Calming nutrients can soothe and help maintain healthy weight
Stress instigates and activates many unpleasant signs, symptoms and side-effects. One of the worst is weight gain—especially abdominal-area fat, a secondary spin-off with serious implications (Jardine, 2005). “Dieting” itself is stressful, too, mentally and physically. Research conducted at the University of Kansas suggests that maintaining your hard-won [...]
Happiness levels of people after a divorce is often lower than before marriage, new evidence suggests. In some instances, it may take more than five years to regain a sense of contentment; however, it may never return to pre-nuptial levels. These findings are the result of a German study on the long-term emotional consequence of [...]
Pot kills brain cells…or does it? A synthetic cannabinoid more potent than marijuana was found to stimulate the growth of new brain cells, researchers said. In particular, it targets the region of the brain associated with anxiety and depression. Compounds from other illicit drugs produce the opposite effect. These findings could lead toward new treatments [...]
Before you reach for your next bite of chocolate, discover this tasty morsel’s weight-control powers
Could the most-craved food in the U.S. actually help you to lose weight? On average, Americans consume almost 12 pounds of this tasty treat per year—a potentially hefty number to add to waistlines around the country. But there is good news. [...]
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Is Coffee the Best New Memory Booster?
by Jacqueline Metcalfe
Study reveals caffeine’s impact on brain activity; other natural compounds may make better options
For a nation devoted to ever-popular and over-packed coffeehouses and the caffeinated beverages they sell, new research suggests that you may be [...]
Work-related stress nearly doubles the risk of metabolic syndrome, also known as “pre-diabetes.”
Researchers found that sniffing lavender before bedtime increases slow-wave sleep, enhancing heart rhythm, muscle relaxation and memory organization.
New information suggests that antihistamines may work better at relieving coughs than typical cough suppressants or expectorants.
Sexual intercourse twice a week is associated with an increase [...]
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Putting Your Mind in the Mood for Love
by Allison Hall
New study reveals mental keys to enhancing her desire for intimacy
Distractions and worry can get the best of anyone, making you lose focus at work, during chores and even at play. For many women, these distractions can even carry over into the bedroom, [...]