How to stay fit and focused while working from home

How to stay fit and focused while working from home

As a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are now finding ourselves spending more time at home than ever before – whether we’re working from the comfort of our home offices, or simply taking some time out. The extra time is…

How could Covid-19 and body’s immune response affect brain?

Picower Institute researchers are embarking on experiments to learn the mechanisms by which coronavirus might affect mental health. Mounting evidence suggests that the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the brain, as well as the lungs. Although the most immediately threatening symptoms of Covid-19 are respiratory, neuroscientists…

Chamomile tea can help give you better sleep and glowing skin at the same time

Chamomile tea can help give you better sleep and glowing skin at the same time

( Natural News ) Chamomile tea is a common home remedy for people who have trouble sleeping. But did you know that chamomile tea offers other health benefits ? Chamomile tea is usually made from dried wild chamomile flowers. The tea doesn’t have an…

Here are 9 ways to stay healthy at home during the coronavirus lockdown

Here are 9 ways to stay healthy at home during the coronavirus lockdown

( Natural News ) To prevent the further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), several states have issued stay-at-home orders. In preparation, citizens have stocked up on supplies while they’re on lockdown. Still, it’s important to maintain your overall well-being by following a healthy diet and…

10 Medicinal herbs and spices that you should always have in your pantry

10 Medicinal herbs and spices that you should always have in your pantry

Advertisement Herbs and spices contain active plant compounds that have potent antioxidant effects against pain, inflammation and chronic conditions. Powerful medicinal compounds like gingerol, quercetin and allicin can be found in various kitchen staples like onions, garlic and ginger. Here are 10 medicinal herbs…

14 Amazing health benefits of mustard for skin, hair and overall health

14 Amazing health benefits of mustard for skin, hair and overall health

Advertisement Mustard, a cruciferous vegetable native to the temperate regions of Europe , is typically cultivated and processed to make the popular yellow condiment that shares its name. In its natural state, mustard is a nutritional powerhouse thanks to large amounts of antioxidants and…

Can we really ‘boost’ our immune system to fight COVID-19?

Can we really ‘boost’ our immune system to fight COVID-19?

stanley moffatt To date, the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic has the unenviable tag as the most humanly devastating in history, infecting more than 500 million people, and killing at least 50 million people worldwide. Unfortunately, the pandemic also came with opportunities for self-styled chemists…

Does cannabis kill brain cells?

Does cannabis kill brain cells?

Whether cannabis, or marijuana, kills brain cells remains unknown, and current research studies have yielded conflicting results. Keep reading to learn more about what current studies have to say about marijuana’s short- and long-term effects on the brain. Marijuana may affect a person’s appetite,…

14 ways sex is good for your body and brain

14 ways sex is good for your body and brain

Sex affects the body and the brain.Aleksandra Kovac / Shutterstock Hanging out with friends is good for you, too. 14. It could make you more genetically healthy 13. It could help reduce anxiety 12. It helps boost memory 11. Sex helps men be more…

Red wine and dealcoholized red wine can defeat oral bacteria

Red wine and dealcoholized red wine can defeat oral bacteria

( Natural News ) Polyphenols are active plant compounds whose health-promoting activities are well-documented by studies. These secondary metabolites are produced by plants to boost their defenses against ultraviolet radiation and pathogens , indicating that they are natural antioxidants and antimicrobials. But these beneficial…

Earth Day activities that are good for you and the planet during the pandemic

Earth Day activities that are good for you and the planet during the pandemic

News By Kristen Rogers, CNN This year’s Earth Day — the 50th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement — will be a quiet one. This year’s Earth Day — the 50th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement —…

Monocytes May Be Better, Safer Targets for MS Therapies, Study Suggests

Monocytes May Be Better, Safer Targets for MS Therapies, Study Suggests

A subset of monocytes (a type of immune cells) that can infiltrate the central nervous system and drive nerve cell damage in multiple sclerosis (MS) may be a better target for preventing disease progression than the cells of the immune system that are currently…

Supernus and Navitor Announce Development and Option Agreement for Orally Active mTORC1 Activator NV-5138

Companies to Collaborate on Phase II Development for NV-5138 in Depression NV-5138 is a Novel First-in-Class Activator of mTORC1 Supernus Receives Exclusive Option to License or Acquire NV-5138 Prior to Initiation of Phase III Clinical Program ROCKVILLE, Md. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 21, 2020…

The Top 11 Foods for Boosting Your Immune System

The Top 11 Foods for Boosting Your Immune System

If you’re like most people, your response when sickness hits is to take a pill. While this approach is sensible for fighting off disease and infection, it doesn’t work the same way when it comes to building up your body’s natural defenses. Gulping down…

4Reel Fishing: Mental benefits of fishing

4Reel Fishing: Mental benefits of fishing

Pictured is Clear Lake. This photo was taken a couple days before the lake was closed. That day was perfect. Truly a “Sunshine and Buttercups” day! Photo contributed Whether it’s the sights, smells or sounds, or simply the chance to escape from the daily…

Nutritional psychiatry is one of the growing fields shaping the brain health supplements market

Nutritional psychiatry is one of the growing fields shaping the brain health supplements market

Photo credit © Billionphotos – Stock.adobe.com Becky Wright Volume: 23 Issue: 2 Brain Health , Science , Trends & Business Brain health is a growing area of interest to dietary supplement makers. Today’s supplement companies are looking to capitalize on the expanding population of…

JODY HOLTON — Exercise for good brain health

JODY HOLTON — Exercise for good brain health

We know that regular exercise is good for our bones and muscles. Let’s explore the positive aspects of exercise on our brains. Can exercise prevent memory loss and improve cognitive function? Possibly. Exercise has many known benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease…

10 Supplements that can help curb your anxiety

10 Supplements that can help curb your anxiety

( Natural News ) Anxiety comes in many forms. It can cause worry, unease, fear or panic. Severe forms of anxiety, or anxiety disorders , are among the most common and pervasive mental health problems in the United States today. Anxiety disorders include panic…

Earth Day 2020: How you can participate while staying safe

Earth Day 2020: How you can participate while staying safe

Scientists have proposed spraying sun-dimming chemicals into the Earth’s atmosphere in a bid to curb climate change. Image credit: UIG via Getty Images How we’ll celebrate Earth Day this year may be unusual, but there’s no shortage of enjoyable activities that are good for…

Happy Earth Day! Here are activities that are good for you and the planet during the pandemic

Happy Earth Day! Here are activities that are good for you and the planet during the pandemic

(CNN) — This year’s Earth Day — the 50th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement — will be a quiet one. For humans, at least, the planet is essentially closed on Wednesday, April 22, due to a worldwide pandemic. The observance…

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