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01/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Rhythmic music aids recovery from stroke: Researchers find percussion therapy helps sufferers regain physical functions

Stroke patients who play percussion instruments, such as drums or cymbals, recover from the impact of stroke. A study discovered that participating in percussion sessions twice a week improved the function of the arms and hands of stroke patients. A team of researchers from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge in England carried out a study […]

01/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Our relationship with nature is vital to mental well-being: Scientists have tracked how we are affected by exposure to trees, the sky, birdsong in real-time

City life is often fast-paced, and you might feel overwhelmed because of all the hustle and bustle. Some individuals resort to the calming effect of nature to deal with the stress of city life, and the mere sight of birds in flight or sunlight shining through trees is enough to make them feel at peace. A […]

09/21/2017 / By Russel Davis

New report indicates more doctors now open to integrative medicine

A survey carried out by the consultancy firm Pure Branding revealed that an increasing number of doctors have started incorporating integrative medicine into their practice, which in turn may prove beneficial to the supplements industry. The survey, called Integrative Physicians Market Landscape, examined more than 1,000 integrative doctors from 49 states. Data were obtained from various health […]

09/20/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Magnet therapy shows promise in alleviating anxiety, research finds

Fears can now be blocked in a split second, provided that a specific region of your brain will be stimulated magnetically. This is a novel undertaking, seeing that a lot of people these days are afflicted with all kinds of phobias; some panic the first moment that they step foot on an aircraft, others howl […]

08/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Multiple studies find that yoga can reduce the symptoms of depression

Yoga is a practice that has long been associated with a relaxed body and mind. New studies have suggested that yoga may help relieve the symptoms of depressions as well, especially when utilized as a complement to traditional therapy. These studies were presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) held […]

07/18/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Farm work scientifically shown to improve the mental health of veterans… no drugs needed

Veterans often struggle to adapt to life at home after returning from combat, and many doctors are all too quick to throw prescriptions at them to help them cope. However, many veterans are finding that looking outside of medicine can provide safer and more effective coping methods that can last a lifetime. A recent study […]

07/05/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Acupuncture confirmed to successfully treat incontinence (without using toxic drugs)

Perhaps nothing can be more debilitating than incontinence. This condition where the pelvic muscles are too weak, which makes retaining fluids difficult, affects approximately 13 million Americans. It’s an extremely embarrassing situation, forcing sufferers to just stay at home. There is a ray of hope, however, for incontinent patients. A recent study conducted at the […]

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