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Meditation Guide: Benefits and Tips to Help You Begin Your Practice
Meditation is an age-old practice of introspection that increases self-awareness and cultivates connection to a higher consciousness. You might already have a mental picture of what meditation “should” look like. But, you don’t have to resemble the Buddha sitting on a lotus blossom to…
Athens native elected to National Academy of Medicine
Northwestern University Weinberg College neurobiologist Catherine Woolley has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine — an honor that Woolley says is a credit to the importance of fundamental research. Woolley is an Athens, Ohio native. Woolley is widely known for her work…
22 Power Routines That Will Boost Your Productivity
The real power in routines is the way they can help us build momentum, break bad habits, prioritize our lives and make us more efficient. If that doesn’t make you more productive, then I don’t know what will. How do you decide what routines…
Take a look at these 8 brain-boosting foods
Everything you eat and drink affects your brain function and how you think. Your ability to learn new skills, focus on a task and recall memories are all affected by the type and quality of foods you eat. Eating a well-balanced diet abundant in…
The power of sleep
How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Scientists recommend a solid eight hours of sleep every night. However, as everyone knows, you can get by with much less sleep if needed. Or can you? Research on sleep has uncovered some pretty…
The ‘smart drugs’ revolution: how pharmaceuticals will leave us ‘accelerating into a 24/7 society’
You probably know someone who takes cognitive-enhancing drugs. Pilots, heart surgeons, famous novelists, pressured city traders, renowned professors (and their students), as well as astronauts, soldiers and IT analysts, to name a few. If you asked them about their diphenylmethylsulfinylacetamide use, they’d stare at…
Single sessions of moderately intense exercise help boost memory in older individuals, reveals study
( Natural News ) Regular exercise has been linked to numerous health benefits, but its connection to semantic memory is largely unexplored. Researchers from the University of Maryland found that a single session of exercise has positive effects on parts of the brain associated…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): 11 proven ways to tackle this surprisingly common condition
As the weather grows gloomier and gloomier and the daylight hours steadily decrease, many of us will be beginning to feel the effects of seasonal affective disorder. Whether you’re struggling to get out of bed even more than usual, not feeling motivated to work,…
Five easy ways to wind down before bed
And resist that nightcap. Alcohol may help you fall asleep more quickly, but it’s bad news for the quality of your sleep, with REM sleep (vital for learning and memory) the worst affected. It’s also a diuretic, meaning you’re more likely to wake in…
A Q&A with Terry Memory from 13 Seeds
We speak to Terry Memory from 13 Seeds , the producers of Australia’s largest range of hemp superfoods. Using 100% natural Tasmanian hemp oil and seeds, 13 Seeds helps Australians get healthy by easily incorporating the health benefits of hemp into their everyday routine….
Transfarmation: How Ārepa used ingredients unique to New Zealand to create a mental clarity drink
Angus Brown is the founder of Ārepa, a caffeine-free, plant-based nootropic drink that has ingredients derived from New Zealand-sourced pine and blackcurrants and has been designed to alleviate stress. In 2012, Brown forked out for the ’10 Key Trends in F&B Report’ by New…
Vitamins, Supplements And Teas: Relieve Anxiety Naturally With These 16 Home Remedies
Health October 21st, 2019 | 13:48 PM | 46 views NaturalNews Anxiety is a normal human emotion that can be triggered by imminent danger or the presence of threats. According to science, anxiety is part of the body’s fight-or-flight response and is integral to…
Single Sessions Of Moderately Intense Exercise Help Boost Memory In Older Individuals, Reveals Study
Health October 21st, 2019 | 13:44 PM | 45 views NaturalNews Regular exercise has been linked to numerous health benefits, but its connection to semantic memory is largely unexplored. Researchers from the University of Maryland found that a single session of exercise has positive…
Learn how to grow these 8 medicinal plants in your indoor garden
( Natural News ) Growing herbs indoors is a popular hobby since it eliminates the hassle that comes with growing herbs in your backyard, especially when it comes to seasonal crops. While most gardeners would prefer growing herbs for culinary reasons, some lean towards…
A ‘Menopause Champion’ at Work? Yes. You Also Get Paid Leave.
LONDON — A British broadcaster is prioritizing women’s health by rolling out a raft of measures to aid those dealing with a subject that is rarely discussed freely and openly in the workplace: menopause. Channel 4, a national television station in Britain, announced Friday…
Can adrafinil effectively help you stay more alert?
Join AFP’s 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Advertising inquiries: freepress@ntelos.net Photo Credit: Photographee.eu A large number of people nowadays cannot enjoy complete eight hours of…
Here’s what you need to know about ayahuasca, the natural (and psychedelic) antidepressant
( Natural News ) Perhaps you’ve heard tales of people visiting South America and trying ayahuasca. This psychoactive brew is said to be very enlightening, but what exactly is it – and is it safe? Ayahuasca is a tea made with the leaves of…
What does it mean to have a happy gut? For starters, a healthier body
( Natural News ) The gut microbiota has been a topic of numerous research over the past few decades. The word “microbiota” refers to a collection of microorganisms that live in an established environment. Your gut contains billions of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and…
Stressed out? Manage your stress with these 10 tips
( Natural News ) Having healthy lifestyle habits is essential for your overall health and well-being. This includes managing your stress levels . Stress, mood, and your health High stress levels can negatively affect your diet and workout. Adriane Kozlovsky, a clinical dietitian at…
BIPRI is Optimizing Nutrition to Help Improve Adults’ Memory
BIPRI introduces Brain & Memory Fuel, a pharmacist-formulated blend of natural ingredients for supporting memory, focus and circulation FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Four in ten adults in the U.S. age 65 or older have some form of age-associated memory loss, according…