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When you are at an elite bodybuilding competition where the competitors are all in outstanding shape, they typically all look wonderful when they are first introduced individually on stage. But as soon as you start comparing them, seeing them standing side by side, subtle differences become more...

The link between exercise and improved physical health has been well researched and documented, and we also know that it can help us feel better mentally, too. And now new research published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s found that it might also help to keep our brains at 100 percent. The...

knape / Getty It's common knowledge that sugary foods aren't exactly good for us, but that doesn't stop countless people from overindulging in them. Those with a sweet tooth wouldn't hesitate to call sugar addicting, and new research published in Scientific Reports just might support that...

Oleh_Slobodeniuk / Getty Yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years and boasts some pretty impressive health and fitness benefits, but a new review of 11 scientific studies suggests that it may be even better for the brain than previously thought. Scientists analyzed five studies done on...

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L-Theanine For Anxiety L-theanine may sound like an unfamiliar substance, but theres actually a good chance you have encountered it before: for example, in the cup of green tea you drank this morning. Questions have been raised about whether L-theanine, a type of amino acid, can have beneficial...

Why Sleep Is Critical for the Body and Brain – the Science of Sleep (Video) By: Martin Mavis Date: February 06, 2017

Brain Oil April 4, 2017 The public has gone coconut crazy lately. Coconut water, coconut flour, and coconut sugar are everywhere. Coconut oil, it turns out, might be the one product that is more than a fad. With a light flavor and a higher smoke point than olive oil, coconut oil is tasty...

Broccoli Can Stimulate Brain Regeneration, New Research Suggests Posted on: Monday, March 13th 2017 at 10:30 am Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder For decades it was believed that brain regeneration was not possible. But an accumulating body of research now reveals that common foods such as...

Depression In Men Many of you know my story: I was low testosterone (almost for sure) since puberty and struggled with dysthmia (mild depression) until age 52 when I got my first testosterone cypionate shot. Bam! I remember thinking, "Wow! I finally know what it feels like to be a normal...

Whole brain radiotherapy offers no quality-of-life benefit in lung cancer patients with brain metastases People with the most common type of lung cancer whose disease has spread to the brain could be spared potentially harmful whole brain radiotherapy, according to new research published in The...

Started a few months a go, I didn't put it together, though it was low carb / fat from my contest diet. I've been taking two naps a day after eating, brain has been foggy and stimulants are like ineffective on the lethargy. stomach is bloated and burping all day , crazy lethargy sleepiness but...

Changes in the brain make people prone to alcoholism The brain tissue of persons with alcohol dependence shows a variety of changes compared to non-alcoholic control persons. All alcoholics' brains share some characteristics, but some are exclusive to the brain tissue of anxiety-prone type 1...

ARE YOU SAD?? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy...

Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Bacteria: A Proven Link Posted on: Tuesday, October 27th 2015 Written By: Case Adams, Naturopath The gut and the brain are pretty far apart, but increasingly scientists are connecting the dots and finding that Parkinson's is truly related to gut bacteria...

Paralyzed Man With Special Brain Implant Moves Arm Mentally 09:15 25.10.2015 A group of scientists at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio successfully tested a system that transports signals from the brain to electrodes inside a man's arm to recover movement. According to John Donoghue...

The science behind cannabinoids is clear: marijuana helps brain achieve breakthroughs in learning, consciousness and understanding Monday, September 14, 2015 by: Jonathan Benson, staff write (NaturalNews) A great misunderstanding regarding the therapeutic value of the cannabis plant persists...

L-Theanine For Anxiety L-theanine may sound like an unfamiliar substance, but there’s actually a good chance you have encountered it before: for example, in the cup of green tea you drank this morning. Questions have been raised about whether L-theanine, a type of amino acid, can have...

Heal Your Heart and Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer Posted on: Friday, August 21st 2015 Written By: Dr. Veronique Desaulniers The mind-body connection is undeniable. Can healing your heart and your emotional wounds reduce your risk of breast cancer? The average human heart beats 72 times...

Outlawed Berries Boost Brain Power and Mood Posted on: Sunday, August 16th 2015 Written By: Margie King, Health Coach Over a hundred years ago Congress outlawed black currants. Today this forbidden fruit is making a comeback and may help improve your mood and brain power. In 1911 the U.S...