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Measure Your Cognitive Performance to Optimize Brain Health—CBS Health is Now Available The population is living longer than ever, but cognitive health is often lost in the discussion around physical health. Conditions such as dementia are on the increase, but many healthcare practitioners do not attempt to measure brain health. At psychandhealth.com we are committed …
Comment: Interesting study on the impact of a full moon on sleep. It appears from this research discussed at neurosciencenews.com that in the days leading up to a full moon you are more likely to go to bed later and sleep less. For centuries, humans have blamed the moon for our moods, accidents and even …
Comment: Over the years I have seen clients who experience a wide range of concerns, they are sometimes surprised when I focus on the basics of health - nutrition, exercise, sleep, substance use, stress management. There is a complex relationship between these factors and mental health and it is often a "chicken and the egg" …
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Comment: I found a short article on myths associated with high blood pressure (Hypertension) - In the USA it is estimated that 45% of adults have hypertension. The bottom line get assessed by a medico and take preventive action to avoid health issues. This is the list of myths in a newsletter by Medical news …
Comment: In reading these new WHO guidelines on amount of daily recommended physical activity we should be undertaking, it may be challenging to consider how will I achieve this goal as "I do not have the time". Often the answer is not easy and involves a restructuring of how we undertake our daily activities. To …
Comment: This article from The Guardian examines findings from the global burden of disease study published in The Lancet in October 2020. Information about preventable diseases has long been known yet global/national preventive programs have in general failed. The reasons for the failure are complex and relate to social inequities, politics, access and beliefs/values. Itis …
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Published in the Business Insider - HIIT workouts are linked to better mental health and longer, healthier lives, according to a new study High intensity interval training could boost health and lifespan for adults over 70, according to a new study.Researchers found that people who did strenuous exercise twice a week had better mental and …
Comment: As we get older forgetfulness can generate anxiety about underlying cognitive decline. There has been an on going debate about whether lifestyle changes could impact upon cognitive decline. A recent Australian study adds to the debate and supports the view that lifestyle change is potentially useful in slowing cognitive decline. Some experts argue that …
Comment: In the time of Covid-19 understanding the factors that govern loneliness has become even more important. A new approach is an attempt to examine whether loneliness can be measured in the brain. Loneliness - empty swing in mysterious fog Why do you feel lonely? Neuroscience is starting to find answers. Long before the world …