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Science says silence may allow your brain to rejuvenate leaving you feeling a new freedom. This post from Lifehack.org discusses the results of research that silence is much more important to our brains than we think. In 2011, the Finish Tourist Board ran a campaign that used silence as a marketing ‘product’. They sort to entice people to visit Finland and experience the ... Continue Reading
Coloring books for adults have exploded in popularity-- not only are they a good stress buster, but they have some other great benefits as well! The Truths Behind Adult Coloring Books... The majority of coloring books we see in stores are child-based, and this seems to form a common misconception that coloring books are made solely for children. Recently, there has been a ... Continue Reading
In clinical trials, it was found that gut flora balance could reduce brain damage due to a stroke by up to 60%. This post from ScienceAlert focuses on an animal study that has highlighted this new brain-intestine relationship. Recent research has shown how fundamentally important the bacteria in our gut are to the rest of our mental and physical health, affecting everything ... Continue Reading
Scientists studying brain’s handling of sugar rush have gained better understanding of how type 2 diabetes develops. This post from YaleNews explains how sugar rush shrinks the brain cell powerhouses. The spike in blood sugar levels that can come after a meal is controlled by the brain’s neuronal mitochondria, which are considered the “powerhouse of cells,” Yale School of ... Continue Reading
Researchers just answered an important question about Alzheimer’s – the region in human brain where the disease first strikes. This post from MindBodyGreen.com discusses the conclusion reached by scientists after compiling data from previous studies. Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that affects an estimated 5.3 million Americans. But beyond its widespread reach, there's ... Continue Reading
