Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?
Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. via News-Medical Net – CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active compound extracted from the cannabis plant. It is only one of many chemicals extracted from…
Breathing May Change Your Mind About Free Will
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne via EurekAlert – Is freewill just an illusion? For decades, a signal from the brain called “readiness potential” has been interpreted to mean that free…
How to Be Happy: 15 Life-Changing Steps
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – Who doesn’t want to be happy? Aside from just feeling better on a daily basis, there is even scientific research to show us that…
Pregnant Women With Very High Blood Pressure Face Greater Heart Disease Risk
Rutgers University via EurekAlert – Women with high blood pressure in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular death, according to a Rutgers study. The…
Activating Immune Cells Could Revitalize the Aging Brain, Study Suggests
The Rockefeller University Press via Newswise – Researchers at Albany Medical College in New York have discovered that a specific type of immune cell accumulates in older brains, and that…
Brain Networks Come ‘Online’ During Adolescence to Prepare Teenagers for Adult Life
University of Cambridge via Science Daily – New brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence, allowing teenagers to develop more complex adult social skills, but potentially putting them at increased risk…
Fermented Soy Products May Help You Live Longer
Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD via News-Medical Net – A new study has shown that products made of fermented soy such as miso and soy sauce can help individuals live longer.…
‘Parentese’ Helps Parents and Babies Make ‘Conversation’ and Boosts Language Development
University of Washington via Science Daily – A new study finds the value of using ‘parentese,’ an exaggerated speaking style that conveys total engagement with a child. To read the…
Drop the Steak Knife: Red Meat Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Cornell University via Newswise – Eating two servings of unprocessed red meat, processed meat or poultry a week has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Newswise —…
12 Effective Ways to Prepare and Reduce Your Risk of the Coronavirus
Dr. Don Colbert – While the Coronavirus is not currently a huge threat in the United States, it’s prudent to take steps to reduce your risk of the coronavirus and…
Treating Prostate Cancer with Green Tea
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Green tea has been called nature’s defense against cancer. Population studies linking green tea consumption with lower cancer risk have led some…
Algae Shown to Improve Gastrointestinal Health
University of California San Diego via Newswise – Project is the first to test green algae on symptoms related to human digestion. Newswise — A widespread, fast-growing plant called Chlamydomonas…
Kindness Slows Aging and Should Be Part of Everyone’s Wellness Plan
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Several studies show that exercising kindness boosts happiness levels, but new evidence shows it also promotes healthier aging, too. Adding a little kindness…
Health: Vegetarian Diet Linked With Lower Risk of Urinary Tract Infections
Scientific Reports via EurekAlert – A vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study in Scientific Reports suggests. UTIs are usually caused…
Opioid Dependence Found to Permanently Change Brains of Rats
University of California San Diego Health via Newswise – Approximately one-quarter of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them, with five to 10 percent developing an opioid…
