Loneliness May Impair Our Ability to Sleep
Posted Tue, 2012/01/31 - 23:23 by Fred Lee
Feeling lonely and isolated can have adverse effects on a person's ability to get a good night's sleep.Mind and body
Exercise the Brain to Delay Dementia and Alzheimer's
Posted Mon, 2012/01/30 - 21:35 by Fred Lee
Using and challenging your mind may have tangible benefits over our lifetimes and may protect us from the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Being Bilingual May Protect Your Brain
Posted Wed, 2011/10/05 - 02:34 by Fred Lee
Speaking another language may help protect your brain from the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease later in life.
Our Jobs May Be Hazardous To Our Health
Posted Wed, 2011/09/21 - 20:30 by Fred Lee
Our jobs can actually be hazardous to our health when stress is a prevalent part of being at work.
Vitamin D Tempers Depression In Older Women
Posted Wed, 2011/08/31 - 21:08 by Fred Lee
A new study suggests that higher levels of vitamin D may be effective in treating and preventing depression.
Junk Food Can Make Kids Less Smart!
Posted Thu, 2011/02/17 - 21:00 by Amer Kaissi
A new study suggests that toddlers eating a diet high on fats and sugars may have slightly less IQ levels later on in their childhood.
A Shift In The Way To Treat Eating Disorders
Posted Wed, 2011/01/19 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Exercise may seem counter-intuitive as a way to treat eating disorders, but doctors now believe that it may be helpful for both treatment and prevention.
Acupuncture Affects How Our Brain Registers Pain
Posted Wed, 2011/01/05 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Using fMRI, researchers have identified a physiological basis for acupuncture's ability to help reduce pain.
Thinking About Food May Help You Avoid Eating It
Posted Fri, 2010/12/17 - 07:05 by Fred Lee
Simply thinking about foods as opposed to actually eating them has been found to curb a person's appetite and reduce consumption.
Retirement May Reduce Fatigue And Depression
Posted Wed, 2010/12/15 - 22:20 by Fred Lee
Retirement may not protect people from chronic disease, but evidence indicates that it may very well lessen the impact of depression and fatigue, thereby improving one's quality of life.
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