Mental health Posts
Six ways live music could help combat the loneliness epidemic
by Nikki Rickard, The Conversation Among the rising tide of loneliness and disconnection, live music is proving to be more than just a good time; it's a powerful antidote. Whether it's a pub gig or a stadium show, live music brings people together …
Most Dementia is Driven by Diet, Not Genes
by Patrick Holford OMNS (Feb 15, 2023) In the days of Hippocrates, diseases were blamed on the gods. He didn't buy that and explored the causes of disease saying 'let food be thy medicine'. Nowadays a lot of diseases are being blamed on genes -- be…
Favorite music sets the brain's opioids in motion
Date:April 16, 2025Source:University of TurkuSummary:A new imaging study showed that listening to favorite music affects the function of the brain's opioid system. A new imaging study by the Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that listening t…
Short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours
Date:December 9, 2024Source:University College LondonSummary:The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study. The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists t…
Understanding and Addressing Vitamin D Resistance:
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Abstract Vitamin D resistance, a condition where the body inadequately responds to vitamin D, can manifest in both hereditary and acquired forms. This paper examines the complexities of vitamin D resistance, highlight…
How stress knocks out your cognitive reserve
Source:Karolinska InstitutetSummary: While mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, stress undermines this beneficial relationship While mentally stimulating activities and life ex…
(STUDY) Excessive Internet usage impacts key parts of teenage brain
By Sharyl Attkisson | August 7, 2024 The following is from The Epoch Times. A 2023 Statista survey found that U.S. teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours on social media platforms every day, with girls spending an average o…
Back-to-School Brain Boost: Essential Nutrients for Kids
As the school year nears, it's natural to start thinking about your child's focus, learning, and mood. Set them up for success with the right nutrition to support brain health, concentration, and stress tolerance. Here are some key nutrients that ca…