Happy thoughts for Happy Hormones
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Believe it or not, we have real happy hormones. On top of that, there are actually ways to construct your meals to be rich in mood-enhancing hormones.
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8 Ways to Improve Brain Health
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There are important lifestyle changes and habits you can instill early on in life to keep your brain healthy as well as reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Think of the brain as the control center in the body. Recent findings suggest that the majority of people realize they can reduce their risk of cognitive decline but aren't sure where to start. Here are 6 lifestyle changes you can implement now for your brain.
Read MoreBrain Damage from Drug Abuse Higher in Women
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Brain health is incredibly important. From the air we breathe to the foods we eat, every daily action affects our brain. We just wrote about foods to eat to keep your brain healthy. But we haven't explored drug abuse and its effect on the brain. Most of us are aware that abusing stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine aren't partners in long-term brain health. To take it even further, however, is new research published in the journal, Radiology, that shows women's brain health is more effected than a man's.
Read MoreNatural Ways to Manage Depression
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Depression affects about one in 10 Americans at some point in their lives, making it more common than we might think. Medication is not the only treatment. There are also key natural things you can do.
Read MoreEffects of Stress on Your Health
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You’ve heard the adage before: “manage your stress or your stress will manage you.”
As it turns out, this is no wives tale; there is more truth behind this saying than you might realize. Perhaps the most shocking fact about stress is that it affects your body systemically, not just in one area. This stress can originate from anywhere and, at a basic level, is your body’s reaction to situations that can be perceived as potentially dangerous.
Read MoreSleep hygiene: How you can enhance the quality of your sleep
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It is not news that we need sufficient sleep to maintain our health.
Yet despite this knowledge, and advice from media and medical communities alike, many of us struggle to get enough sleep every night. This has led many Americans to seek help from their doctors in order to get the sleep they need to stay healthy.
Read More'Hunger hormone' new treatment for depression?
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Depression affects one in 10 adults in the United States and about 35 million people worldwide, according the World Health Organization.
It is a serious medical condition that can be disabling to sufferers because it affects mood and can cause changes in physical and cognitive health. These changes in mood, physical health and mental health can prevent a person from functioning normally. In severe cases, depression can lead to suicide, emphasizing the importance of trying to mitigate the symptoms of this illness.
Read MoreNatural ways to treat allergies in the Spring season
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It’s that time of year again – time for the itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat and congestion commonly associated with allergy season.
Because of climate changes, this season is expected to be worse than years past. Here are some tips for surviving this allergy season: You likely have a good idea about what triggers your allergies, and do everything possible to avoid them; but why not make an appointment with an allergy specialist to pinpoint exactly what you’re allergic to?
Read MoreSimple ways to prevent stroke
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Each year in the United States, 785,000 people suffer a stroke.
It is the fourth leading cause of death and its consequences are among the top causes of disability in the U.S. The good news is that there are preventative measures you can take to reduce your risk of stroke, and most of them are simple lifestyle modifications.
Read MoreNew pen-like tool designed to more effectively stop seizures
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Would it come as a surprise to learn that every two minutes someone dies from a neurological emergency?
Or that seizures are the most common reason for ambulance calls? Witnessing someone having a seizure can be frightening – especially if you don’t know what to do.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about ginkgo biloba
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According to the National Institute of Health, Americans spend more than $33 billion dollars on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) annually, accounting for more than 10 percent of out-of-pocket purchases. CAM is comprised of a diverse set of treatments and supplements, such as vitamins, chiropractors, acupuncture and herbal therapies.
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