Depression affects more than 10 million Americans each year. It is so common in our society that it is estimated that one in 9 people will be diagnosed with it at one point in their life. Unlike other psychological disorders, depression can affect all areas of your life from your personal relationships to your […]
5 Foods That May Lower Your Risk For Stroke
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Nutrition is important not only for the maintenance of your (desired) six pack abs, but regulated intake of “brain-rich” foods may help slow disease progression of various neurological disorders. Although stroke incidence in high-income countries fell by 42% between 1970 and 2008, overconsumption of calories, and increased prevalence of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type […]
5 Warning Signs You May Have Depression
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Almost everyone feels down from time to time, but a case of the blues that doesn’t go away might actually be a symptom of a major depressive episode. Depression is a serious condition that if left untreated can become debilitating and even life threatening. Because it’s fairly common, particularly among women, it’s important for […]
Research Shows You Can Learn While You’re Sleeping
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You spend a third of your life asleep. Wouldn’t it be great if you could put that time to use? New research suggests you can. A recent study, published in Nature Neuroscience, contains groundbreaking findings that may change the way we view our time in bed. For the first time, researchers demonstrate that you […]
Can Meditation Make You Smarter?
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In the bustling lives we lead today it is difficult to set some time for yourself to relax and rejuvenate. Whether you are consumed by the boisterous honking sounds of traffic, or the crying wails of neighborhood children, the cacophony, chaos, and ringing commotion can never seem to escape you. Although we are continually […]
Six Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety
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Are you looking for natural ways to reduce anxiety? Well, relief may be in sight. In fact, it may be at your local grocery store. While drug treatments and therapy may be the best option in some cases, a few changes in your diet and lifestyle may also help—and with little risk of side […]
5 Brain Facts You Should Know
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The human brain is incredible. From joy to sadness, love to hate, peace to war…whether it’s a trip to the moon or a trip to the store, the human brain makes it all possible. So how much do you know about this mass of neurons and glia? Here’s a few basic facts to get […]
Memory Loss – What Is Normal And What Is Not
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With age, you may worry that your memory is not as sharp as it once was. This may be true. But if memory loss doesn’t interfere with your ability to function independently, it can be part of the normal aging experience. On the other hand, even if it doesn’t disturb your daily life, it […]
Is Your Job Bad For Your Brain?
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The daily grind — five days out of every seven, you wake up, go to work, leave work, go to bed. Rinse and repeat. There’s no way around it–if you’re working full-time, you spend almost half your waking hours on the job. So how does this affect your brain? Research all over the world […]
Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?
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Blonde-haired women have many stereotypes to deal with. Supposedly they have more fun, less brainpower, and are the preferred object of many a man’s affections. The first two are just that, stereotypes. But the third, that gentlemen prefer blondes, may actually have some grounding in truth. For years, scientists have argued over why, in […]
