what we see in the mirror: true beauty…
What you should be eating and drinking to best prepare for GCSE, A Levels and exams
Find out how the new GCSE grading system will work in England It’s that time of year again, when the school and university students are preparing for their exams. Students will want to put themselves in the best possible position to get those grades…
Our guide to overcoming insomnia and sleeping straight through
If you’re struggling to get the required amount of shut-eye each night, these tips could come in handy We’ve all been there. Those nights when you simply cannot get to sleep. You try everything, from taking the covers off, to putting them back on…
Are You Nature Deficient?
by Hannah Aylward: How much time do you spend outside on a daily basis? Let’s break it down. Your average workday may look something like this: wake up, commute to work, sit at work for eight hours, commute home, and then spend the rest…
Are Your Ready to Introduce Nootropics into Your Life?
You may have already heard of nootropics, as they have been steadily growing in popularity for a number of years now. Lots of claims are made about nootropics, both for and against them. As always, working out what nootropics are capable of, what they…
Putting down your phone may help you live longer, but not for the reason you’re probably thinking
Kielbasa Festival By chronically raising levels of cortisol, the bodyÕs main stress hormone, our phones may be threatening our health and shortening our lives. (Raœl Soria/The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SCI PHONES HEALTH BY CATHERINE…
Revealed: GeekWire Awards 2019 winners crowned as we celebrate the best of Pacific Northwest tech
(GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) The strength and success of the people and companies across the Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem was on full display Thursday night at the GeekWire Awards. It was so much fun celebrating with more than 1,000 of you at the…
These Specially Formulated Nootropics Enhance Both Mind and Mood
Billions of dollars a year are spent on phones, computers, and other smart devices with the goal of increasing productivity. But more often than not, these devices end up becoming just another distraction. That’s because we fail to realize that our productivity problems usually…
Monkeys with human brain genes: has it crossed an ethical line?
Monkeys with human brain genes: has it crossed an ethical line? © Getty Images When it comes to gene editing, how far is too far? Chinese scientists have been pushing the boundaries, most recently by creating rhesus monkeys with a human brain gene linked…
16 Little Things To Make Your Desk More Pleasant
Fotolia A severe lack of color. No natural light. Cold, hard surfaces. No, it’s not a prison cell. It’s the standard American office. If your workplace is still proudly displaying overhead fluorescent lights that totally kill your selfie game and miserable windowless offices, you’ll…
The Pleasure of Being Mediocre
Laura Lippman was raised to excel, which meant dropping sports in favor of school work. Decades later, she returned to the tennis court to conquer her fears once and for all. Getty I have no natural athletic ability, although I have always looked as…
20 Surprising Health Benefits Of Cucumber To Your Body – Health – Nairaland
Amazing Health Benefits Of cucumber Fruit Health benefits of cucumber are simply the beneficial aspect of this fruit to your body health wise. Improving your brain health and lowering your risks of having breast, ovarian, uterine, and prostate cancers are some of the health…
Why Your Grandma Should Play Xbox
“You don’t still play a lot of those videogames, do you?” This was the question my grandfather asked me several weeks ago over dinner, quite literally out of the blue. As a child, both my cousins and I spent a lot of time at…
Drink Your Way Through Mental Blocks (No, Not Like That)
Wouldn’t it be great if you could overcome mental roadblocks and other stressors to power through and get your work done, all with the help of a tasty and healthy drink? Well, then you’re going to be particularly interested in TruBrain’s drinks. With TruBrain’s…
Here’s the lowdown on swordfish and its health benefits
( Natural News ) Swordfish, which has a long, flat bill, is a type of oily fish. Swordfish provides many nutrients and health benefits . Eating swordfish can: Help improve your sleep quality – Swordfish contains high amounts of magnesium, which is a mineral…
Hearables Will Monitor Your Brain and Body to Augment Your Life
Illustration: Anders Wenngren The eyes, it’s been said, are windows to the soul. I’d argue that the real portals are the ears. Consider that, at this very moment, a cacophony of biological conversations is blasting through dime-size patches of skin just inside and outside…
Heartbeat predicts errors in expert pianists
Summary: Changes in heart rate help the brain predict when a musician is about to make an error, researchers discover. Source: Goldsmiths University of London Working with professional pianists and experienced piano students from London conservatoires, Dr Maria Herrojo Ruiz and colleagues found that…
The Medicinal Plants and Adaptogens You Should Be Eating
Follow any health and wellness account on social media, and chances are you’ll skim a caption or two raving about the medicinal powers of what are called adaptogens. Sound familiar? The word is almost as trendy as the herbs it refers to—and equally as…