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The Brain?s Role in Processing and Managing Pain ? Part II
Last week on my blog, I discussed what happens in the brain when we experience acute pain, and how it?s often not just immediately reacting with, ?That hurts!? ...The Brain?s Role in Processing and Managing Pain ? Part I
As we get older, chronic pain becomes a more complex issue. Approximately 100 million Americans struggle with chronic pain. Does the constant feeling of pain affect the way our brain processes the sensation? How does the brain play a role in managing the pain? ...Sunshine and Curry for Alzheimer?s Prevention?
I'm definitely not suggesting the we all need to eat curry while sunbathing, but new research indicates that vitamin D and turmeric could help clear the plaques in the brain that are known to indicate Alzheimer's. ...The Disciplined Brain: A Case for Meditation
When was the last time you sat around with no distractions? Chances are, your mind began filling up with mental to-do lists or some insecurity. Though we usually consider daydreaming a good thing, most of us don?t feel any happier when we let our minds wander. ...Could the Postponement of Aging Be in Our Near Future?
If you don't know about senescent cells, you might be hearing more about them in the next few years. This special type of cell, found throughout the body including the brain, is believed to play a role in aging. ...Yoga for Headaches: Easing the Pain Naturally
Here in Los Angeles, there are yoga studios everywhere. But rather than dismissing it as just another fad or trend, yoga could have positive health effects when practiced correctly and regularly. ...A Gut Check for Your Brain
Could the size of your jeans be inversely related to the size of your brain? A recent study found that healthy elderly adults with more visceral fat around their middles had smaller brains. ...Is Online Social Networking Changing Your Brain?
Most will agree the rapid rise of the internet, social networking, and digital technology over the past few years has permanently changed the way humans socialize and interact. Does, or will, this have any effect on out brain? ...Will a Coffee a Day Keep Parkinson?s Away? It Depends
Roughly half of Americans drink coffee every day, and most health experts agree that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee ? two to four cups a day ? doesn?t pose any dangers for the average healthy adult. In fact, many studies suggest that coffee may actually be good for you in moderate amounts, reducing the risk [...] ...Ways to Get Better, Stress-Free Sleep
We all know that a full night?s sleep is important. But sometimes, counting sheep just doesn?t help a stressed-out brain and mind. ...
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