Odds are good that you’ve heard of St. John’s wort before, but do you know what it does? Studies have shown that when taken as an herbal supplement, the extract of this plant may help improve mood.
Music has been shown to have many positive benefits for your body and mind. In fact, one study in the journal Heart & Lung shows that listening to music can produce a significant boost in your cognitive and verbal abilities—especially
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Research has already shown that consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce an adult's risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Now an international team of nutritionists and neuroscientists has found that omega-3s may also be crucial to a baby's mental health. Their results appear in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fats that are essential for brain development in fetuses and young children.
A researcher at the University of California, Irvine, has prosed a new sort of "TLC" for treating mental illnesses. Rather than "tender loving care," psychologist Roger Walsh’s version stands for "therapeutic lifestyle changes."
Increasing one’s intake of walnuts and walnut oil may lower blood pressure and stress levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Previous research has uncovered that omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in walnuts, can reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol. In order to determine if walnut and walnut oil consumption would benefit those with high blood pressure and constant stress, the researchers had 22 individuals with unhealthy LDL levels follow three diets for six weeks.
Individuals who experience stress may have difficulty sleeping or concentrating as well as feel depressed, anxious or have a loss of appetite, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But according to new research, there may be healthy alternatives that these people can use in order to relieve their stress.
Walking to school every day may reduce stress levels and lower the risk of suffering from heart problems in adolescents, according to findings published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. During a recent study, researchers divided 40 participants aged 10 to 14 into two groups. One group sat in a chair while viewing images of a neighborhood and school grounds, while the others completed a one-mile walk while viewing similar images.
Healthy adults who were faced with abuse during their childhood may be more likely to suffer from physiological issues, according to findings published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.
Maintaining proper sleeping habits may increase a woman’s longevity, according to a study published in the journal Sleep Medicine.
High levels of manganese in drinking water may lead to learning problems among adolescents, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.For the trial, researchers analyzed the drinking water in the homes of 362 chi
Women who experience chronic stress may be at an increased risk of suffering from breast cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Research.For the trial, researchers from the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles used
Hospitalized patients can improve their mental state during their stay by increasing their vitamin C intake, according to findings published in the journal Nutrition.During a recent trial, a team of researchers from the Jewish General Hospital in Mon
Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions, affecting some 40 million Americans, including many children. The frenetic pace of modern life is putting money, health, family, work or school burdens on many individuals, who may develop symptoms that are often persistent and interfere with everyday life.
New research has found that conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and depression may have an effect on how females handle pain and stress. According to a study published in Biological Psychology, women with PMDD and a history of severe depression were more likely to have lower cortisol and a greater sensitivity to pain compared to women who did not have PMDD.
While some people may use aromatherapy as their form of health resources for dealing with stress, there are others who simply let their stress build. But what they don’t realize is that they may be taking out their aggression in their sleep.
