Top 5 ways for keeping your brain healthy, explained by a neuroscientist When it comes to maintaining a healthy brain, getting enough sleep is essential. But what else can you do to make sure your mental health stays strong? To keep your brain game strong, here are the 5 most effective methods explained by a neuroscientist. READ MORE
Twice weekly yoga classes plus home practice effective in reducing depression People who suffer from depression should participate in yoga and deep (coherent) breathing classes at least twice weekly plus practice at home to receive a significant reduction in their symptoms. The findings, which appear in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, provide preliminary support for the use of yoga-based interventions as an alternative or supplement to pharmacologic treatments for depression. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is common, recurrent, chronic and disabling. Due in part to READ MORE
When traditional medicine meets ceremonial rituals, amazing things can happen In the California city of Merced, a hospital has a welcoming policy that allows Hmong shamans to perform different health rituals for the local Hmong population that requests them. Interestingly enough, the patients receiving these ceremonies have been experiencing high rates of recovery when compared to their counterparts. See here how this hospital in Merced bridges traditional medicine with spiritual ceremonies to create the best atmosphere for healing. READ MORE
Trouble sleeping? This breathing trick could have you falling asleep in a minute After a long day, the most frustrating thing you can deal with is laying your head on the pillow only to have troubles falling asleep. The ancient yoga-inspired technique of 4-7-8 breathing takes no time to learn and can have you sleeping in just a minute. Hereís how to do it. READ MORE
Research shows that these 7 hobbies will make you smarter For a long time, it was believed that people are born with a given level of intelligence, and the best we could do in life was to live up to our potential. Scientists have now proven that we can actually increase our potential and enjoy ourselves in the process. We now know that by learning new skills the brain creates new neural pathways that make it work faster and better. Here is a list of READ MORE
