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
Mediterranean plants hold key to delaying aging disease, study claims Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are classic age-related disorders characterized by the accumulation of sticky protein clumps that over time damage the nervous system to erode mobility or memory. Scientists have found that chemicals extracted from the prickly pear and brown seaweed, two Mediterranean plants, are able to interfere with the build-up of this toxic protein. Extracts from the plants were able to dramatically improve the lifespan of fruit flies which had been genetically modified to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms. READ MORE
Hanging out with friends in times of stress heals us by rewiring our biology What are friends for? According to new research, socializing with friends helps us cope with stress at a physiological level. Just by being present in our lives, friends can help your body regulate stress-indicating hormones, which effect your bodys most harmful stress levels. 
More generally, research also shows that being with friends helps to improve the immune system, fertility, mood, and even cognition. So call up give your friends a call, its time to start feeling better. READ MORE
Carbon-eating bacteria can help in the fight against climate change A few years ago, scientists discovered a bacterium that breaks down cellulosea tough organic compound found in plantsinto usable biofuels without added enzymes. Now scientists have made another discovery about this bacterium: It can take up and metabolize carbon dioxide (CO2) as well. That would make it possible to create more efficient biofuels that are carbon neutral, meaning they absorb as much CO2 as they emit. READ MORE
Study: People can quickly overcome stress and anxiety with neurofeedback Just one or two neurofeedback sessions can change the activity in the brain and help people overcome fear, stress, and anxiety. In this test, people were able to quiet the activity that occurred in the amygdala (the brain region that deals with processing fear and similar emotions) after receiving simple auditory or visual hints that corresponded to the activity level there. The difference with other neurofeedback therapies is that in this case people were given clues which parts of their brain were active and that enabled them to faster reduce the amount of activity in that particular region. READ MORE
