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11/30/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

More than bragging rights: Men who believe they’re winners get a testosterone boost – and think they’re more sexually attractive

Science has just proven that winning a contest can indeed boost a man’s ego. In a study published in the journal Human Nature, researchers from the University of Cambridge discovered that emerging as the victor against other males can cause an increase in testosterone in men, as well as enhance how sexually attractive they perceive […]

11/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Tai chi better than strength training and aerobics at preventing falls among seniors

Tai chi, an elegant Chinese exercise that uses slow and graceful movements, outperforms the combination of aerobics, strength training, and balance drills in preventing falls in older individuals, according to experts. Aging is characterized by many changes in both a person’s body and mind. The senses become feebler and bodily coordination becomes less fine-tuned. Both […]

11/07/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Acupuncture at these specific points alleviates pain in cancer patients

Cancer causes many adverse complications, including constant pain. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the viability of using acupuncture to soothe this pain and cause relief to cancer patients. Although cancers are named after the body part where the tumor – or tumors, in some cases – is […]

10/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The banyan, once seen as the tree that Buddha used to achieve enlightenment, improves memory and relaxes muscles

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is mum about the banyan’s (Ficus benghalensis) spiritual benefits, but it does reveal that extracts from the tree’s roots have mind-boosting effects, are able to improve memory and relaxation, and can reduce anxiety and the occurrence of seizures. The brain-related benefits of the banyan tree are not […]

10/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Can the banyan tree help improve your memory?

The banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) has been used traditionally as a treatment for brain-related conditions. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigated the effects of the tree’s root extracts on memory, anxiety, muscle coordination, and seizure in mice. The researchers divided mice into four groups: one positive control, one negative control, one […]

10/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The antidepressant benefits of acupuncture

Acupuncture has been linked to improvements in depressive behavior. Researchers, in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, proved that this health benefit has to do with acupuncture’s effect on the ERK signaling pathway. Abnormalities in the ERK signaling pathways have been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicide. […]

08/30/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Moderate to vigorous physical activity lowers the risk of premature death by 70% in women

Smoking is dangerous and causes a lot of deaths, but did you know that a lack of exercise or physical activity is just as dangerous for older women? Recent studies in Boston recommend at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity physical activity or 75 minutes a week of high-intensity aerobic activity, as well […]

08/15/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists explain why we easily forget our dreams

Don’t you just hate that nagging feeling of having an awesome dream but being unable to remember any of it? Scientists say it’s not that you have a weak memory – it’s just how your brain works. It’s something that happens to most people. According to Thomas Andrillon, a neuroscientist at Monash University in Melbourne, […]

08/08/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Interesting study concludes that eating something sour encourages risky behavior

How do you make someone do something risky? A common answer would be along the lines of “get them drunk.” But researchers, in a study published in Nature.com, discovered that alcohol need not be involved. As it turns out, all it takes is the taste of something sour. The researchers, Dr. Chi Thanh Vi and […]

08/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Psychobiotics: Intestinal bacteria that improve your mental health

Here’s a quick question: how much do the bacteria in your gut weigh? The answer is three pounds, although the number can go up to more than four. That’s a lot of bacteria! Given this figure, it isn’t so surprising that your gut microbiome, the bacteria population in your intestines, can have a considerable impact […]

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