New study suggests exercise is good for the aging brain Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too. University of Iowa researchers have found that a single bout […]
A new study found that 30% of young adult cancer patients use cannabis as a natural plant medicine to relieve symptoms of mainstream treatments. Cannabis can help alleviate some of the symptoms of cancer and its treatment, and a new study examines the prevalence of its use among young adult […]
By Mayukh Saha Children are wired 24/7 to their parents even when they don’t seem to be. And the least the parents can do, within the little time that they allow their children, is to be attentive to their needs and desires. Children harmonize with their parents’ attention. It motivates, […]
By John Anderer For many people, lower back pain is one of those lingering annoyances that just always seems to find its way back, for lack of a better word. If you are one of the millions of people who live with chronic lower back pain, a new study conducted […]
In the last several years, the United States is dealing with one of the worst drug crises it has ever faced because of prescription drugs. It seems that the number of opioid overdose deaths is rapidly increasing resulting in concerning data. More than 900 Americans die every week because of […]
At a time when there is a global drug epidemic, it is no surprise that scientists and doctors have stopped at nothing when it comes to seeking better treatment alternatives. This has been propelled by the failures of the traditional rehab therapies and the ever-complicated face of addiction that has […]
Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to the first analysis of data from the Kardiozive Brno 2030 study. The study examines the association of pet ownership — specifically dog ownership — with cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular health. […]
The extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, a popular dietary supplement, may offer some therapeutic benefits in fighting Type 2 diabetes, according to a study co-authored by a researcher at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. “In diabetic rats [easyazon_link identifier=”B017F84XNY” locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]Ginkgo biloba[/easyazon_link] had a very good […]
By John Anderer Insomnia is an incredibly frustrating, and common, condition all over the world. An estimated 30% of the general population deals with the condition regularly, and for many people difficulty falling asleep tends to run in their family. Now, a study finds an association between genetic predisposition to […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and products have become increasingly popular with consumers as ways to find relief from aches and pains, anxiety, sleep disturbances and other chronic issues. But are these products safe, and are they helpful? A review of the latest research, to be published in September in Mayo Clinic […]