(Exploring Your Mind) Cocaine is one of the most consumed and addictive drugs out there. Its effects in the brain are quite harmful, aside from the feeling of euphoria and well-being it initially produces. Continue reading to find out more about the effects of cocaine on the brain. Related Five Traits of People Who Know How […]
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WHO Clarifies Comment About Asymptomatic CCP Virus Spread Being ‘Very Rare’
(Andrew Joseph) Atop World Health Organization official clarified on Tuesday that scientists have not determined yet how frequently people with asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 pass the disease on to others, a day after suggesting that such spread is “very rare.” Related Coronavirus Hoax: Members of Brazil’s Parliament Broke Into Hospital that Claimed to Have 5,000 Infected […]
Loneliness: A Health Problem That Could Be Deadlier Than Obesity, Study Says
(Richard Enos) Loneliness can reliably be linked to a significant increase in the risk of early mortality, according to a study at Brigham Young University. Head author, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, notes that “substantial evidence now indicates that individuals lacking social connections (both objective and subjective social isolation) are at risk for premature mortality.”
Love Makes Us More Intelligent, According to Neuroscience
(Exploring Your Mind) Some researchers concluded that love makes us more intelligent. This is because our brains have a “love neural network” and a particular biochemistry that activates and increases a series of cognitive functions.
What Are Adaptogens & How Can You Benefit from Them?
(Ocean Robbins) It’s no secret that eating plants is good for our health. Even unglamorous veggies like potatoes and ordinary fruits like apples are nutritional powerhouses, providing us with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and multiple forms of fiber. But there are a few plants credited with “above and beyond” powers of healing. Known as “adaptogens,” their popularization in recent years came via wellness-minded celebrities. And adaptogens are gaining momentum in the west as solutions to many of the problems of modern living: low mood, stress, anxiety, depression, and a compromised immune system. Adaptogens are often promoted as safe and natural alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs, although they work complementary to Western medicines as well. So the big question is: Are adaptogens the real deal, or just plain old plants with a big marketing budget?
Coronavirus Mortality Study Continues to Confirm Overall Mortality Not Much Different Than a Bad Seasonal Flu
(Joe Hoft) On March 17, 2020, we were the first to identify that the WHO and the WHO’s Director General Tedros were pushing fraudulent numbers regarding the expected mortality of the coronavirus. The WHO over-stated the mortality rate of the virus by at least 20 times the actual number.
7 Great Exercises To Build A Healthy Spine & Relieve Sciatica
(Joe Martino) In our current age of excessive sitting and sedentary lifestyles, back pain is an incredibly common problem — one that I experience myself quite a bit when I don’t take the necessary steps to keep my body loose.
DEBUNKING COVID-19: Two COVID Positive Hairstylists Served 140 People. Not One Customer Was Infected
(Tim Pearce) The Springfield-Greene County Health Department announced earlier this week that the incubation period for 147 people potentially exposed to the coronavirus had passed.
Americans Who Drink This Much Water a Day Were More Likely to Report Feeling ‘Very Happy’
(Good News Network) Is drinking water the secret to feeling happy? Probably not, but this survey says that it may be indicative of a person’s happiness.
Scientists Are About To Release Millions of Genetically Modified Mosquitos in Florida and Texas
(Jake Anderson) This already historic and unprecedented summer could mark yet another outlandish first: scientists plan to release genetically modified mosquitos in Florida and Texas. An attempt at disease control via genetic engineering, the scientists argue their efforts will, over time, greatly reduce the number of next-generation mosquitos.
Having Your Tonsils Removed May Increase Your Risk Of Developing 28 Types Of Disease
(Alanna Ketler) Did you have your tonsils out as a child? Has a doctor given this recommendation to your child or a child you know? More than 530,000 tonsillectomy procedures are performed each year in the United States alone and in fact, it is one of the most common surgical procedures. New research is now showing that this operation can put patients at risk for contracting over 28 diseases later in life.
Bowel and Brain – The Connection
(Exploring Your Mind) The mind-body connection is now more likely than ever according to science. So, the time has come to reconnect with your body and take care of your mind. It’s also time to adopt healthier eating habits and to begin to pay attention to the connection between your bowel and your brain.
10 Meditation Tips to Wipe Out Negativity
(Samuel Alfie) A lot of psychologists and experts in different fields always tell us some key interesting facts about meditation. It has been found that roughly 200 to 500 million people in the world meditate.
Wait What? WHO Data Suggests It’s ‘Very Rare’ for COVID-19 to Spread Through Asymptomatic People
(Humans Are Free) Now that contact tracing is underway around the world, data is beginning to make it clear how this virus spreads. BUT, according to the WHO, those transmitting the virus from person to person are those who have the virus and are showing symptoms, not asymptomatic people.
Emotional Self-Harm: What it Is and How to Avoid It
(Exploring Your Mind) It’s easy to hurt yourself emotionally. One of the many forms of emotional self-harm is neglecting yourself on a daily basis in order to prioritize others. It’s when you always fall into the same harmful relationships, don’t know how to set boundaries, and neglect that beautiful person that looks back at you in the mirror.