Obese individuals are more likely to feel depressed because of the way they may feel about their bodies. Feelings of sadness and anger may accompany an obese person as he struggles with the remarks that others throw his way. At the same time, depression may cause obesity by making one indulge in overeating. Overindulging in …
Spices are lauded for their numerous health benefits. Several people credit and encourage their use as a way to reduce your salt intake. But recent findings of a report haven’t been so good. They indicate that lead exposure from spices is a serious cause for concern. Evidence related to this matter has been mounting. There …
Lots of professions and positions require creative thinking, demanding people to come up with creative and original ideas. This interests scientists as they are not sure how the neurological process unfolds creativity. Recently, however, researchers have zeroed in to the role that alpha waves play. By understanding their role in sparking creativity, researchers are in …
With the new year fast approaching, several of us have decided to make the resolution of getting in shape and leading a better lifestyle. And there’s no better way to do that than by exercising. Whether you start working out for the sake of weight loss or for increasing endurance, exercise brings along many more …
Extensive research applauds the role of the Mediterranean diet in improving our health extensively. This plant-based diet plan showcases improved health effects not only for the heart but also the brain. Studies suggest that the meal plan can also lower the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, it has been …
We often end up adjusting our schedules and sleep routine to keep pace with the daily hustle bustle of life. To meet with the workload, we may go the extra mile and subtract a couple of hours from our sleep schedule. Apparently, this may culminate in a few yawns and a drowsy next day. However, …
Looks like our imagination is a lot more powerful and ‘real’ than we think it is. This doesn’t mean that you can actually create imagined scenarios in real life. What it does mean is that your imagination can change the way you perceive things. A new study shows that imagination can be of use in …
Extensive research has made it clear that sugar increases the risk of developing diabetes type II. This could be sugar from any source including the simple sugars present in fruits or the artificial sugars that are present in sweetened beverages. However, new research concludes that consuming sugars present in the fruits does not add to …
Brain fog can occur as a symptom of depression. Several people go through cognitive dysfunction when they are depressed. CD is commonly known as brain fog. Since depression interferes with a person’s daily life, it also impacts the way he thinks. This ability of the mood disorder allows it to induce brain fog. What Is …
A new research shows that the consumption of red meat results in higher trimethylamine N-oxide levels. In comparison to white meat or other sources of protein, TMAO levels are twice or thrice as high when meat is consumed. TMAO is produced when gut bacteria and certain nutrients meet. Higher levels of trimethylamine N-oxide are linked …