Skepticism surrounding acupuncture is lifting in light of modern medical reports that validate the practice. Acupuncture, the Chinese treatment of using needles to encourage the flow of energy through the body, indeed produces measurable results, say researchers.
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. [...]
New research reveals clues about maintaining sharp mental function.
The deadline squeezes you like a vise. Your co-worker is out, leaving you to pick up the slack. A secretary notifies you that the CEO just wired in some new instructions and now your e-mail is on the fritz. Just when you least expect it, the client [...]
Calming your rattled nerves with a few deep, soothing breaths is a smart solution indeed. Studies show that meditation—a heightened state of relaxation and focus—helps boost your brainpower. According to Sara Lazar, research scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, individuals who practiced a special type of meditation, called insight meditation, were found to have a thicker [...]