Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Warning! Pregnant Women Should Stop Eating This Food
By Minnow Blythe | Feb 06, 2017 08:16 PM EST
Finnish researchers are warning the public especially soon-to-be pregnant and pregnant women from consuming this food.
Iron Deficiency, Low Fitness Levels Linked To Low GPAs
By Minnow Blythe | Feb 05, 2017 07:19 PM EST
Are women underperforming in college due to iron deficiency and lack of physical fitness?
Genetic Factors Prevent Memory Loss In Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease; Genes Also Predisposes Others To Have It
By yasmin reyes | Nov 29, 2016 09:50 AM EST
Alzheimer's disease patients can be saved and cured with the help of their genes.
Part-Time Work Is Best For 40-Year-Old Employees: 3-Day Work Week Optimal For Health
By Brian McNeill | Apr 19, 2016 06:20 AM EDT
Companies normally require employees and workers to render 8 hours of work five times a week. That has of course changed nowadays and does not include overtime work.
Good News for Chocolate Lovers, It Makes your Brain Sharper, Says Study
By Kanika Gupta | Feb 24, 2016 10:58 AM EST
A new study suggests that regular consumption of chocolate can keep brain sharp and healthy
Chronic Stress Among The Elderly Increases Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
By Jenn Loro | Dec 14, 2015 02:33 PM EST
A new compelling research links chronic stress with the likelihood of triggering a clinical onset of mild forms of dementia which could disastrously evolve into Alzheimer’s disease.
Lewy Body Dementia, A 3-Minute Test Diagnoses The Rare Disease
By R. Siva Kumar | Nov 09, 2015 10:22 AM EST
In just three brief minutes, a new test can diagnose Lewy Body Dementia as well as Parkinson’s Disease Dementia.
Dads and Moms Lose Same Amount of Sleep Caring for Newborn Twins
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 08, 2014 10:36 AM EDT
A new study found that both fathers and mothers lose the same amount of sleep when they bring home newborn twins.
A Strong Heart can Protect the Brain, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 25, 2014 04:43 PM EDT
According to a new study, taking care of one's heart can help protect the brain from cognitive impairment.
People with Cognitive Impairment have a Greater Risk of Stroke
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 25, 2014 12:09 PM EDT
According to a new study, people with cognitive impairment are 39 percent more likely to suffer from a stroke in comparison to people with normal cognitive function.
Five Reasons Why Stress Might be Good
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 23, 2014 12:24 PM EDT
Since stress is inevitable, learning how to manage and deal with it can be helpful.
Middle-Aged Drinkers at risk of Memory Problems
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 01, 2014 09:27 AM EDT
A new study found that middle-aged drinkers who had a history of alcohol abuse were more likely to develop memory problems later on in life.
Common Infections Linked to Memory Decline
By Christine Hsu | Feb 13, 2014 06:26 PM EST
Common infections can increase the risk of memory decline, according to a new study.
Brain Training Works for the Particular Task at Hand
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 02, 2014 12:08 PM EST
Researchers from the University of Oregon found that brain training works for the specific task at hand.
Healthy Breakfast Can Improve Mental Math Skills
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 06, 2013 10:35 AM EST
Researchers reported that eating a healthy breakfast could boost mental math skills.

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.