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 […]
Mediation doesn’t have to happen in a Buddhist monastery for hours to be real. It can be a valuable experience you can enjoy at home and you don’t have to feel that you’re pushing yourself or sitting in some uncomfortable yoga pose to really matter. When it comes to meditation, […]
No matter the reason behind your sleeplessness, it has a negative impact on your health. Both the chronic and occasional lack of sleep influences our mood and may also increase the risk of headaches, low focus, and daytime sleepiness. Melatonin is a hormone which plays a role in our sleep […]
A woman’s hormonal health plays a pivotal role in the overall health. When the hormones are out of balance, several negative things can happen-the energy levels will vary, anxiety will rise, and the sex life may also suffer. If you’re not too keen on finding help from Western medicine to […]
Do you know what the vagus nerve is? This is the nerve behind where we usually feel for pulse and this is the longest nerve in our body. It’s also one of the 12 cranial nerves and it goes from the brainstem all the way to the abdomen and through […]
