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06/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
This is why older people have a harder time focusing under stress
Aging takes a toll on the brain, affecting memory and the ability to focus. A study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior found that older people find it difficult to focus because they have a weaker locus coeruleus. This particular brain network is responsible for controlling the ability to focus while under stress or […]
06/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Memory strengthening TMR technique found to be more successful when accompanied with undisturbed sleep to promote memory consolidation
Targeted memory reactivation (TMR), a procedure which presents learning-related cues during sleep, can better strengthen memory when it is accompanied with undisturbed sleep to encourage memory consolidation, according to a study in the journal Sleep Spindles & Cortical Up States. Previous studies have shown that an undisturbed short plastic period after cueing is needed for […]
06/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The effects of peer influence on dieting behavior: If your friends eat junk, most likely you will too
Your friends influence what you eat, according to a new study. Researchers say that if your friends eat unhealthily, most likely you will too. This is because human social networks greatly influence lifestyle choices. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) came up with a comprehensive algorithm that evaluated the effect of peer influence on […]
05/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Teens who nap during the day perform better in school
Young adults who take a nap during the day perform better in school, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. A team of researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania looked at the effect of napping during the day on the neurocognitive function in teenagers. In conducting the observational study, the […]
05/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Six healthy lifestyle habits that prevent dementia
Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, and loss of ability to accomplish daily tasks. Globally, nearly 50 million have the condition, with 10 million new cases recorded each year. The risk of having dementia increases with age, but this does not mean that it is a normal […]
05/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Healing through vibrational energy: The therapeutic art of Himalayan singing bowls and sound therapy
Achieve relaxation with sound therapy using bowls – but not just ordinary bowls that you can find in the kitchen. Himalayan singing bowls are one of the most popular instruments used in sound therapy. Sound therapy has been used thousands of years ago to achieve a soothing and relaxing effect on the mind, body, and […]
05/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
New study suggests that middle school classes should start after 8 a.m. to allow pre-teens to get more sleep
Middle school classes should start after 8 a.m. to help students get more sleep and be more awake during their morning classes, a new study published in the Journal of School Health suggested. In conducting the study, the research team analyzed data on 11 middle schools located in a large suburban mid-Atlantic school district during […]
05/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
All it takes is 16 seconds: Why meditation should become part of your everyday routine
Looking for a way to de-stress and relax? Try mindfulness meditation: It uses both the body and mind to attain calmness, focus, and relaxation. A lot of people have practiced it to help them cope with the daily challenges they face, and it could also help people manage certain mental and physical health conditions. “We multitask, we’re […]
05/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Try a temporary social media detox! Quitting Facebook reduces stress
Here’s another reason to get off of Facebook: A temporary social media detox can be good for your health. Deleting your Facebook app can reduce your stress, according to a study by researchers from the University of Queensland. In the study, the research team looked at the effects of a short-term break from Facebook on a […]
04/26/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The rewards of meditation are reaped for many years: Research shows the cognitive gains last, even if you don’t maintain practice
Cognitive improvements gained from practicing meditation can last for a minimum of seven years, according to a study published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement. Researchers at the University of California – Davis based the initial study on The Shamatha Project, which is an investigation of the cognitive, psychological, and biological impacts of meditation. They aimed to […]
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