Artificial Intelligence Predicts Brain Age from EEG Signals Recorded During Sleep Studies
American Academy of Sleep Medicine via EurekAlert – A study shows that a deep neural network model can accurately predict the brain age of healthy patients based on electroencephalogram data recorded…
The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Macaroni and cheese, hot fudge sundaes and other comfort foods have become our go-to fixes during the pandemic to help brighten our days and soothe…
Why We Should All Cry More, The Mental & Physical Health Benefits of Crying + Is There a Right Way to Cry?
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #282) and blog, I talk about why crying is not a sign of weakness, the neuroscience behind crying, and how crying can be…
Worrying About Your Heart Increases Risk for Mental Health Disorders
University of Houston via Newswise – For coffee drinkers, a common scenario might involve drinking an extra cup only to end up with a racing heart and a subtle reminder to…
The Neuroscience of Dreams & Nightmares + How to Have Better Dreams
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #278) and blog, I talk about dreaming and mental health. This topic was inspired by an email I recently received: “Since dreams…
Eliminate Toxic Debris From Your Body with THIS Incredibly Effective Therapy
Sima Ash via NaturalHealth365 – Far-infrared (FIR) radiation is a subdivision of the electromagnetic spectrum that has been investigated for biological effects with very encouraging results. I have clients who have…
Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety, Depression & PTSD with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Nutritional psychiatry is the use of healthy, whole foods to improve mental fitness, which includes our emotional health and mental wellbeing. This is fairly new science; over…
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…
Online Learning Doesn’t Improve Student Sleep Habits, Research Suggests
Simon Fraser University via EurekAlert – New research from Simon Fraser University suggests that students learning remotely become night owls but do not sleep more despite the time saved commuting, working…
Doing This “CHILLING” Activity Can Be Good for Your Health in Many Ways
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – If you’ve ever wondered why there’s been a recent buzz about cold shower health benefits, consider this your opportunity to discover more about this chillytrend. Don’t…
Lower Your Stress, Depression, and Even Inflammation by Eating THIS Delicious Treat
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Dark chocolate is one of those foods that tends to go through a revolving door in the media. In one news cycle, we’re told dark chocolate…
NEW Study Reveals Shocking Connection Between Fast Food and Mental Distress
Damon Hines via NaturalHealth365 – Today’s food contains non-food ingredients that your grandmother and great-grandmother wouldn’t have recognized as food. In fact, according to journalist and food writer Mark Bittman in…
How to Become a Responder Not a Reactor + How Arguments Affect Your DNA
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Think of the last time you had an argument and how it made you feel, both physically and mentally. Pretty bad, right? Well, it is not all…
How to Break the Cycles of Worry & Fear to Heal Your Mind with Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #273) and blog, I talk to psychiatrist, professor and author Dr. Judson Brewer about on how anxiety drives our lives, what we can…
Cocoa Can Protect Against Stress-Induced Cardiac Events
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Stress might be a normal, unavoidable part of life – but that fact doesn’t lessen the harm it causes to our bodies. Mental stress can send…
