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08/02/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Yoga found to be effective, safe and low-cost back pain treatment for vets

The results of an encouraging trial released by the Veterans Affairs Research Communications demonstrate the potential use of mind-body exercises such as yoga in alleviating chronic back pain symptoms experienced among military veterans. This could be the relief that millions of our vets who find their daily lives interrupted by the condition are seeking. The […]

07/30/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Driving too much may actually put your brain in reverse reveals new study

You can easily lower your IQ by spending two to three hours driving every day, warn scientists. Researchers have found that sedentary behavior, such as sitting behind the wheel for hours at a time, can steadily reduce intelligence. The new study suggests that regularly driving for more than a few hours a day impacts brain […]

07/29/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

It’s true: Drinking alcohol IMPROVES memory recall, study shows

Drinking moderately in a social setting may improve short-term memory, says a scientific team from the University of Exeter. The researchers wrote on Scientific Reports that the overarching assumption that any form of alcohol intake is detrimental to health may need to be reconsidered. While excessive drinking is discouraged all throughout, social drinking may actually […]

07/10/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Scientists stunned to learn that gut bacteria seem to have control over your moods and brain function

Scientists have now proven a link between gut microbes and emotions in humans. This is the first time that behavioral and neurobiological differences associated with microbial composition have been studied in this way. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles observed 40 healthy women and attempted to identify brain and behavioral characteristics based on […]

04/21/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Scientists: You really can improve your memory with magnets

Non-invasive brain stimulation using magnets can improve auditory memory and could, in the future, treat neurocognitive challenges associated with conditions like Alzheimer’s or brain injury. A new study published in Neuron found that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can manipulate theta waves in the brain, specifically auditory memory. Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill […]

04/02/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Blueberries the new antidepressants? Plant nutrients found to protect “happy hormones” in women who recently gave birth

One in every seven women will suffer from postpartum depression. Mental health groups warn that even women who are not diagnosed with the condition may still experience minor mood swings known as the “baby blues.” Current studies point to the physiological links between hormones and the onset of certain mental disorders such as depression and […]

03/26/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Counseling found to lower blood pressure almost as much as dangerous chemical medication

Before you reach for your statin medicine, try changing your lifestyle. This was the conclusion researchers at the American College of Cardiology made after finishing their first randomized, double-blind trial of alternative treatments for high blood pressure. Online behavioral therapy, also known as electronic counseling, was proven to decrease blood pressure by 10 points. This […]

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