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Chronic inflammation removes motivation by reducing dopamine in the brain

Chronic inflammation removes motivation by reducing dopamine in the brain Why do we feel listless when we are recovering from an illness? The answer is, apparently, that low-grade chronic inflammation interferes with the dopaminergic signaling system in the brain that motivates us to do things.

From bed-ridden to biking: Meet the woman who tackled MS with diet

From bed-ridden to biking: Meet the woman who tackled MS with diet Although many scientists don't want to acknowledge her claims, she is holding strong!

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This Netherlands Parade Celebrates Vincent Van Gogh With Giant Floats Made of Flowers

This Netherlands Parade Celebrates Vincent Van Gogh With Giant Floats Made of Flowers Launched in 1936, the annual parade celebrates the region’s reputation as a global supplier of dahlia flowers, an area now covering 33 hectares of 600,000 dahlia bulbs in fifty different species.

21 Gravity-Defying Sculptures That Messed With Our Heads

21 Gravity-Defying Sculptures That Messed With Our Heads All these sculptures are simply a combination of art and science and these images will extend your scope of thinking for sure.

Steroid Injections Increased Cartilage Loss in Knee Arthritis

Steroid Injections Increased Cartilage Loss in Knee Arthritis Patients receiving triamcinolone did not report less pain than those receiving saline injections, but showed greater cartilage loss during the 2-year study.

Massage These Stress Points to Immediately Relax a Fussy or Crying Baby

Massage These Stress Points to Immediately Relax a Fussy or Crying Baby Six ways to help your young children with pain. Reflexology experts note that before starting this massage, your baby should be relaxed and encourage blood flow with

British Doctors May Soon Prescribe Art, Music, Dance, Singing Lessons

British Doctors May Soon Prescribe Art, Music, Dance, Singing Lessons Campaign is expected to launch across the entire U.K. by 2023

If You’re Unhappy With Your Life, It’s Your Responsibility To Change It

If You’re Unhappy With Your Life, It’s Your Responsibility To Change It If you’re unhappy, MOVE. Because if you’re meant to stay in one place, you should have roots, instead of feet.

'It changed my life': Study looks at benefit of art therapy in treating PTSD

'It changed my life': Study looks at benefit of art therapy in treating PTSD Australian-first study to look into benefits of art therapy on post-traumatic stress.

Neuromuscular Taping Reduces Blood Pressure in Systemic Arterial Hypertension

Neuromuscular Taping Reduces Blood Pressure in Systemic Arterial Hypertension This study found that neuromuscular taping was associated with a decrease in mean systolic blood pressure, mean diastolic pressure, and cardiac vagal tone…

Sesame Place Is Now the World's First Autism-Certified Theme Park

Sesame Place Is Now the World's First Autism-Certified Theme Park  

Principio de Esperanza — Hamilton McAfee

Principio de Esperanza — Hamilton McAfee In March of 2019, my good friend Davey Schaupp and I were invited to venture along with Principio de Esperanza, a non-profit organization based out of Birmingham, AL committed to the people of Honduras. Their humanitarian efforts reach far and wide. They have invested in coffee farmers, their famili

A Neuroscientist Explains the Effect of Meditation on the Brain

A Neuroscientist Explains the Effect of Meditation on the Brain A human body has the capacity to heal itself, you only need to be consciously aware about the process and choose the right medium to heal. One of the healing medium used for centuries is meditation, a practice in which an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to reali...

Children Should Be Outside for 4-6 Hours Every Day

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Children Should Be Outside for 4-6 Hours Every Day Let me begin by saying we are not outside for 4-6 hours everyday. We aim for 4-6 hours outside at least three to four times a week (a little more in the nicer months and a little less in the worse...

Just 45 Minutes of Art a Day Can Dramatically Boost Your Confidence, Study Says

Just 45 Minutes of Art a Day Can Dramatically Boost Your Confidence, Study Says You don't have to be an artist to reap the mood-boosting benefits.

The 102-year-old 'loner' who didn't start painting until she was 85

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The 102-year-old 'loner' who didn't start painting until she was 85 Trudy Smith had always dreamed of being a painter, but she did not pick up a brush until she was 85.

Mindfulness And Meditation Will Now Be Part Of The Curriculum In 370 Schools In England

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Mindfulness And Meditation Will Now Be Part Of The Curriculum In 370 Schools In England Most of the time, when children act out by kicking and screaming expletives, it is because they do not understand what they are going through, and cannot find a better way to release their feelings.

Japanese Farmers Plant Specific Strains of Rice to Grow Colorfully Illustrated Fields

Japanese Farmers Plant Specific Strains of Rice to Grow Colorfully Illustrated Fields

UK Doctors Will Prescribe Arts & Culture to Help Improve Patients’ Physical and Mental Health

UK Doctors Will Prescribe Arts & Culture to Help Improve Patients’ Physical and Mental Health Put down the pills. Pick up a paintbrush.

Children Should Be Outside for 4-6 Hours Every Day

Children Should Be Outside for 4-6 Hours Every Day Let me begin by saying we are not outside for 4-6 hours everyday. We aim for 4-6 hours outside at least three to four times a week (a little more in the nicer months and a little less in the worse...

Arkansas School Starts Offering Yoga and Meditation Instead of Detention

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Arkansas School Starts Offering Yoga and Meditation Instead of Detention What do you think? Does it makes sense to try yoga instead of suspension? Or are yoga and meditation too spiritual and we should keep them out of school?

Stroking babies 'provides pain relief'

Stroking babies 'provides pain relief' A study monitored the brain activity of babies when they had a blood test while being stroked.

This Exhibit Gives Visitors the Experience of Stepping Inside Van Gogh’s Paintings

This Exhibit Gives Visitors the Experience of Stepping Inside Van Gogh’s Paintings

First evidence of brain rewiring in children: Reading remediation positively alters brain tissue

First evidence of brain rewiring in children: Reading remediation positively alters brain tissue Scientists have uncovered the first evidence that intensive instruction to improve reading skills in young children causes the brain to physically rewire itself, creating new white matter that improves communication within the brain.