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11/01/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

From making you more forgetful to increasing your risk of dementia, here are 12 things that chronic stress does to your brain

Every day, people encounter things that stress them out, whether it be school, work, or even other people. Because it is so common to experience stress, many people have come to accept it as a constant part of their lives and have stopped trying to alleviate it. However, this should not be the case since constantly being stressed can […]

10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study: Depressed, elderly people can benefit from aromatherapy massage

Mental health is a major concern for the young and the old alike. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, geriatric depression occurs in 15 percent of the elderly population. Researchers from Chengdu Medical College revealed that aromatherapy massage and inhaling essential oils can be used as alternative remedies for geriatric depression. More than 90 percent of depression […]

10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Effects of physical activity in the psychological well-being of cancer survivors

Research has found that long hikes can sustainably improve the physical activity, psychological well-being, and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. The study, which was published in the Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy, looked at how a six-week long hike can improve the physical activity levels and mental health of breast cancer patients. […]

10/25/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Just ONE exercise session can offer substantial and IMMEDIATE benefits toward brain health

With everything going on all at once, many people feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day for them to do everything they want to do. This is one of many reasons why most people do not exercise even if they already know that it’s extremely beneficial for overall health. Fortunately, busy people don’t have to […]

10/24/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Aromatherapy massage and inhalation reduces depression symptoms in older people

A study conducted by researchers from Chengdu Medical College showed that aromatherapy massage and inhalation can be used to treat depression in elderly people. In this study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the researchers looked at the effects of aromatherapy massage and inhalation on geriatric depression through a prospective, randomized controlled clinical […]

10/24/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat depression

A recent study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, may have uncovered the mechanisms behind the effects of acupuncture on depression. Despite the presence of advanced medical technologies, many people from different parts of the world continue to swear by the health benefits of acupuncture, an ancient treatment approach from China. Acupuncture […]

10/21/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Skyrocketing antidepressant use now affecting marine life, turning waterways into a ‘drug soup’

It might seem like flushing something down the toilet means it magically disappears, but unfortunately everything that goes down there ends up somewhere. This means that the many people who flush unused medications rather than throwing them in the trash can because they think they’re being responsible are actually polluting the environment. This is especially […]

10/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Go natural: Homeopathy is an effective therapy for anxiety and depression

Having anxiety and depression disorder can greatly affect a person’s life. In fact, depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide. To alleviate the symptoms of these psychiatric disorders, psychotropic and antidepressant drugs are often prescribed by physicians. In addition to this, there are also a number of general practitioners that recommend the use of […]

10/18/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The healing effects of qi for mental health: Using acupuncture and TCM to treat emotional distress

Some of the best remedies for many physical health problems were inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM. With thousands of years of experience and wisdom backing it, the approach has long been a good source of safe yet effective treatments for a variety of ailments. Despite this, it still doesn’t quite get all the […]

10/18/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Rosemary can be used to enhance memory in university students

Rosemary, known for its distinct fragrance, can also improve memory according to a recent study, proving that the herb’s effects on your brain go beyond making food more appetizing. The study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, sought to understand how rosemary affected university students in terms of their memory, the incidence of anxiety […]

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