By John Axelsson, Karolinska Institutet and Tina Sundelin, Stockholm University Some people swear by an afternoon nap – whether it’s to catch up on lost sleep or to help them feel more alert for the afternoon ahead. Even Boris Johnson supposedly favours a power nap…
By Derrick Broze I recently sat down with my friend Natalie to talk about her son Ravion and his ongoing battle against Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Please listen to this interview and consider supporting Ravion in his fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy however you can! A…
By Dr. Diane Fulton Making small changes to promote healthy sleep can dramatically improve your health and longevity, including leading to a 42% lower risk of heart failure There is growing research linking sleep habits with heart health. A healthy sleep pattern for most people,…
By Kerry McDonald Loneliness among Americans has been growing in recent years, but the policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically exacerbated the problem. A new report by Harvard University researchers finds that 36 percent of Americans are experiencing “serious loneliness,” and some groups,…
by Children’s Health Defense Team, The Defender In mid-January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved requests from two southern states (Georgia and Tennessee) asking for an emergency exemption that would allow them to aerosolize selected indoor spaces with an antiviral “air treatment” called Grignard Pure. Grignard Pure…
By Amanda Ellison, Durham University Everyone experiences headaches. From dull throbbing dehydration headaches to incapacitating migraines, a sore head is an extremely common complaint. This is perhaps especially true at the moment. COVID-19 can cause them, as can sitting at desks for too long and…
By Amanda Froelich What does it mean to be “grounded”? When I am asked this question, my go-to response suggests the following: Feeling wholesomely present, not as if your “head is in the clouds” (think tethered to the Earth) Grounded energetically, meaning you feel as…
By Ciara McCabe, University of Reading The pandemic has taken its toll on many peoples’ mental health. Given the fear of the virus and the government restrictions on movement many may understandably be feeling more lonely, anxious, and depressed than usual. The World Health Organization…
Dietary information from three large, well-known heart disease studies suggests drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee per day may reduce heart failure risk, according to research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal. Coronary artery disease, heart failure and…
A new discovery by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and its affiliated Soroka University Medical Center shows that medical cannabis may reduce blood pressure in older adults. The study, published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, is the first of its…
By Elias Marat The hallucinogenic drug DMT (dimethyltriptamine) could provide crucial aid to stroke victims by minimizing the damage inflicted on victims’ brains as they are rushed to the hospital, according to researchers. Canadian company Algernon Pharmaceuticals has laid out plans to microdose participants in…
By Vicky Fallon, University of Liverpool; Sergio A. Silverio, King’s College London, and Siân Macleod Davies, Liverpool John Moores University New mothers experienced worryingly high rates of depression and anxiety during the first lockdown, our new research has revealed. One of the major contributing factors…
By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath Do you carry it next to your cell phone? Does it follow you in your dreams? Has it become a permanent fixture on your face? It has nearly been one year since the world population was convinced and coerced, without evidence,…
By Matteo De Marco, University of Sheffield and Annalena Venneri, University of Sheffield Being overweight increases the risk of many serious health conditions, including strokes, cancer, diabetes and hypertension. Less well known, perhaps, is the link between being overweight or obese and the health of…
By Mike Sygula Filmmaker Ben Stewart who created iconic documentaries such as Kymatica and Esoteric Agenda shares his new film that looks into the science behind the visionary compound known as DMT. The film features some of the biggest names in the psychedelic scene, people…
By Seif Shaheen, Queen Mary University of London Omega-3 fatty acids are often touted for their reported benefits to many important aspects of health – especially for our heart. Now, our recent study has uncovered another potential benefit of omega-3s. We found that greater dietary…
With the New Year, many people are making resolutions to eat healthier, by eating more vegetables, for example. But those who don’t like the taste or texture of some vegetables might prefer to drink them in a home-squeezed juice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food…
The widespread use of cashless payments including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile apps has made transactions more convenient for consumers. However, results from previous research have shown that such cashless payments can increase consumers’ spending on unhealthy food. “Why Do Cashless Payments Increase Unhealthy…
By Kerry McDonald Government policies meant to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in unintended consequences that threaten lives—including, tragically, the lives of young people who are generally spared from the worst effects of COVID-19. School closures, stay-at-home orders, and shutdowns of businesses deemed “non-essential”…
By Neenah Payne “Think different” is an advertising slogan used from 1997 to 2002 by Apple Computer, Inc., now named Apple Inc. This article explores how Apple might best implement that challenge in the era of COVID. I have always loved going to Apple stores…
