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09/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Music found to improve surgery outcomes: Patients offered music during surgeries experienced reduced pain and anxiety

Urological surgeon consultant Bhaskar Somani says that offering music to patients during minor surgeries can significantly reduce pain and anxiety. Mr. Somani, a leading surgeon at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, came to this conclusion after reviewing data on 1,900 patients across 15 international studies. These patients had had various outpatient procedures. In […]

09/05/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Dopamine influences your decisions; scientists discover that how long we have to wait for what we want affects its value

Scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are explaining the allure of waiting for your lover’s caress — or at least why and how we judge something to be “worth” our waiting. Assistant professor of biology at UTSA Matthew Wanat believes that dopamine, the neurotransmitter often associated with mood regulation, plays a […]

08/21/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Financial stress impacts health: New study finds having no income increases heart attack risk

Experts from the European Society of Cardiology warn that constant and excessive stress about one’s financial status is linked to a 13-fold increased risk of having a heart attack. These findings, while of themselves not shocking, do imply an increased need for doctors to ask about other lifestyle factors when reviewing their patients’ profiles. As […]

08/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Boost academic scores with exercise: Research shows cardio pumps up math and reading performance

A Florida State University and Larkin Community Hospital study concluded that high intensity interval training can improve a student’s abilities in math and reading. Frank Fincham who was part of the research said that their findings are “surprising” but can be a simple and effective way for struggling college students to boost their academic performance. […]

08/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Adventure and adaptability: Increase resilience in office workers with adventurous mental and physical training, recommend researchers

A common mistake many managers make today is being too focused on hiring new people rather than concerning themselves in keeping the employees they already have. The error is understandable, as the constant need to push numbers and meet targets is always on their minds. Yet the consequence of such benevolent neglect is that many […]

08/01/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Why its actually healthier to walk barefoot

Take it off — and we mean your shoes. Several studies show that walking barefoot is actually healthier. It does sound strange — and most people would shy away from the very thought — but “earthing” (walking barefoot) can increase antioxidant levels, reduce inflammation, promote sleep, and improve posture. Earthing is defined as walking barefoot […]

07/30/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The sound of your voice has a therapeutic effect on human cells – and can be transformed into light to be sent into space

It’s so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life. With mouths to feed and rent being due, even news about impending nuclear war seem less significant when compared to the horror of just trying to survive. Yet, scientists have reminded us today that even the simplest things — our voice […]

07/18/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

10 lifestyle habits for better brain health

Simple habits can significantly impact brain health. Their simplicity perhaps leads some of us to believe in their inefficiency — how could anything be that good if it’s so simple? Yet medical reviews have repeatedly confirmed that it’s the little things that matter, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy brain. We’ve listed down […]

07/06/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Are you taking these prescription drugs that cause memory loss?

Get your pens out, ladies and gents — we’re describing the three most common prescription drugs that increase the likelihood of memory loss. Memory loss, which is often interpreted as one of the early signs of Alzheimer’s, can actually be a side effect of standard prescription drugs. Worse, most people remain unaware of these risks […]

06/27/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Vegan Monk reveals the secret to a happy life

Eating processed meat can kill you — in more ways than one. Former genetic scientist and current Tibetan monk, Matthieu Ricard says that going vegan is the key to living a happier and more fulfilling existence, reports DailyMail.co.uk. Ricard, who is touted to be the “world’s happiest man” recently urged the public to make dramatic shifts […]

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