It has long been established that gut bacteria are largely connected to immune function and metabolic health. However, researchers have only scratched the surface when it comes to their role in thinking, boosting overall mood, and addressing depression and other mental health conditions. A trio of studies confirms the favorable action of probiotics in tackling the growing problem of depression and anxiety disorders
Some 49,500 people committed suicide last year in the United States. This is the highest number for self-inflicted deaths ever recorded in the country
Children are far more vulnerable to the damaging effects of electromagnetic fields than we are. Your child's brain absorbs two to three times as many EMFs as yours, and sources of exposure are everywhere. What can you do?
With every mass shooting, there's a renewed call for stricter gun control laws. The only problem is: guns aren't the problem. Guns have always been a part of America's culture. As long as the conversation centers around gun-control we'll continue to neglect something even more important and just as deadly: the growing mental health crisis that has been decades in the making. Where it begins and why may surprise you
Do you want a quick, easy, no-prep snack that can keep you fueled on-the-go while reducing your risk of disease and death? It sounds nuts -- and it is nuts!
Traditionally, many conditions labeled under the umbrella of 'mental illness' were summed up solely as genetic or biochemical imbalances. Modern advances in psychiatric medicine have found causation to be more and more integrated to lifestyle and environmental factors, often finding the fundamental cause to be multi-factorial
In a world grappling with an opioid crisis, why is a major news outlet dismissing a safe, effective pain management technique used for millennia?
The best brain booster of them all is the herb Ginkgo Biloba. Ginkgo helps healthy people keep their cognitive powers, and it helps people with Alzheimer's to fight for them
Think you need to pound the pavement in order to obtain the benefits of exercise? Studies show yoga may be just as good as aerobics when it comes to maintaining a healthy brain
In a twist that's sure to raise eyebrows in hospital wards worldwide, a new study suggests that the gentle waft of rose oil may be more effective at easing the sting of an IV insertion than the reassuring grip of a human hand. This finding not only challenges our assumptions about pain management but also opens up fragrant new possibilities for patient care.
Recent studies show that this Amazonian healing elixir has the power to alleviate feelings of depression in just a few hours.
As it turns out, flavonoids seem to work mechanistically similar to anti-anxiety drugs: they are able to pass the blood-brain barrier, but without the side effects of medications
For centuries, men have sought ways to combat the frustrating and ego-deflating issue of erectile dysfunction (ED). While modern medicine has provided solutions like the little blue pill, a new study suggests that an ancient Chinese therapy may be just as effective, if not more so, in helping men rise to the occasion.
Echinacea's immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects are well-known, but its potential psychotropic effects are just beginning to be explored. Now, researchers believe this herbal remedy may even offer anxiety relief
As scientific evidence mounts in support of traditional healing practices, the once-fringe world of alternative medicine is moving into the mainstream, poised to transform global health as we know it
If it Isn't in Your Cup, it Should Be
Wearing wireless earbuds may be convenient but it could be increasing your risk of neurological
