Internet Addiction Affects the Behavior and Development of Adolescents
University College London via EurekAlert! – Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL…
Signs You Are Too Hard on Yourself
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #588) and blog, I talk about why being hard on yourself can cause unnecessary stress, and how to manage your self-expectations. This is…
Amino Acids & Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #589) and blog, I talk to Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion Aminos, about the role protein plays in our mental and…
Government Report Links Fluoride Intake to Lowered IQ in Children
Ethan Huff via Natural News – The United States government has once again found that consuming fluoride is really dangerous, especially for children. A new report from the National Toxicology…
Healing Childhood Trauma
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #590) and blog, I talk about how adverse childhood experiences can make us focus on the negative, and how we can manage this…
Eyelid Wearable Can Predict and Alert to Epileptic Seizure
John Jeffay via Israel21c – Blink Energy’s tiny device, fitted to one eyelid, monitors and analyzes blink patterns to detect or diagnose a wealth of health conditions. A tiny patch is fixed…
New Research Promises Advances to Brain Cancer Treatment
Zachy Hennessey via Israel21c – By starving tumors of glucose, researchers may have found an innovative way of selectively killing cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. A team of researchers at Ben-Gurion…
How To Move on Without an Apology
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #470) and blog, I talk about how to move on without an apology. Unfortunately, there will be times in life when someone hurts…
Breakthrough Study Combines Unorthodox Mental and Physical Games to Combat Alzheimer’s
Dr. Don Colbert – A recent study led by Vanessa Lissek at Ruhr University Bochum has uncovered a promising new approach to preventing Alzheimer’s disease by combining physical and mental…
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…
Combat Cognitive Decline and Grow New Brain Cells with an Intriguing Mineral
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – At its mildest – which may involve occasional “blanking” on names or temporarily misplacing car keys – it causes embarrassment, annoyance, or minor inconvenience. At…
How to Find Yourself Again After Trauma
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #471) and blog, I talk to holistic psychologist and best-selling author Nicole LePera about finding your authentic self after trauma, identifying and unlearning…
Breakthrough UC San Diego Brain Recording Device Receives FDA Approval for a Clinical Trial
University of California San Diego via Newswise – The Federal Drug Administration approved a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of an electronic grid that records brain activity during surgery, developed…
Are You Addicted to Drama?
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #479) and blog, I talk to holistic psychologist, educator and best-selling author Scott Lyons about what it means to be addicted to drama,…
Embracing Your Comfort Zone Can Help Rewire Your Brain/Create New Healthy Habits
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #485) and blog, I talk to bestselling author, editor and journalist Adam Bornstein about his latest book You Can’t Screw This Up, the…
