The American Heart Association (AHA) has acknowledged that alternative therapies can be effective in lowering blood pressure. In a scientific statement published in its journal Hypertension, a panel assembled by the AHA concluded that alternative approaches can be beneficial for…
We all have emotional triggers that can suddenly cause anger, sadness, anxiety, or happiness. These emotions can be triggered by factors such as a smell, a sound, or even someone’s tone of voice. In some cases, these triggers can disrupt…
Imagine spending less than an hour a day doing something enjoyable and seeing a significant reduction in your blood pressure. The best part? It doesn’t involve exercise or medication. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered that volunteering at least…
Did you know that the way your heart beats can offer critical information about the health of your brain? Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discovered that having an irregular heartbeat, specifically atrial fibrillation (AF), could indicate problems…
In today’s world of rapidly advancing science and technology, food is suffering. The chemical companies that produce and sell the toxic sprays and chemicals used to protect our food are making millions of dollars in profits, while our health is…
Alzheimer’s disease is a thief. It steals not only precious memories but also the brain’s gray matter. Imagine if there was a way to prevent this dreaded disease from taking away a part of your life? Well, researchers at the…
Is Your Home Life Putting You at Risk for Alzheimer’s? You might be surprised to learn that your home life could be putting you at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. A recent study performed at…
You’ve probably heard it before: “Just think positively; everything will work out.” And you probably wondered whether there is some truth to it or if it’s merely wishful thinking with no basis in reality. Science is now catching up to…
It’s not just your perception – we really are becoming less intelligent as a species. According to Dr. Gerald Crabtree, a researcher at Stanford University, this decline in human intelligence began with the invention of agriculture, which has made life…
That first hour after you wake up can impact your risk of developing cancer. Research at Penn State shows that your early morning habits play a significant role in the level of cancer-causing chemicals in your blood. The key here…