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News & Articles By Virgilio Marin
09/18/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Forgotten dreams: REM sleep helps prevent information overload, explain scientists
Dreams are quickly forgotten the moment people wake up. This is likely due to a group of neurons that gets activated during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – the phase of mammalian slumber when most dreams are made. A recent study published in the journal Science examined the neurons that produce appetite and sleep hormones in mice. Japanese and American […]
09/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Take a break if you’re tired: Excessive exercise may tire your mind and body, reveals study
Too much exercise can make your brain tired too, suggests a study published in the journal Current Biology. French researchers found a form of mental fatigue among athletes subjected to a heavy training load. The athletes acted impulsively, having sought immediate rewards instead of bigger ones that take longer to achieve. This form of mental fatigue affected a region […]
09/11/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Children growing up in areas with food insecurity more likely to experience developmental problems instead of obesity
A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that food insecurity significantly increases a child’s risk of having poor health and experiencing developmental problems. The researchers said that the risk of obesity, however, is not higher than that of a child growing in a food-secure household — but with an exception. They noted a steady […]
09/09/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
The “root” of your problems: How valerian root can help with anxiety and sleep
There’s a good reason why valerian root is often called “nature’s Valium” — Research shows that valerian root can reduce anxiety and help a person sleep better. Valerian root is an herb that comes from the root of the flowering plant Valerian, belonging to the Valerianaceae family and native to Europe and Asia. While the flowers have a nice scent, the root […]
08/12/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Drink your worries away? Researchers look into resveratrol as a means to reduce depression and anxiety
A study published in the journal Neuropharmacology found that plant-based compound resveratrol can potentially lower depression and anxiety. This is because resveratrol inhibits enzyme expression of phosphodiesterase 4 or PDE4, which is linked to depression and anxiety. Current antidepressants focus on other components of the brain such as serotonin. But only one-third of patients with depression enter full remission using these […]
08/05/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Research: Physical fitness keeps your brain in shape too
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that higher levels of physical fitness are linked to better cognitive performance and improved white matter integrity. The researchers from the University of Munster in Germany, who tested mostly 30-year-olds, said that these findings further strengthen the role of physical fitness in positive brain health outcomes. “This leads us to believe that a […]
07/31/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Curb your anxiety by drinking a cup of matcha green tea
Matcha can reduce anxiety by activating dopamine and serotonin receptors that are linked to anxious behavior, according to researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan. Matcha, which literally means “powdered tea,” refers to the powder made from finely ground leaves of shade-grown tea tree (Camellia sinensis). Matcha has been used medicinally since ancient times. In Japan, in particular, it is used to help people relax, […]
07/14/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Why do sufferers of Alzheimer’s nap so much? Study suggests the disease kills the cells needed to stay awake
A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association found that in people with Alzheimer’s, tau proteins promote the degeneration of brain regions responsible for keeping people awake. This explains why excessive daytime napping is common among people with the disease and suggests that it could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s. Previous studies have explored […]
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