Category: Healthy Living

Studies Show Yoga Improves Memory And Brain Function

Randolph Jason

Studies Show Yoga Improves Memory And Brain Function from Natural Blaze CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists have known for decades that aerobic exercise strengthens the brain and contributes to the growth of new neurons, but few studies have examined how yoga affects the brain. A review of the science finds evidence that yoga enhances many of the same brain structures and functions that benefit from aerobic exercise. The review, published in the journal Brain Plasticity, focused on 11 studies of the relationship between yoga practice and brain health. Five of the studies…

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Silicon Valley Engineers Psychedelic Drug to Treat Addiction

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Silicon Valley Engineers Psychedelic Drug to Treat Addiction from Mercola GNN Note – Having taken a lot of psychedelic drugs – mushrooms, LSD and marijuana –  before giving my life to Christ, I find this a little difficult to follow along. I remained a drunk for more than 25 years and to this day – if you know me – you know I don’t mind eating a sugary treat, or 15, regularly. Now in some states, soon to be all, we can just sit around stoned on marijuana during the…

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Potassium and obesity: Scientists link higher potassium intake to increased weight loss

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Potassium and obesity: Scientists link higher potassium intake to increased weight loss by: Michael Alexander for Natural News Those looking to get fit and healthy bodies might have to load up on potassium-rich vegetables and fruits, as new research suggests that increased intake of potassium is linked to weight loss. In a new study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ichilov Hospital in Israel reported that potassium consumption is a previously unrecognized predictor of weight loss. This conclusion was based on their finding which showed that significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) correlates with high potassium intake. The…

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Researchers find strong links between working memory and age, sleep quality and mood

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Researchers find strong links between working memory and age, sleep quality and mood by: Grace Olson for Natural News Working memory is an important part of a person’s day-to-day activity, and numerous factors affect it. In a recent report, scientists linked three health-related factors – sleep, age and depressed mood – to working memory. Their findings, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, focused on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of working memory and how these three factors affect them. Effects of sleep quality, mood and age on working memory Working memory (WM)…

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How to De-Stress and Be Merry This Christmas

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How to De-Stress and Be Merry This Christmas by MEDI-SHARE for Charisma News Trees, lights and sales are up. It’s Christmastime. With it, comes all the stress of planning, baking, shopping and traveling. But isn’t the holiday supposed to be joyful? Medi-Share contributor Laura Bollinger, RDN, shared her tips for being genuinely merry in the midst of chaos this season. It’s December, so the stockings are hung by the chimney with care. There’s lots of excitement, and the flurry will continue until we ring in the New Year. There’s plenty…

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Half of Homeless People May Have Suffered a Brain Injury

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Half of Homeless People May Have Suffered a Brain Injury from Mercola According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health journal, people who are homeless experience a disproportionately high lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers examined studies from six high-income countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and the U.S. The studies included people who were homeless or experiencing unstable housing situations. The researchers compared the information to new and existing cases of TBI, and looked at the association between health and TBI. They found…

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Breakfast Burritos and Salads: The Recalls Just Keep Coming

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Breakfast Burritos and Salads: The Recalls Just Keep Coming by Sandra D. Lane for The Organic Prepper On the heels of a CDC Food Safety Alert issued December 9, 2019, regarding Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits, that involve a multistate and Canadian outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 comes another recall; Frozen Breakfast Burritos. It seems the recalls are normal occurrences nowadays, with only hours, days, or maybe a week, between each new one. The Burritos This time we’re looking at frozen breakfast burritos from Ruiz Food Products Inc., in Florence, S.C.  According to the FSIS (Food…

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How The Cold Can Be Bad For Your Health, & What You Can Do About It

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How The Cold Can Be Bad For Your Health, & What You Can Do About It By Sara Tipton for Natural Blaze Winter comes with some extremely cold temperatures for parts of the country, and as such, brings the potential for health problems too. There are a few things to look out for, and ways to prepare yourself if you have to be outside when temperatures begin to dip in the negative numbers. Obviously, if you can stay inside when it starts to get extremely cold, you’ll be doing yourself a…

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FATHER-SON DUO HELP CREATE 51,000 NEW BEEHIVE COLONIES WITH AMAZING INVENTION

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FATHER-SON DUO HELP CREATE 51,000 NEW BEEHIVE COLONIES WITH AMAZING INVENTION John Vibes, Truth Theory for Waking Times GNN Note – I wasn’t exactly sure how to categorize this article I just knew it needed to be shared! ****** In recent years, the world has finally begun to take notice of the drastically declining bee populations, and people are starting to understand the impact that this could have on the ecosystem. Slowly, people who care are working to correct this problem with some inventive solutions. The father-son duo behind the “Flow…

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Battle of the citrus fruits: Comparing the health benefits of lemons and limes

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Battle of the citrus fruits: Comparing the health benefits of lemons and limes by: Zoey Sky for Natural News Lemons and limes are often used to make a variety of citrusy treats and drinks like pies and juices. They even share similar nutritional profiles and health benefits. But lemons and limes also have certain differences. For example, lemons are slightly more acidic than limes. The nutritional profile of lemons and limes Lemons and limes offer similar nutritional benefits. While lemons contain more vitamins and minerals, the small difference doesn’t have any significant effects. Acidity…

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