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03/25/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Taking antidepressants raises your risk of dying prematurely by 33%

Depression – once described by the famous statesman Winston Churchill as a “black dog” that robs him of all colors – is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that over 300 million people suffer from depression, which is characterized by long periods of profound sadness that interfere with a person’s normal, […]

09/21/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Health Ranger says: To beat stress, eat superfoods and avoid toxins

Feeling stressed lately? You’re not alone. In a survey, the American Psychological Association (APA) found that at least 44 percent of Americans have reported increased stressed levels over the past five years. Concerns over money and work are perennial stressors; however, a recent poll has also identified politics and media as sources of stress. In his […]

09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers say this novel herbal powder suspension could treat depression naturally

A novel herbal compound made from jujube and lilies could be used to naturally treat depression, according to researchers from Anhui Medical University. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at a novel treatment called ziziphi spinosae lily powder suspension, which is made from dried jujube seeds (Semen Ziziphi spinosae) and lily bulbs, […]

09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

TMI – Researchers find the risk of oversharing increases with age

Too much is too much, regardless of how you put it – especially in conversation. We’ve all fallen victim to it: A person who has the tendency to incessantly share everything, or anything, that he feels like, and we’ve probably said that we’re never going to be that person. However, a study from the University […]

09/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Reduce stress, improve health as you age by taking up gardening

Here’s an excellent way to escape the hustle and bustle of your everyday life — pick up a spade and start gardening. It won’t only make your land look great, but according to experts, it may significantly improve your quality of life. This is what a cross-disciplinary team of researchers from the University of Wales […]

08/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

It’s all a matter of perspective: Finding common ground in a divided world

People, for the most part, like interacting with other people – a detail that Aristotle had already pointed out more than 2,000 years ago. This behavior, he added, is the foundation of human relationships, and even society as a whole. However, as a person builds a relationship with another person (be it romantic or a […]

12/30/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Study shows probiotics help reverse gastrointestinal distress and symptoms of depression

Depression, a leading cause of disease and injury the world over, may have met its match in probiotics. This benefit, based on a study conducted by researchers from McMaster University, does not only apply to depression, but it also extends to gastrointestinal upset, a condition that can mean anywhere from diarrhea to gastrointestinal gas. According […]

12/29/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Omega 3 fatty acids are crucial to proper brain nourishment, throughout life according to recent research

Omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fat that our bodies can’t seem to produce, is important for long-term brain development, according to a study conducted by Inserm and the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA). It also noted that a lack of this essential fat in our system can lead to a depressed state of mind. […]

12/19/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Is schizophrenia a side effect of infection? New research reveals a link between maternal infections and symptoms in newborns

Expectant mothers have many things that they should steer clear of if they want to have a smooth pregnancy. According to a study made by the University of Otago, getting an infection is one of the worst things that can happen to pregnant people, as an activation of her immune system can spell out “critical cognitive […]

12/13/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Strengthen memory and reduce Alzheimer’s risk with meditation and music

Here’s one more reason to put your favorite music on repeat, or pick up your mats and meditate: A recent study suggests that meditation and music can help people who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. (Related: Alzheimer’s drugs cause brain damage and actually worsen memory loss.) The results of the study built on data […]

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