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12/14/2017 / By Janine Acero

A different kind of heart attack: New research finds a broken heart permanently weakens the organ in a similar way

Researchers discover that severe emotional distress can damage the heart physically like a heart attack. At least 3,000 adults in the U.K. suffer from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, colloquially termed as the “broken heart syndrome,” each year. It is caused by bereavement and severe emotional distress, which stuns and weakens the heart. This causes the left ventricle […]

12/01/2017 / By Janine Acero

Non-traditional therapy: How horses help heal veterans with PTSD

Animals have been constant companions to humans for a long time. They have helped us in many ways from guiding physically challenged persons to cuddling with us on the couch. Now, an alternative therapy for managing and easing PTSD in war veterans is being practiced, with the help of rescued and retired horses. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder […]

11/29/2017 / By Janine Acero

On the spot: Stress does a number on your ability to recall details of situations, according to research

New research has delved into the effects of stress on our ability to retain memories or recall details of situations. It emphasizes that challenging situations affect our perception of where we are and what’s happening in our surroundings. The researchers from the University of Innsbruck, Austria presented the participants with video clips of different situations. They showed a […]

11/20/2017 / By Janine Acero

Scientists explore why fear is fun for some; the fight-or-flight chemicals are also present in happiness

What do fear and excitement have in common? Experts reveal, in an article by the Daily Mail, that the “fight-or-flight” response triggered by fear can become a rush of excitement under a different situation. Fear is a fundamental emotion experienced by all complex organisms against perceived danger or threat to their physical being or existence. […]

11/15/2017 / By Janine Acero

Two sides of the same coin: High fat diets cause anxiety and stress causes digestion problems

A new study from Brigham Young University (BYU) reveals that digestive microorganisms change behavior when the host is under stress. BYU professor of microbiology and molecular biology Laura Bridgewater used male and female mice for the study experiment. She found that when the female mice were exposed to mild stress, their gut microbiota (microscopic organisms […]

11/09/2017 / By Janine Acero

“Adapt” to stress with these 5 adaptogenic herbs

People, especially women, have resorted to various kinds of products and services to reduce stress. Stress, (and anxiety in extension) after all, can lead to a plethora of diseases such as asthma, depression, gastrointestinal problems, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The newest solution to fighting off that perpetual exhaustion and boosting your energy levels is in the […]

10/25/2017 / By Janine Acero

Six lifestyle tips for balancing your mood and reducing anxiety or depression

Reducing anxiety or depression can be done naturally. There are foods, as well as lifestyle habits, that can help balance the mood and keep you feeling happy and healthy. Nutritional Health Counselor Sara Siskind lists six of these foods and habits: Load up on antioxidants – Diets rich in vegetables and fruits are good sources […]

10/18/2017 / By Janine Acero

New study examines complexity of dolphin culture; researchers determine that brain size correlates with “human-like” behaviors and societies

In a major study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the complexity of Cetacean culture and behavior has been linked to the size of their brains. Like other mammals, whales and dolphins have tightly-knit family groups called pods whereby they follow certain social structures and form complex relationships, similar to human societies. The research was a […]

10/17/2017 / By Janine Acero

Fighting Alzheimer’s: Neurologists come up with a plan to reduce risk and even reverse symptoms

Neurologists Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai spearhead the cutting-edge research into reducing and even reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the prestigious Memory and Ageing Centre at Loma Linda University in California. The husband-and-wife tandem have dedicated their careers to finding a cure for the devastating disease, having worked at some of […]

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