(Arjun Walia) The medicinal benefits of meditation and yoga are now firmly established in scientific literature. One of the latest studies to emerge on the matter comes from Harvard researchers working at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). They determined that meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s grey matter in just eight weeks. It’s the very first study to document that meditation produces changes over time in the brain’s grey matter. (1)
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Investigation Into the Link Between Energy Drink Consumption and Mental Health Problems
(Michelle Simmons) A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism has investigated longitudinal associations between energy drink consumption and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress in young adults.
Professor Wendy Suzuki on the Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise (TEDtalk)
(Anne) What’s the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get up and MOVE!
Strict Eating and Fasting Schedule Cleans the Blood: Study Finds It Could Clear out Proteins That Cause Huntington’s Disease
(Tracey Watson) Huntington’s disease is a progressive genetic condition that affects the brain and causes involuntary jerking and twitching movements, emotional problems like depression and irritability, coordination problems, and trouble learning new things or making decisions. The condition is usually diagnosed when somebody is in their 30s or 40s – though in rare instances a juvenile form can be diagnosed during childhood or adolescence – and patients generally live no longer than 20 years after diagnosis. There is no treatment or cure for Huntington’s, though there are medications to manage some of the symptoms like the involuntary movements.
Eating Real Food Combats Depression — Essential Information for True Health
(Dr. Joseph Mercola) Research shows nutrition is a crucial factor in depression, and researchers have suggested diet is an important yet overlooked aspect of psychiatry. Related Study: People With Depression Use Language Differently – Here’s How to Spot It Source – Wakeup World by Dr. Joseph Mercola, March 25th, 2018 According to the World Health Organization, depression is […]
Danger Debunked: Study Finds No Evidence of Marijuana Use Harming the Kidneys
(Edsel Cook) Healthy users of medical and recreational marijuana will be relieved to hear about the results of a massive study published in The American Journal of Medicine. The researchers found no evidence that linked the occasional and light use of the drug to ill effects on kidney function, reported an AlphaGalileo article.
Before You Make an Important Decision, Science Says It May be Best to Sleep On It
(Anna Hunt) When it is difficult to make an important decision, especially about something that may impact your life, you may want to sleep on it. It’s logical to assume that it is easier for a rested brain to evaluate choices and make a decision.
The Hidden Dangers of Addictive Food Stimulants
(Edward Morgan) Many different types of stimulants can be found in the foods and drinks we consume. Some are natural ingredients that we’ve been consuming for millennia, such as caffeine, now embedded into the cultures of many civilisations. Others are synthetic and a relatively recent addition to our diets.
Strange “Symptoms” People Are Experiencing Worldwide
(Raven) It has recently been suggested that people from all around the globe have been reporting weird feelings and symptoms.
The Biggest Misconception About The ‘Ketogenic Diet’…You Don’t Actually Have To Follow It
(Arjun Walia) There is a lot of information going around about the Ketogenic diet. I myself am a culprit, having recently published two previous articles on the topic, explaining what happens to your body when you go into ketosis, similar to this one but a little different.
Another Benefit for Nursing Moms: Breastfeeding for at Least 6 Months Provides Protection Against Heart Disease
(Jessica Dolores) Many scientific findings have become controversial because the findings are inconclusive or contradictory. The use of antibiotics is one. So is the effectiveness of substances that promise to make people look and feel young.
Hope Proves Better than Fear for Inspiring Better Outcomes: Studies Prove Empowering People to Change Is Good for Their Health
(Jessica Dolores) The saying that hope springs eternal is a paean to positive thinking. The idea that things will work out well, no matter how gloomy everything seems to be, has made champions out of losers; billionaires out of college dropouts.
Too Much Screen Time Too Early Damages Children for Life
(Edsel Cook) A recent Canadian study proved the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) right about the bad effects of watching excessive television. Toddlers who watch TV for extended periods starting from the age of two turned out to be far more likely to suffer from bad grades and unhealthy diets when they became adolescents.
10 Surprising Places ADHD & Cancer Causing Food Dyes Hide
(Jennifer Giustra-Kozek) There are more and more initiatives by companies like Mars, General Mills, Kraft and Panera Bread to remove food dyes from their products because they are listening to their consumers who are voting with their dollar.
What is the Immune System of the Mind?
(Jon Rappoport) We’re familiar with the body’s immune system. It mounts a reaction to intruders, and in the process it swings into a full inflammatory response. Swelling occurs. Fever. The result, if the immune system is healthy, is the banishing of the intruders and a return to well-being.