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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…
Oranges are waste-free: Every part has unique health benefits
( Natural News ) Oranges are one of the most nutritious fruits you can find. They are one of the most popular flavors in many beverages and desserts and a staple in kids’ lunchboxes, whether in the form of fruit or juice. But oranges…
Why Einstein Walked to Work
It was a familiar sight around Princeton University… The man with the world’s most powerful brain was walking on the side of the road. People in cars would often stop and ask if he wanted a ride. But Albert Einstein always refused. He insisted…
Johnson: Meditation improves mental health, social health
Graphic by Natalie Lutz | Orange Media Network The widespread benefits of incorporating a regular meditation practice into a daily routine has the power to grant us more control over stressful events, while promoting healthier mental habits overall. Our minds are tasked with the…
The 9 Key Nutrients Every Vegetarian Needs to be Healthy
Many people choose a vegetarian or vegan diet for ethical reasons such as preventing cruelty towards animals. Some people become vegetarians because the production of animal products for food is bad for the environment. Others choose the vegetarian diet for health reasons. Whatever the…
Is Drinking Tea Good For The Brain?
It has long been recognized that the plant polyphenols, antioxidants, catechins and other phytochemicals in tea are beneficial for the brain and, therefore, our cognitive health. Caffeine (a brain booster) and the amino acid L-Theanine (which calms you down) — both of which are…
Let’s hack the happy chemicals – Dopamine, Serotonin and Endorphins
How many books, courses, and seminars have been held every year with the ultimate objective being to help you become happier and more fulfilled? How many books, courses, and seminars have been held every year with the ultimate objective being to help you become…
Should You Take That Cat Nap? The Sleep Link To Mental Health
This is a modal window. No compatible source was found for this media. Sleep is important for us in many ways. We suffer mentally and physically when we do not get enough. It is the time our body repairs itself, releasing hormones for the…