Loneliness: Greater Negative Impact on Memory Than Social Isolation?
University of Waterloo via News-Medical – About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study from the University of Waterloo shows it has a greater negative impact on memory than…
NEW STUDY Shows Social Isolation Harms Brain Health, Increases Risk of Dementia
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Social isolation, “the absence or near absence of social connections or relationships,” and loneliness are not healthy. There is evidence of an association between living socially…
Social Isolation: Find Ways to Connect Now For Health’s Sake
Dr. Don Colbert – Whether you’re currently feeling lonely or not, we can all help each other by finding ways to connect now. If you suspect someone in your family,…
Is Covid and Current Social Unrest Creating Chronic Stress?
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Stress. It’s an awful word and a worse feeling, isn’t it? The thing is, stress isn’t all bad. Without it, we wouldn’t be motivated to…
Oxytocin (The Love Hormone): Benefits + How to Increase Levels
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Why is oxytocin called “the love drug”? It’s responsible for many aspects of social bonding and sexual pleasure and affects emotions. Oxytocin, nicknamed by…
Seeking Stress Relief: 20 Natural Stress Relievers to Boost Your Health
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Stress: We all deal with it, yet we know how much better off we’d be — both physically and mentally — if we could…
The Wrong Kind of Food Linked to Increased Depression Risk
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – Technology and social isolation are frequently cited as major factors in the rising depression epidemic both in the United States and around the world. While…
Study Shows High Stress Increases the Risk of Cancer
News Staff via NaturalHealth365 – It’s no secret that stress has many detrimental effects on the body. High stress levels can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, inflammation, gastric…
10 Ways to Destroy Heart Health
Dr. Don Colbert – Who needs a healthy heart, right? While this is a ridiculous question, millions of Americans engage in everyday habits that destroy heart health. Or, they ignore those…
Dance Training With Music Can Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
York University via News-Medical – A new study published in Brain Sciences today, shows patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease (PD) can slow the progress of the disease by participating in dance…
Greater Screen Time Usage Among Preteens Associated with Higher BMI One Year Later
University of Toronto via News-Medical – A new national study finds that children in the United States with greater screen time usage at ages 9-10 are more likely to gain weight…
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Cortisol Levels Low for Life
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology via EurekAlert – Directing a meeting, dialing up an old acquaintance, dictating the perfect tuna salad sandwich across a drive-through window. For business and…
How the COVID Pandemic Changed Our Brains + How to Mentally Prepare for a Re-Opened Society & Going Back to “Normal”
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #296) and blog, I talk about the impact of COVID on the brain, how we can manage COVID-related mental health struggles, and more!…
Lockdown Has Encouraged Older People to Embrace Technology, Reconnect and Build New Relationships
University of Stirling via News-Medical – The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships with neighbors, according to University…
The Mental Fatigue You Feel Is Called ‘Cognitive Dulling’ and You Are Not Alone if You Are Experiencing It
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston via Newswise – Someone asks you a simple question and you snap. Common tasks, like washing the dishes, feel impossible to accomplish. Constant…
