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We know that both aerobic exercise and meditation help treat depression. But what happens when these interventions are combined? Get the answer in this post from Big Think! We know that exercise helps alleviate depression, especially aerobic movement. There is plenty of evidence that meditation helps lift one out of the doldrums as well. A new study published ... Continue Reading
Despite their size, blueberries pack a serious punch. Besides the obvious fact that they are delicious, and choc-full of vitamins, they have been found to carry some powerful health benefits as well. Although many healthy foods are often a little difficult to swallow, blueberries are a great option for boosting the amount of vitamins and minerals in your normal diet. Because, ... Continue Reading
Scientists are looking to gut bacteria to improve mental health, mood and cognition. This article from Huffington Post explains how targeting the gut could create a new class of psychiatric treatments. Researchers have long known that the bacteria living in your gut can “talk” to your brain. Gut microbes, which collectively make up what’s called the gut microbiome, can have a ... Continue Reading
Want to remain young at heart and in spirit as you age gracefully? Nourishing your brain and keeping it young are among the many benefits of exercise. This post from Men’s Health discusses how working out keeps your brain literally 10 years younger! Working out keeps your brain young, suggests a new study from Columbia University and the University of Miami. Researchers ... Continue Reading
A 93 year old woman may hold the secrets to longevity, but how can we all try to live this way? This post from Prevention turns the spot light on how a brain researcher discovered the fountain of youth in a 93-year-old athlete. Aga Burzynska is rock climbing on a bluff outside Fort Collins, CO, as she often does. While she reaches for craggy fingerholds in the veined surface, ... Continue Reading
