Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa is a tree from Southeast Asia. In recent years, it’s gained a lot of popularity in the West, with some proponents claiming that its leaves have amazing healing properties. Though the science on its promoted benefits is low, some evidence seems to be supportive of such […]
Golden milk or turmeric milk is an Indian beverage that has been increasingly popular in the West in recent years. This yellow drink is made by warming up a plant-based or cow’s milk and enriching it with turmeric and some other spices (ginger or cinnamon). Praised for plenty of health […]
Recent research found that MBCT or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is able to encourage self-kindness in individuals with a history of depression by putting them in a state of relaxation and safety. The research was done by the University of Exeter as well as the Universities of Oxford and Magdeburg. It […]
A group of students from Healdsburg, California’s West Side Elementary School launched a free-of-charge phone hotline and leave uplifting and inspiring messages for callers from the whole world. The opening message says: “Hi, welcome to Peptoc, a public art project by West Side School. If you’re feeling mad, frustrated, or […]
Ben Lovell is 42 and he had never climbed a mountain before he had his right leg amputated below his knee due to a blood clot. This strain on his leg means that he’s able to walk 20 minutes before he has to take off the prosthetic and rest before […]
According to a new study led by an UCL researcher, boys who played video games at the age of 11 on a regular basis experienced lower likelihood of developing symptoms of depression, three years later. The study which was published in the Psychological Medicine journal also concluded that girls who […]
Did you know that there’s a mushroom that looks a bit like a lion’s scruff? The lion’s mane mushroom has been linked with amazing brain, anti-cancerous properties, and many other potential health benefits. This nootropic food is already very popular in traditional Chinese medicine. Increasing research in the last couple […]
Katya Gavrish is on the lookout for new brain drugs in the most unlikely place, i.e. in samples of human stool. The earnest and focused microbiologist who was trained in Russia and loves to listen to classical music is working at a lab in Holobiome, a small startup company there. […]
Damiana, also known as the hierba de la pastora, is an herb from the Turneraceae plant family. It originates from the South and Central America. The plant can reach a height between 2 and 6 feet and it has olive green leaves and yellow flowers. Its leaves are actually considered […]
In today’s world of uncertainty and a lot of division, it comes as no surprise that you’re anxious about life. And, it’s quite easy to get caught up in the web of anxious thinking and constant worrisome thoughts and living out the worst-case scenarios in your head. But, it’s good […]