(Russel Davis) A recent study published in Nature revealed that intestinal bacteria may alter the brain’s blood vessel structure, which in turn may play a role in the development of malformations that result in stroke or epilepsy. As part of the research, a team of health experts at the University of Pennsylvania examined the probable causes of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) in genetically-engineered mice. CCMs were characterized by clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels that trigger seizures or stroke at the event of blood leakage to the surrounding brain tissue.
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Reflexology to the Rescue — a List of Points to Get Rid of Seasonal Allergies
(Mary Miller) With the advent of flu season comes the dreaded affliction of seasonal allergies. Sufferers of seasonal allergies have to put up with irksome symptoms such as itchy and swollen sinuses, nasal congestion, watery eyes and a runny nose when cold weather and allergens run amok with their immune systems. Such symptoms can be temporarily relieved with the use of decongestants and antihistamines, but these often come with unpleasant side effects. Fortunately, natural remedies such as the precise application of reflexology can help you beat those nasty seasonal allergy blues.
How Does Social Media Parasitize Your Brain?
(Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D.) The desire to affiliate with other human beings is one of the most powerful human motivations. In his classic textbook Principles of Psychology, William James (1890) observed that social isolation can be a form of torture. “To one long pent up on a desert island,” James said, “the sight of a human footprint or a human form in the distance would be the most tumultuously exciting of experiences.” Supporting James’ insight, dozens of social psychological experiments attest to the psychological agony of being socially isolated (Williams & Nida, 2011).
To Predict The Future, The Brain Has Two Clocks
Summary: Researchers report there are two distinct ways in which we make temporal predictions, and these rely on different parts of the brain. The findings offer a new perspective on how humans calculate when to make a move.
This Common Food Preservative Deprives Your Cells of Oxygen and Causes Cellular Damage
(Isabelle Z.) Would you eat rubber cement, paint stripper or permanent spot remover? No one in their right mind would eat any of these things willingly, yet millions of us regularly eat a substance found in these products without realizing it – and we could pay the ultimate price for this mistake.
What Science is Confirming about the Benefits of CBD Oil
(Vicki Batts) CBD oil is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after supplements on the market, but what do you really know about it? Scientists have been studying cannibidiol (CBD) for many years now, working to unravel the myriad of benefits afforded by this medicinal plant compound. CBD is one of hundreds of cannabinoid compounds found in the cannabis plant, and is now known to be a powerful, medicinal compound with a wide array of uses and benefits.
Humpback Whale Communication And The Search For Alien Intelligence — The SETI Institute
(SETI) Laurance Doyle is using statistical tools to look for patterns in animal communication. Related Mysterious Radio Signal Heard from Deep Within the Earth Source – SETI by Staff Writer, November 28th, 2018 Long before the discovery of the first planet beyond our Solar System, SETI Institute research scientist Laurance Doyle began theorizing about the habitability of planets around […]
Why Every Home Should Have a Himalayan Salt Lamp
(Michelle Simmons) Himalayan salt lamps are made from pink salt crystals, which are mined from the edge of the Himalayan Mountains. Their color range from light pink to pink with an orange color, depending on the mineral concentration. These lamps have been gaining the attention of many people recently not only due to their attractive color, but also because of their health benefits. Here are some of them:
How Learning and Memory Relate to Free Will
(William R. Klemm Ph.D.) One common definition of “free will” is that a person can decide or choose among multiple alternatives without being forced by physical laws, luck, fate, or divine will. Most of us feel we are in charge of our choices when no outside force requires us to make a particular choice. But it is fashionable these days for scholars to insist that free will is an illusion, a trick the brain plays on us. I will spare you the philosophical knots of specious assumptions and convoluted logic that scholars tie themselves into.
A Strong Association Has Been Found Between The HPV Vaccine & Infertility
(Celeste McGovern) This spring, the United States reported its lowest birth rate in 30 years, despite an economic boom. Finland’s birth rate plummeted to a low not seen in 150 years. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently introduced a string of reforms aimed at stemming the country’s “deep demographic declines.” The government of Denmark introduced an ad campaign to encourage couples to “Do it for Denmark” and conceive on vacations, and Poland produced a campaign urging its citizens to “breed like rabbits.”
Here’s Proof That It’s Actually Vaccinated People Who Are Spreading Communicable Disease
(Ethan Huff) A 2016 report by Kaiser Health News revealed what many vaccine truth advocates have been saying for years: Vaccines and the people who get them are carriers and spreaders of the disease, putting the rest of the population at very high risk.
Foods to Eat If You Want to Look and Feel Younger
(Michelle Simmons) Inflammation, oxidants, starchy carbs, chemicals in packaged foods, rancid oils, insufficient vitamin and mineral intake, low-fat diets, oils high in omega-6 fatty acids, high blood glucose levels, and unhealthy gut flora promote aging, and these can be reduced or eliminated through diet. Here are the foods you should eat to keep looking and feeling healthy:
There Isn’t Just One Good Reason to Avoid the Flu Shot – There Are 10
(Ethan Huff) In case you haven’t noticed, every Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS in the country is once again in fear-mongering mode when it comes to pushing their customers to get the flu shot. But for all of the reasons that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that Americans should just roll over and take the seasonal jab, there’s plenty more scientific reasons not to – the following 10 reasons topping the list:
Electromagnetic Frequencies: Can You Do Something About Them If They Affect You?
(Catherine J. Frompovich) Day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute…it’s happening! Everyone is being assaulted by an unseen, yet ‘coveted’, biological enemy: Technology’s ‘smart’ appliances with their ubiquitous microwave frequencies!
Stimulate These Acupressure Points to Revive Your Immune System
(Mary Miller) Your immune system protects your body from disease and infection. In this regard, strengthening your immune system is the best way to prevent the onset of colds, flu, fever, and other illnesses. There are many ways to boost your immune system, but a natural remedy for achieving this is the ancient healing method of acupressure.