In a study led by Francesco S. Celi, M.D., Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and chair of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the university, turning the thermostat down at night can increase metabolic activity. The study showed that prolonged exposure to mild cold, such as that typically found in climate-controlled buildings, can […]
Why does melatonin cause increased mental stimulation, vivid dreams, nightmares, etc? There are many reasons. Generally speaking, impure products, especially those that come in a pill form contain binders and fillers that the brain is sensitive to. These can cause nightmares. Those who are very weak in advance stages of AFS can also have paradoxical […]
A study published in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association indicates that gardening or horticultural therapy can offer certain benefits to patients with dementia that include increased relaxation, lower levels of agitation, and increased activity. The study was done by a team from the University of Exeter Medical School […]
What are the benefits of magnesium? And should you consider taking magnesium supplements? These are important questions to consider since magnesium deficiency is very widespread in North America and magnesium is crucial for so many bodily functions. Magnesium is the ninth most abundant element in the universe and the eleventh most abundant in the human […]
Individuals who have an exercise habit of running, even for a short time and at a slow pace, are less likely to die from heart related diseases as compared to non-runners, a study revealed. The health benefits from jogging and other light exercise include lowered risk of disease, increased cardiovascular health, lowered stress, and much […]
Researchers at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute have attributed a variety of biological benefits to a lipoic acid, a micronutrient that may be able to help reset the circadian rhythms of most living things and help with the symptoms of a circadian rhythm disorder. The study was published in the professional journal Biochemical and […]
If you enjoy your morning coffee, there’s no real reason you should have to stop drinking it. While coffee has taken a bit of a beating in the media lately—a number of studies have highlighted the negative effects of coffee—drinking coffee can have some positive effects too. In fact, as long as you keep your […]
