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Remember the days of playing dodgeball or jumping rope on the school playground? That was probably many years ago. But what if we told you that play should still be an essential part of your life? Let's look at why it's important and also how to bring it back. Play Boosts Brain Function Playing a game or roleplaying forces your brain to think differently than it's used to. As an adult, we slip into...
2/26/2021 8:00:00 AM
Patience is a virtue, or so the saying goes. According to the latest research, however, the attribute could have a lot more to do with brain chemistry than personal fortitude. Experts have been working to unravel the secrets behind patience and where it originates in the brain, and their discoveries have all led back to one neurotransmitter. How's your patience? Pinpointing Patience in the Brain Most...
2/22/2021 7:35:59 PM
Video games have been studied extensively for their potential role in violent and negative behaviors, and this singular view has largely given them a bad rap. More recent research has highlighted the positive effects of video gameplay, which appears to be just as noteworthy. Time spent playing and genre choices could be important factors in the impact they have on us so it's not as easy as early ideas...
2/22/2021 6:45:38 PM
Like the villains in old-fashioned westerns, cholesterol tends to get viewed as one of our body’s bad guys. But cholesterol plays a vital role in keeping our bodies functioning properly. So it's important to view it with balance. We need to keep it within optimal levels, but not view it as evil or bad because it's important to our wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at the role cholesterol plays in...
2/22/2021 6:21:48 PM
Wearable devices have revolutionized the exercise world, turning step-count into a household term and helping users become more aware of their activity levels. But now, tech companies are marketing some of these devices as potential lifesavers. See what we’ve uncovered on smartwatches designed to save their users’ lives. New Applications for Existing Tech May Save Lives Wearable devices initially became...
2/22/2021 8:00:00 AM
Some parents who have a child with ADHD believe that diet may play a significant role in treatment and care. Common thinking says that children who have this condition may feel more settled and focused when they eat, or don’t eat, certain foods. The jury is still out on whether or not these measures have actual benefit, so we'd advise caution while trying to decide. But enough parents have seen a difference...
2/19/2021 8:00:00 AM
The overlap in symptoms of chronic inflammatory diseases can make diagnosing many cases difficult. The rarer the condition, the less likely the sufferer is of ever putting a name to it. But the recent discovery of a new inflammatory syndrome could mean real answers for some. Here’s what we know so far. The VEXAS Discovery Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute, a branch of the...
2/18/2021 6:01:37 PM
When it comes to heart attacks, most people think of crushing chest pain and shooting pains in the left arm. They often also think of men. Which makes sense since it's men who are more likely to experience these particular symptoms. But for women, the symptoms of a heart attack may be (and often are) different. Ok so maybe you knew that, but did you know that women may also be more susceptible to the...
2/18/2021 5:44:00 PM
Retaining independence as we enter our senior years is something most of us take for granted because we can't anticipate how things are going to go. The honest truth is, we do not know what our health has in store for us, nor what the world will be like, nor how our families may shift and change. Fortunately, with some planning and care, we can help boost the odds in our favor. Explore six keys to...
2/18/2021 5:25:25 PM
The fear of the unknown can be overwhelming, especially in the face of a chronic illness. Doubly so if one is facing the worst prognoses. Some researchers are finding evidence that hallucinogenic mushrooms might eliminate the existential distress faced by many cancer patients. And the results are interesting and kind of exciting. Alleviating End-Of-Life Distress With Mushrooms Facing a terminal illness...
2/18/2021 8:00:00 AM
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