Gut Health and Strokes
Your gut health is seemingly connected to everything. Probability of a stroke is one more way.
Mental Health
Could More Empathy Mean More Creativity?
A person’s ability to feel and their ability to create, is intrinsically linked. The more empathetic the person, the more likely they are to think creatively, which actually makes a ton of sense.
How Diet Affects Mental Health
You are what you eat, in a lot of ways. Food is fuel, and when our bodies are fueled in a way that serves them, good health is the result. This isn’t only true for our bodies, it’s also true for our minds. A solid, healthy diet has to potential to greatly affect your mental health.
Waking up Just 1 Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits, Study Finds
The temptation to sleep in when our schedules allow can be hard to resist. However, a recent study found that you can reduce the risk for depression by 24% by waking up an hour earlier. (1) Study: Wake Up Early To Cut Depression The study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the…
Microbiome and Brain Health: What’s the Connection?
If you think your gut is trying to tell you something, you might want to listen. You might have a connection between your brain and your gut that makes you react the way you do. Gut-brain axis: There may be some connection between your brain and your gut health, and vice versa. It is called…
Get Paid to Nap: Company Hiring Reviewers for Study
In recent years much interest and research have been conducted focusing on sleep and health. Studies have shown that a good night’s sleep can help individuals maintain a healthy weight, diet, physical performance, etc. On the flip side, a lack of sleep can put them at risk of heart disease, diabetes, and a weaker immune system….
Fertility Rate: ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Global Crash In Children Being Born
According to researchers, the world is experiencing a crash in births. Falling fertility could have a “jaw-dropping” impact on societies, including shrinking populations that could be halved by the next millennium. (1) A Look at Fertility Rates Dropping Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found global fertility rates had…
Allergies And Staying Up Late
According to a study from the University of Alberta in Canada, teenagers who go to bed late and wake up late have a higher risk of asthma and allergies than those who go to bed and wake up early. (1) A Good Night’s Sleep “This is the first study to examine the possible role of different sleep…
Gut Microbes: A Key To Normal Sleep
Gut microbes are a community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in your gut. A recent study shows gut bacteria could play a role in sleep patterns. (1,2) The Relationship Between Gut Health And Sleep The study’s lead author, Professor Masashi Yanagisawa of the University of Tsukuba in Japan, suggests gut bacteria help create critical chemical messengers…
