Food is the fuel of the body. This includes the brain. However, more than power, food can affect the brain in a variety of ways. It can be used to increase and improve brainpower, which in turn improves overall health and quality of life. By choosing the right foods, a person can combat all sorts […]
What the “Screen Time” Does to Kids’ Brains? Most kids today spend many hours in front of screens of one kind or another. Between TV, computers, tablets, DVD players and mobile phones, electronic devices play a huge role in the lives of modern kids. Schools are increasingly using digital technology as learning tools, so looking at
Keely Shaw, a 27-year-old mother, felt fatigued after a break-up. She said that she also experienced headaches, but attributed them to stress. During a visit to a friend, she experienced a seizure and promptly seek medical help. When doctors could not find anything wrong, Keely went back home, where she experienced more seizures. She also
Here’s How Your Extra Weight Affects Your Brain Size [nextpage title=”…”] Recent studies have shown clear links between obesity and a variety of illnesses, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer. New evidence indicates that a high body mass index, or BMI, is also associated with changes in the brain that can
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A Terrifying Link Between Pesticides In Milk And Parkinson’s Rising Death Rates [nextpage title=”…”] What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Following Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. As symptoms of Parkinson’s disease worsen over time, it is considered a chronic and progressive movement disorder. The exact cause remains unknown, however, it has been
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Stroke is a serious medical emergency that requires awareness and timely treatment to prevent disability or death. Though 80% of strokes are preventable, they remain the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States, killing more people than homicides, suicides, and hypertension combined. Nearly 150,000 Americans die from a stroke annually, there are more
Activate Your Third Eye And Enhance Your Mental Well-Being With This Pineal Gland Detoxification [nextpage title=”…”] The pineal gland is not only one of the smallest endocrine glands in your body, but it is the most important. Resembling a pine cone, therefore called the pineal gland, it is situated in the center of the brain
Many people refer to dementia as an actual disease, however, it is simply a group of symptoms that are associated with the decline in a person’s reasoning, thinking, and ability to remember. Dementia can cause a person to have difficulty performing daily tasks and living independently, which makes it of the utmost importance to know
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[nextpage title=”…”] There are a variety of ways that depression affects the brain. Experts are not sure why depression results in cognitive dysfunction, but they agree there is a link between the two. Cognitive dysfunction leads to a feeling best described as brain fog, where the patient finds their concentration, focus, and memory impaired. Depression
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Little Boy Suffers From Terrible Headaches For Months. The Reason Will Shock You Having a sick child is never a pleasant experience. For 26-year-old Kimberly Almarode, the normal concern was worsened when the doctors would not listen to her son’s issues. 4-year-old Bentley was normally a playful boy who was Kimberly’s middle child, but he
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This Is What Happens When You’re In A Coma It’s been used as a plot device in practically every soap opera known to man, but what exactly is a coma? Basically, it’s your brain’s way of putting you into a deep sleep after it has been jostled around or deprived of oxygen. You may be
Why Do You Yawn And What Does It Really Tell About Your Health? SPANISH TRANSLATION: ¿QUÉ DICE UN BOSTEZO ACERCA DE SU SALUD? Although various species use yawning for purposes ranging from aggression displays to mating rituals, human yawns typically are associated with social empathy or, in solo circumstances, subtle adjustments of brain chemicals. Highly empathetic
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This is How 15 Minutes on Cell Phones Affects Your Brain The cell phone is placed everywhere, the shirt/blouse pocket, the pants pocket the purse, or simply held by hand. As with other aspects of modern technology, scientists have begun to look at the potential health effects of this handy little device. So far, the jury is
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Take Xanax If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, your doctor may prescribe Xanax. Known generically as alprazolam and first released in 1981, Xanax is a popular and widely-prescribed benzodiazepine that may be taken daily or used as needed. How does Xanax lessen anxiety, and what does it
6 Hints For Stimulating Your Vagus Nerve And Relieving Inflammation, Depression and Migraines! The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve. It leaves the brain at the brainstem and travels down the neck to affect the heart and digestive systems. It influences all sorts of things including heart rate, peristalsis (moving food through the intestines),
Your Brain Is Able To Produce New Cells Through Neurogenesis. Here are 5 Ways to Improve Cognition I can remember being in school hearing teachers harp about drinking and how it kills brain cells. The teachers then would always say, “You’re only born with so many! It’s not like you can create more.” Thankfully theory has been disproven! We
Turmeric has been dubbed the “Queen of Spices.” She boldly protects her subjects, bestowing many blessings. When you ingest this golden root, its powers quickly go to work. Following are 10 ways of eating a teaspoon of turmeric every day can get you glowing. Turmeric is native to Asia and a member of the ginger
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Do C-sections Really Cause Autism? Every new mother dreams of the perfect birth. Most mothers, wary of recovery following surgery, imagine a vaginal birth. Their preference for drugs or no drugs is personal. Who they want in the room with them is carefully selected ahead of time. Mothers hoping to avoid c-section births, however, experienced
