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10/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Could brain surgery INCREASE risk of Alzheimer’s? Study suggests plaque responsible for dementia could stick to tools, spread the disease

It looks like patients need to be more vigilant because according to a study, brain surgery may spread Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica, noted that amyloid proteins, which were already linked to the condition, can be transmitted on poorly disinfected surgical instruments used during surgery. Researchers looked into the medical history […]

10/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Don’t like to meditate? Try joyful grounding

Meditation isn’t for everyone. While this relaxation method is popular, sometimes other people need a method that suits their personality, such as joyful grounding. Meditation vs. joyful grounding Meditation can help you achieve inner peace and a sense of calm, but it can make others feel fidgety or anxious, especially if they’re not used to […]

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 […]

10/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Follow these steps to develop your own emotional resilience

Not everyone reacts the same way when they face hardships in life. Some people may struggle during hard times, while others can thrive. People who can weather problems have one trait that helps them maintain their positive outlook: emotional resilience. You aren’t born with resilience. Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist who has studied resilience for many […]

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 […]

10/15/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Instead of eating, listen to music – Studies show that listening to tunes helps us cope with difficult emotions

To get rid of lingering bad feelings, most people either turn to emotional eating or listen to music. It turns out, there’s a link between these two coping mechanisms, according to the findings of a recent study. Negative emotions are described as unwanted feelings, such as depression and anxiety. It’s part of human nature to want […]

10/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Mood foods: How what you eat affects how you feel

Most people would agree that food can affect their mood on some level, whether it’s that warm and fuzzy feeling you get from your favorite comfort dish or the super-alert state that coffee can bring about in some people. However, the connection between food and mood actually goes far deeper than you might realize. Here’s […]

10/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The physical effects of emotional baggage

You may not realize this now, but you could be suffering from “trapped emotions,” or what is commonly known as emotional baggage. Like an illness that remains untreated until it worsens and affects your health, neglecting emotional baggage instead of dealing with it properly can also affect your physical health. What is emotional baggage? Emotional baggage […]

10/08/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Study finds that people who obsess about germs also worry about how they look

Germs and dirt generally have a nocebo effect — did you scratch a part of your body when you read that? Countless studies have shown that just thinking about germs gives us the heebie-jeebies, but a fascinating new analysis concludes that our perceptions of dirt affects our self-image. This is a novel idea that needs […]

10/05/2018 / By Vicki Batts

How vitamin D supports brain health and works to reduce depression risk

Recent research has shown that vitamin D supports overall brain health, and that this vital nutrient can even help relieve depression. Estimates suggest that at least one billion people struggle with vitamin D deficiency worldwide, and another 350 million suffer with depression. While it may not be a cure-all, ensuring that you are getting enough […]

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