New Research May Yield Treatment to Halt Parkinson’s
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Scientists from the University of Haifa reported in the journal NJP Parkinson’s Disease a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to…
6 Strategies to Deescalate Intense Emotions In the Moment
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In…
The Medical Minute: Doing for Others Lifts Your Mood and Improves Your Health
Penn State Health via Newswise – In the early days of the pandemic, Dr. Angel Schuster kept herself mostly isolated from friends and family. Although the situation…
Drinking THIS Popular Beverage Slashes Depression and Suicide Risk by Half, According to Study
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – In the song “9 to 5,” from the 1980 movie of the same name, singer Dolly Parton refers to coffee as…
What Is Acetylcholine? Function, Benefits + Dosage of This Neurotransmitter
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – If you’re familiar with nootropics supplements — supplements that are capable of helping increase alertness, attention, learning and memory…
Component Derived from Turmeric Essential Oil Exhibits Neuroprotective Effects
Kumamoto University via News-Medical – Researchers from Kumamoto University, Japan have found that a component derived from turmeric essential oil, aromatic turmerone (ar-turmerone), and its derivatives…
The Secret Ingredient to Better Mental Health + How Kindness Changes Your Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #268) and blog, I talk about the neuroscience of kindness, the impact kindness has on our mind, brain and…
Why You Should “Trust Your Gut” — Your Second Brain
Dr. Don Colbert – Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? Well, it turns out you may want to pay attention to that feeling…
Want to Build a Robust Immune System? Even 20 minutes of Exercise Can Help
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – As many people have noticed over the past year, government and public health officials talk almost exclusively about handwashing, staying home,…
How to Hack Brain Chemicals to Boost Happiness
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Most people understand that the brain regulates mood, but how exactly does that happen? While scientists continue to explore…
Study Uncovers a Link Between Dopamine and Our Biological Clocks that Can Lead to Snacking, Overeating and Obesity
University of Virginia via Newswise – “…We’re learning that when we eat is just as important as how much we eat. A calorie is not…