(Natural News) Research carried out by a team of scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed that reading stories proves to be a universal experience that may promote empathy in people regardless of cultural differences and origins. The research published in Human Brain Mapping has identified the brain activity patterns of people who completely understand stories […]

(Natural News) Breast cancer survivors will not only benefit physically from exercise, but also mentally. In a study published in the Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy, researchers discovered that long hikes can sustainably improve the mental health, level of physical activity, and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. The researchers, who were from […]

(Natural News) There are so many things in life that can make people stressed. Fortunately, the body has its own way of coping with the pressure of everyday life. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that also functions as a neurotransmitter, and one of the most important ones at that. It is derived from glutamate, […]

(Natural News) When employees go on sick leave, they are either too physically ill to go to work — or they need to rest for their mental health. A study suggests yoga and mindfulness-based therapies to improve the quality of life of people experiencing burnout. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed that cognitive behavioral […]

(Natural News) Anxiety is one of the symptoms of crack cocaine withdrawal. One effective way to reduce this symptom is through inhaling the aroma of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil. A study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that bitter orange can help reduce anxiety in patients suffering from […]

(Natural News) An article in Psychology Today brought up the increasing use of virtual reality (VR) technology to treat anxiety disorders. It devoted a considerable amount of attention to Virtual Reality Graded Exposure Therapy (VRGET). VRGET is a new treatment method for anxiety. It takes advantage of increasingly cheap technology and the growing availability of […]

(Natural News) It’s not just the body that changes with age, the mind does it as well. Older adults become prone to a wide range of mental and neurological conditions, not the least of which is depression. According to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, supplementing with acetyl-L-carnitine may help reduce the symptoms of depression […]

(Natural News) It is truly unavoidable to catch a cold or contract a disease, especially with today’s lifestyle trends and medical misinformation. A lot of the medicine we use to treat our health conditions may actually cause more harm than good. A St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University joint study found that low doses […]

(Natural News) For a condition that affects over 16 million people in the U.S. every year, there’s still a lot that we don’t know about depression. In particular, some people equate extreme sadness to depression. This is not only an oversimplification, it’s also misleading as depression is much more nuanced and complex than simple unhappiness. However, it’s […]

(Natural News) Here’s a good reason to add some spice into your life: Chili peppers were found to be effective in managing symptoms of depression. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, chili pepper extracts were found to exhibit anti-depressive effects. Researchers from Kaduna State University in Nigeria aimed to determine whether methanol […]