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This is Your Brain on Fear … and What to Do About It

Fear and anxiety are ancient and useful emotions. These deeply-encoded feelings help keep us safe—for instance, when our “fight-or-flight” response shapes how we respond...

5 Proven, All-Natural Solutions for Back Pain

According to a study conducted by Mayo Clinic, more adults in the United States visit the doctor for back problems each year than for...

Black Rice: The New Cancer-Fighting Super Food

Did You Know... that black rice may be the new cancer-fighting super food? Rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, exotic black rice is a whole-grain that competes...

Strong Legs Equal a Sharp Brain

Did You Know...that a new study shows that sturdy legs support brain health? It has long been known that strong muscles—especially legs muscles, the largest...

The Quietly Destructive Condition You Might Not Know You’re Experiencing

Have you heard of emotional exhaustion? The term “emotional exhaustion” describes a constellation of physical and mental symptoms that arise when you’ve exhausted your...
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Did You Know… Negative Thoughts Can Harm Your Health?

  The power of your mind to influence your health is perhaps best demonstrated by the placebo effect. That’s the ability of a fake treatment—such...

Nature’s Powerful Mood Medicine

Did You Know...nature offers more powerful mood medicine than many prescription drugs? A recent study led by researchers at Stanford University found that walking in...
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Wild Tomatillos Aggressively Fight Cancer Tumors

Did you know...that a weed called wild tomatillos has been shown to halt and even dissolve aggressive cancer tumors? Recently, researchers from the University of...

How Silence Regenerates the Brain

Can you remember the last time you experienced a moment of true silence? In the world we live in, silence is becoming increasingly rare....
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Fact or Myth: Can Having Pets Help You Live Longer?

This is a FACT. We can’t help the love we feel for our cats or dogs but did you know there are actual health benefits...