Being Outside Improves Mental Health

Being Outside Improves Mental Health Many prescription medications are available to help manage stress and reduce anxiety. However, for patients facing high stress levels in urban areas, some doctors are prescribing “nature pills” that promote spending time outdoors. A new study reveals that urban dwellers can reduce their stress hormone levels by walking away from … Continue reading “Being Outside Improves Mental Health”

Researchers Identify Key Factors In Brain Aging

Researchers Identify Key Factors In Brain Aging Diabetes, traffic-related air pollution, and the frequency of alcohol consumption are the most harmful risk factors for dementia, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. An international team of researchers analyzed how certain modifiable risk factors for dementia affect regions in the brain that are already … Continue reading “Researchers Identify Key Factors In Brain Aging”

Cut The Risk Of Depression

Cut The Risk Of Depression It’s common knowledge that adopting healthy habits, like eating nutritious food and exercising regularly, can positively affect physical health and lower the chances of chronic diseases. Now, new research has identified seven lifestyle habits that can affect your physical health and your mental health, as well. According to the study … Continue reading “Cut The Risk Of Depression”

Cut The Risk Of Depression

Cut The Risk Of Depression It’s common knowledge that adopting healthy habits, like eating nutritious food and exercising regularly, can positively affect physical health and lower the chances of chronic diseases. Now, new research has identified seven lifestyle habits that can affect your physical health and your mental health, as well. According to the study … Continue reading “Cut The Risk Of Depression”

The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists

The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists If you enjoy gardening, then you know the physical effort it takes to raise fruits and vegetables. Digging, planting, weeding, and watering are all part of the process, but it’s worth it when the produce comes out of the ground and onto your plate. … Continue reading “The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists”

Sleep Info: Fall Asleep Fast, Best Wake-Up Time, And The Perfect Time For A Nap

Sleep Info: Fall Asleep Fast, Best Wake-Up Time, And The Perfect Time For A Nap If there’s one thing that some people find hard to do every night, it’s falling asleep. Sleep experts say that people cannot fall asleep fast enough because they can’t stop thinking about the fact that they are not falling asleep, … Continue reading “Sleep Info: Fall Asleep Fast, Best Wake-Up Time, And The Perfect Time For A Nap”

More Walking Tips To Better Health

More Walking Tips To Better Health Walking is one of the most popular physical activities in the country. In fact, walking is good medicine for people who want to exercise but do not have the physical capacity for jogging, hiking, swimming, and other vigorous activities. Walking can be done in your neighborhood, in a park, … Continue reading “More Walking Tips To Better Health”

Shorter Days Can Impact Your Mood

Shorter Days Can Impact Your Mood Many people can sum up the winter season with one word: Blah! In colder climates, it’s common to wake up on winter mornings to an overcast sky that hides the sun all day. While some people can move ahead with their activities, the gloominess of the day can stop … Continue reading “Shorter Days Can Impact Your Mood”

Causes of Dementia

Causes of Dementia If you have hearing loss, a growing number of studies suggest that you may be at risk for developing dementia. However, the authors of a new study reported that managing hearing loss could potentially help prevent or slow down cognitive decline, and hearing aids may play a role in the process. In their … Continue reading “Causes of Dementia”

Why Are Neurological Disorders on The Rise?

Why Are Neurological Disorders on The Rise? Medical experts are seeing a continual increase in neurological disorders that cause death and disabilities and neuroscientists are stepping up their research efforts to get to the root of the problem. Although specific causes of neurological disorders vary, some studies show age and environmental pollution are factors behind … Continue reading “Why Are Neurological Disorders on The Rise?”