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09/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Nip it in the bud: Healthy habits you can practice today to prevent Alzheimer’s

In America, at least a third of individuals aged 85 and above have Alzheimer’s disease. Even though medication can help manage the symptoms of the condition, these drugs are also linked to negative side effects. To date, no drug can actually prevent a person from developing Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, which is a severe progressive […]

07/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep

Not many are aware that good sleep quality is linked to mental health, just as getting enough rest can help restore your physical health. In an interview with the Social Brain Blog, Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, talked […]

06/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A single one-hour meditation session can do wonders for your heart, study shows

As the years go by, more people struggle with anxiety and stress – two “mental monsters” that can significantly affect the well-being of millions every day. In some cases, these mental burdens can even affect our physical health. To address this concern, a team of researchers studied how a “single, hour-long meditation session” can help […]

04/12/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Herbs to help you age gracefully: Support for the brain, heart, digestion, and more

Everyone ages, it’s a given fact. That may be a cause of concern for some people, in particular, since aging means a decline in a person’s vitality. However, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, adjusting your diet and lifestyle – as well as incorporating herbs – can keep a person as […]

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