(Natural News) For decades, scientists have been trying to answer the age-old question of whether or not the size of the human brain correlates with cognitive performance. In a recent study — the largest of its kind — researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) finally found empirical evidence suggesting that brain volume is […]

(Natural News) Meditation and hypnosis are two popular and widely studied techniques used for therapy. While they slightly differ in the way they are executed, they can be used to achieve the same thing and offer similar benefits. According to several studies, meditation and hypnosis can help people overcome mental health problems and behavioral issues. They can […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition usually associated with older adults. According to an alarming study, however, young adults with elevated blood pressure may have less gray matter in their brain. The study was published in the journal JAMA Neurology. When you’re young, you may be more concerned about obvious signs of […]

(Natural News) The findings of a new study suggest that a person should pay extra attention to what he or she eats, but for a different reason. Iowa-based researchers discovered a connection between the levels of a satiety hormone found in the brain and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Satiety is the feeling of fullness and the absence of hunger […]

(Natural News) When in stressful situations, it often feels like the world is conspiring against you. You might find yourself forgetting important things or you might not be able to make simple decisions. It turns out that there’s a scientific explanation for what was happening to you: Studies have shown that chronic stress can physically shrink your brain. Stress triggers […]