Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report. The researchers tracked brain activity in participants using electroencephalography, which captures signals from dozens of electrodes on the scalp. These differences correspond with better…
By Heather Callaghan If a type of whole food is considered “evil,” chances are, popular opinion will reverse – just give it time. I don’t believe there are “perfect” or “evil” foods or diets. Ingredients, process and agricultural practices are a different story. Therefore, it…
Deep sleep promotes our well-being, improves our memory and strengthens the body’s defences. Zurich and Fribourg researchers demonstrate how restorative SWS can also be increased without medication – using hypnosis. Sleeping well is a crucial factor contributing to our physical and mental restoration. SWS in…
Heather Callaghan Would you believe we live in a culture that pushes people into pitying others – but not being there for them? To “brightside” them, but not truly comfort? Or to overreact in an attempt to “feel for them?” (and they end up having…
Credit: Harvard’s Wyss Institute and SEAS. A Harvard-led team is the first to demonstrate the ability to use low-power light to trigger stem cells inside the body to regenerate tissue, an advance they reported in Science Translational Medicine. The research, led by David J. Mooney,…
By Joe Martino, Collective-Evolution Whether you have been perusing the self-help or personal development section of the book store, been around people who are looking for personal success or whether you are part of or know of people in spiritual circles, The Secret or Law…
Scientists map the worst times of day for people allergic to grass pollen. Based on their results, the researchers provide new advice to allergy sufferers Atishoo! Help, there are flowering grasses around, please stay indoors – while your friends enjoy the nice summer weather! Traditionally, people…
By Jean Perrins When you are born your body is a brilliant manifestation of genius, managing millions of transactions a second to keep you healthy and highly aware of your surroundings. All you have to do is lie there and as long as food comes…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin How do you feel after you exercise? Speaking from my own personal experience, I can assure you that exercise allows me to focus better on the job, in the gym, or on whatever task I need to do. My day begins…
by Lisa Egan A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book. ~Irish Proverb Are you getting enough sleep on a regular basis? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50-70% of us have trouble sleeping, leading…
by Lily Dane Anyone’s life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit. – Lillie Langtry For years, experts have warned us that overexposure to the sun can lead to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin…
By Dr. Marianna Pochelli Too much research has been devoted to the science of stress, depression and the connection to disease and not enough to the biology of joy. If a greater emphasis was placed on why we don’t go to doctors when we are…
by Mark DeNicola I’m going to be flat out honest with you all. Over the past two years of my life I have struggled with panic and anxiety, most commonly in the form of panic attacks. At first they were always triggered by something in…
by Aaron Dykes Excitotoxins disrupt the neuroendocrine system, triggering depression, scientists believe. Is your depression caused by an inflammatory response? Could excitoxins in the diet in the form of MSG and aspartame be the culprits behind symptoms of depression, behavior disorders and even suicidal tendencies?…
Weekly consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among adolescents is significantly associated with higher consumption of other sugar-sweetened beverages, cigarette smoking, and screen media use, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Duke University. The study was undertaken…
By Izzy (A Simple but Not Easy 5 Step Process) My knees are stiff, my back aches, my neck is in pain. Do I really need to wake up right now? It’s 5am. My mind wanders for a second, but I already know the answer….
by Dr. Victor Marchione It’s widely recognized that stress can present physical symptoms. It can cause fatigue and enhance illnesses, often resulting in further discomfort and even more stress. But as allergy season starts for much of the country, new research is showing stress can…
A morning and evening ritual of tart cherry juice may help you sleep better at night, suggests a new study presented today at the Experimental Biology 2014 meeting. Researchers from Louisiana State University found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice twice a day for two…
Strategy-based cognitive training has the potential to enhance cognitive performance and spill over to real-life benefit according to a data-driven perspective article by the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. The research-based…
Dr. Victor Marchione You want to quit smoking and you’ve tried everything, from gums to sprays, and all else has failed. But have you tried yoga? Long considered the domain of housewives and young professionals, yoga has taken on increasing popularity with athletes and now,…
