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Tai Chi Brain Health
Reduce Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception.

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Berberine Reduces Artery Plaque
Reduce Artery Plaque Risk with Berberine

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque.

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Citrus Weight Loss
Eat More Citrus for a Thinner Waistline

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Studies show that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight.

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Turmeric Ginger Black Pepper Osteoarthritis
Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination works just as well as the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, Aleve, in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis.

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Ear Acupuncture Stroke Recovery
Help Recover from Stroke with Ear Acupuncture

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers have found that acupuncture in the ear can help speed rehabilitation of stroke patients.

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Ayurvedic Bacopa Motivation
Boost Motivation with Ayurvedic Bacopa

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Anhedonia—the clinical name for a lack of motivation and inability to feel pleasure in life—can be helped by Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, an Ayurvedic herb.

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Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
Avoid Chlorhexidine Mouthwash to Reduce Cavity Risk

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Chlorhexidine gluconate, a mouthwash commonly prescribed by dentists for gingivitis, actually increases acidic levels in the mouth, leading to an increase in cavity-causing bacteria.

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Deforestation Human Diseases
Forest Loss Leads to Spread of Human Disease

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land, says a new study.

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Nature Outdoors Cognitive
Natural Thinking: Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention.

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Ultraviolet Radiation Skin Inflammation
Healthy Glow: Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

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Global Brief: Natural Thinking Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance
More of our time is spent indoors than ever before. One of the ways by which nature may improve cognitive function (i.e. the acquisition of and goal-oriented use of knowledge) is by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention; the kind that requires focused effort. By comparing and contrasting 13 studies, a team of researchers has shed light on this complex interaction in research published in Frontiers in Psychology. The studies used the backwards digit span task, which requires participants to invert a series of numbers and repeat them back. All demonstrated significantly improved cognition in nature as compared to urban environments. The benefits of studies like this are two-fold: not only are we learning more about how the brain interacts with its environment, but also how to leverage this interaction to lead healthier, more productive and happier lives.
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