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New Study Links Signaling by Immune Cells in the Meninges to Anxiety-Like Behavior
A new study provides insights into how a population of immune cells in the meninges (the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord) regulates anxiety-like behavior in mice through neuroimmune signaling.
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Red Clover Beats Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Red clover has been touted as one of the top herbal medicines in the world and now scientists are discovering how red clover actually works in your body.
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Lifestyle improvements may lessen cognitive decline
Results from a new study suggest that lifestyle changes may help to improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline that precedes dementia.
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Binge-drinkers’ brains have to work harder to feel empathy for others
People who binge-drink show more extensive dysfunction across their brains than previously realised, a new study from the University of Sussex has shown.
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International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
The very first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies will be held on September 7th, 2020.
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Green Coffee Extract Benefits Weight Control
Research highlights the potential weight loss benefit of green coffee, which describes coffee beans spared from the process of roasting that gives them their usual brown color.
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Researchers Develop New Metrics for Measuring Mental States During Meditation
In a recent proof-of-principle study, researchers developed a new framework, based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data, to identify mental states during meditation, including the focus-on-breath state and mind wandering, and to estimate how much time meditators spend in each state.
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Exercise ‘Fundamental’ for Healing of Mental Illness
Thinking about skipping your workout because of a flat mood? If you're upset, depressed or anxious, a recent study indicates that's when you need exercise the most.
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Kundalini yoga reduces anxiety symptoms, according to researchers at NYU
Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine have found Kundalini yoga is effective in relieving the effects of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults, following a clinical trial.
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Yoga Could Be A Lifesaver For People With a Common Heart Condition
Yoga could be a lifesaver for people with the most common type of irregular heart beat, according to new research. A study of 538 patients has found the ancient Indian form of exercise almost halved the number of symptoms among people with Atrial fibrillation (AF).
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Honey is ‘better than conventional medicine for sore throats and coughs’, new research says
A new study suggests that honey is better for easing sore throats and coughs than many over-the-counter medicines and antibiotics.
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