(Natural News) People experiencing extreme pain find it difficult to sleep. Most of the time, it requires the use of painkillers, which is why opioid abuse is associated with both sleep loss and chronic pain. And while it is easy to imagine how pain can deprive people of sleep, how the interaction works the other way […]

(Natural News) Getting enough sleep at night ensures that you wake up well-rested the next day. In fact, an interesting study suggests that your mood, sleep quality, and stress levels can all affect your “control beliefs.” The paper, titled “Predicting Control Beliefs in Older Adults: A Micro-longitudinal Study,” was published in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences. […]

(Natural News) Cambridge researchers came up with a game app called “Decoder” that supposedly trains the brain of the player. They claimed that regularly playing the brain training game could improve the concentration of the user. They developed the app in response to the decreasing attention spans of young people. Increasing amounts of technologies require fast reactions to electronic […]

(Natural News) One area of research that has been getting a lot of attention recently is the connection between gut and brain health. With mental health problems a growing concern, scientists have been trying to uncover some of their causes, and a new study out of Belgium shows that depression could well be a symptom […]

(Natural News) It can be difficult to exercise every day, especially if you have a busy work schedule and home life; but according to a remarkable study, you can “hack” your brain into having good habits by repeating actions until you get used to doing them. The study, which was published in the journal Psychological Review, was […]

(Natural News) One of the reasons why you feel anxious and sick is because you have too much of the stress hormone cortisol — which can wreak havoc on your thyroid and increase the risk of various health problems like anxiety. Here are some herbs and supplements that can regulate your cortisol levels. Valerian root: […]

(Natural News) Stress affects your ability to concentrate and complete certain tasks. But did you know that chronic stress can also affect your mental and physical health? The two types of stress There are two main kinds of stress, one of which is not bad for you. The other one, however, causes health problems and […]

(Natural News) Natural health experts are excited about the brain-boosting benefits of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). These fatty acids support healthy heart functions, protect against disease-causing bacteria, and regulate inflammation. Studies suggest that MCT oil could alleviate dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other conditions affecting brain functions. MCT oil is from coconut oil, which contains considerable amounts of a healthy fatty acid called lauric […]

(Natural News) When depression strikes the elderly, it doesn’t always get the attention that it does in younger people. After all, it’s widely considered normal to feel negative emotions as people get older and deal with issues like failing health and the end of their lives inching closer. When depression in seniors is taken seriously, […]

(Natural News) Researchers out of Europe have unearthed more evidence to show that gut health is inextricably linked to mental health. Jeroen Raes, a professor at the University of Leuven in Belgium, found that many people with depression are also deficient in both Coprococcus and Dialister, two varieties of beneficial bacteria that live inside the […]