Tag: Brain Health

Your life can be bad and hopeless, but there is always a time to start fresh or at the least start analyzing the situation at hand. You can transform your life just start by confronting your fears, writing, reading, exercising more, praying, throwing away old habits, finding a role model, finding out the root cause of the problem, and trying to develop the willpower to change.

Achieving a rigid erection is a "symphony" that results from the interplay of four "orchestral sections" – nerves, blood vessels, erectile smooth muscle, and erectile skeletal muscle (pelvic floor...

Stress has become a part and parcel of our modern lives. Hectic schedules, transient relationships and emotional upheavals can take a great toll on...

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we knew exactly when our “time of the month” is arriving? It would save us the constant trouble of...

Toys may seem as a tool that holds your baby’s attention. While you get time to wash the dishes, your baby plays with the...

Regular exercise, regardless of how intense it is, has been proven to be one of the best remedies for depression. Daily exercise enhances your mood by releasing endorphins in the body. However, you need to keep in mind that it's important to give time for your body and mind to embrace a fitness routine. You can choose your favorite type of exercise and it's alright if you don't feel like going full throttle on some days.

Multiple sclerosis is characterized by the loss of the myelin sheath around nerve cells. Long-term researchers claim that although the disease is progressive in nature, dietary modifications can prevent that. People suffering from multiple sclerosis should have a low-fat, high-protein diet. They should include dietary fiber in the form of whole grains. They should also have a lot of fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants. They should strictly limit their salt and sugar intake to prevent the symptoms from worsening.

Though there are many varieties of cherries, the two most commonly consumed varieties are the sweet cherry and the tart cherry. Tart cherry juice has many nutrients and vitamins that are beneficial for the body. It is rich in antioxidants that help prevent diseases that occur due to oxidative stress. It also promotes sleep and prevents inflammation. Tart cherry juice without added sugars is most beneficial.

The human body is designed for survival. As a part of its various coping mechanisms, it sends out various signals that indicate serious underlying health issues. These signs are usually ignored. These include fatigue, insomnia, changes in tongue color, bleeding gums, breathlessness and much more. Pay attention to these symptoms and seek help at an early stage itself to prevent life-threatening complications from happening.

The benefits of exercise extend beyond toning and weight loss. Aerobics, in fact cardio exercises in general, can alter the structure of your brain to make you sharper, more determined, and happier. The hippocampus, in particular, undergoes a size and density increase noticeable within six months itself. Dopamine, the mood and motivation enhancer, also gets a significant boost.

Insomnia has become so widespread that it needs no introduction. It can be caused by psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances,...

Yoga is an ancient Indian tradition dating back thousands of years. Even in ancient times, India was a pluralist society which meant that one...

Obesity is associated with poor motor skills, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory deficits, and addiction-like responses. The good news is that most of these effects are reversible with effective weight loss. You may be motivated enough to do this by yourself but it's always better to keep your regime accountable to someone else like a family member or a friend.

Your sexual health is an important determiner of your well-being and overall health. Although, with age, the testosterone levels in the body can lead to sexual dysfunction, eating the right food, maintaining a healthy and stress-free lifestyle in your youth can reduce the risk of an impaired sexual function at a young age.

Today, depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders and has the capacity to affect our daily functioning. Due to situational circumstances, every...