Archive for the ‘Brain Function’ Category

Can This New Technique Help Solve Mental Issues?

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

New Technique Help Solve Mental IssuesIn some ways, mental health issues can be more worrisome than physical ailments. It can be a real challenge to get through each day during times of mental distress and emotional hardship. But the good health news in all of this is that mental health issues often resolve themselves with a little bit of support.

One of the best forms of support comes in the form of therapy. But what … Read More

The Top 10 Autism-causing Chemicals in Your Home

Friday, May 4th, 2012

 Autism-causing Chemicals in Your  HomeImportant to all of us is the health of children. Our own children, our grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren. When it comes to environmental toxins affecting our most susceptible, innocent members of society, we must all stop and take notice. That’s why we are reporting today on a paper published that presents the top-10 chemicals highly likely to contribute to autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

This important health news was published in … Read More

Warning: This Food May Trigger Depression

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Trigger DepressionSometimes avoiding a food is a food cure in and of itself. A new piece of health news, which might deflate those who like a quick bite on the run, has found that certain foods are linked to depression. Fast food and baked goods top the list.

Published in the “Public Health Nutrition” journal, it found that eating baked goods like croissants and muffins, as well as typical fast … Read More

The Delicious Fruit That Also Sharpens Your Memory

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Delicious FruitIt’s no secret that we would all like to preserve our cognitive abilities, especially as we age. Being able to reason, to remember instructions and names, and to perform tasks in an intelligent sequence are all invaluable skills that greatly enhance the quality of our lives as we get older. But for many, these skills seem to slowly fade away. Changes happen in the brain — signals aren’t passed from… Read More

The Himalayan Herb That Protects Your Aging Brain

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Protects Your Aging  BrainHere’s a health secret you may not know about: shilajit. Shilajit is a natural substance found mostly in the Himalayas. What makes shilajit special, and important for you to know about, is the fact that it contains some active ingredients that could help shield you against age-related brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

What is shilajit exactly? It’s formed through a long process of decomposition of certain plants through … Read More