New research shows brainwave training boosts cognitive control and reduces mind wandering during attention tasks. In a groundbreaking study, Canadian scientists found that training the alpha rhythm, a well-known brainwave in humans, boosts the brain network responsible for cognitive control. The training called neurofeedback opens up the possibility of re
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Recently it has been on the news about how taking painkillers may actually result in more headaches. So in light of this, I decided to tell people how to get relief from headaches without the use of painkillers. I have uploaded a video to my website explaining how to do this. Below is a step by step guide on how to get headache relief. This can be used on mo
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It is part of the human condition to give labels to things. The brain likes to pigeon-hole. We’re particularly fond of applying medical terms to mental and physical states. Sometimes this can lead to positive outcomes, for example a person experiencing extremely low mood and even potentially suicidal might be more likely to seek outside he
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It is normal for people to feel afraid and somehow disgusted when they hear the word “bacteria”. This name gives us a lot of creep. However, it is worth knowing that not all bacteria are harmful. While it is true that most of the common diseases and infections that plague thousands of people everyday are caused by these microscopic organisms, the
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Less time spent on foraging for food has given early humans more time for social interaction and creative activities. Perhaps we have many reasons to be thankful about being born in this generation. As compared to our ancestors, we have beautiful houses, cleaner water, structured drainage systems, great food, medicines, and of course – bigger brains
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Legumes like chick peas, beans, and lentils are considered healthy foods because they are a great source of soluble fibre, amino acids, and protein. So adding them on your diet can help maintain good health. Just recently, researchers found that eating more legumes every day can also improve diabetes and lower the risk of heart disease. Diabetes is a very
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If you’re planning to get pregnant or currently expecting for your first baby, you must have a lot of questions in your mind – like what changes you are going to experience physically and emotionally, how you can deal with them, and so on. Most likely, you have heard about some of the most popular pregnancy myths and old wives tales. But how true
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Getting pregnant could be easy but some couples wait for months and even years to become successful. There are many reasons why a woman may fail to get pregnant and these often include incorrect timing, unhealthy lifestyle, and health issues. Whether you’re wanting to conceive at the soonest time possible or afraid of the possible health risks that
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Does your child often wake you up in the middle of the night with his scream? And when you asked him why, he looks into the window and tell you a monster was trying to get in there. Is your child afraid to sleep alone in his room or wouldn’t want to switch off the light as he sleeps? Many parents experience problems helping their children manage fears,
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Let’s face it – we are all going to die. But no one wants to suffer for months or years in the hospital bed before eventually dying. Life is too short to spare some for illness. Yes, aging can make people weak, but not sick. This is if we are going to engage in cumulative healthy behaviours, a new study suggests. Researchers from the Universit
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