Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Helping others reduces stress levels
Extending a helping hand to friends or strangers can reduce the levels a person’s level of stress, according to new research published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. “Our research shows that when we […]
The sound of new toothbrushes makes teeth feel cleaner
Researchers in Japan have discovered that the sound of bristles scrubbing against enamel makes us clean teeth better. Researchers used used a tiny microphone in a modified toothbrush to ‘sample’ the sound being made in the mouth during brushing and […]
Substance in herbs and teas good for the brain
Researchers found that apigenin, a compound found in parsley, thyme, chamomile, and red pepper strengthens the connections between brain cells. Brazilian researchers from D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and Federal University […]
Singing boosts memory and mood
Singing can help boost memory and lighten the mood of people with dementia (and maybe even those without), according to a study led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. […]
Twelve tips for keeping healthy in the holiday season
In a news release, the American College of Emergency Physician (ACEP) published twelve tips to keep a healthy heart during the holiday season. 12 — Exercise: This is extremely important. Go to the gym, take regular walks or run. Make […]
New guideline addresses needs of breast cancer survivors
A new breast cancer survivorship care guideline created by the American Cancer Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology provides guidance to primary care and other clinicians in caring for the female adult survivors of breast cancer. The guideline […]
Choir practice helps people with dementia
Couples where one partner is suffering from dementia can benefit from taking part in group singing, according to a research presented at the annual conference of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology in London last December 4. Shreena […]
Sense of purpose linked to longer life
People who have a sense of purpose tend to live longer lives. “Possessing a high sense of purpose in life is associated with a reduced risk for mortality and cardiovascular events,” according to the study by Drs. Randy Cohen and […]
Take emotion out of eating to lose weight
“Most people focus almost entirely on the physical aspects of weight loss, like diet and exercise.” said Diane Robinson, PhD, a neuropsychologist and Program Director of Integrative Medicine at Orlando Health. “But there is an emotional component to food that […]
Spoonful of sugar can help you with workouts
According to researchers based within our Department for Health, stirring in table sugar into a water bottle before a big physical event could be the difference between success and failure. The scientists behind the new study recommend that if your […]
