(Natural News) The old adage of “mind over matter” is true, according to the results of a Hungarian study. Their findings proposed that most attention-related body sensations take their cues from psychological stimuli from the central nervous system (CNS) rather than from the peripheral nervous system (PNS.) The researchers reported that cognitive processes are responsible for body sensations such as […]

(Natural News) In 2013, a whopping 8.2 million cases of anxiety were recorded in the U.K. alone. Women were twice as likely to develop an anxiety disorder compared to men. Thankfully, various studies have confirmed that there are several natural remedies that can help address anxiety. (h/t to PsychologyToday.com.) What is anxiety? The American Psychological Association defines […]

(Natural News) You have a lot of things that are similar to your friends – with hobbies and interests being some of them. However, according to a recent study in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain, you may also have the same pain tolerance levels, provided that you and your friends are males. The study, which included […]

(Natural News) People, for the most part, like interacting with other people – a detail that Aristotle had already pointed out more than 2,000 years ago. This behavior, he added, is the foundation of human relationships, and even society as a whole. However, as a person builds a relationship with another person (be it romantic […]

(Natural News) “Don’t go to bed angry.” It’s a piece of advice married couples often hear, but does this actually have any scientific basis? According to several studies, it does because going to bed while you’re upset can strengthen negative memories. Sleeping while angry may aggravate any negative memories you might have, making them harder to […]

(Natural News) Therapy dogs are popular when used to provide assistance and comfort to children, patients, and seniors. But there are also universities that have implemented programs wherein therapy dogs and their handlers visit campuses — although the efficacy of such programs has not been well-documented. One study, published in the journal Stress and Health, evaluated the […]

(Natural News) Suicide rates among older Americans have reached a disturbing peak. According to Drs. Namkee G. Choi and Diana M. DiNitto, both social work professors at The University of Texas at Austin, more people aged 50 and above have died by suicide than young people. Speaking in a press release, Choi remarked: “Many people […]

(Natural News) Patients struggling with diabetes undergo a lot of mental hardships alongside their physical problems. That is why adopting the right mindset is a big part of the effective treatment of the disease, an article by the American Psychological Association stated. In the special “Diabetes and Psychology” issue of its flagship journal American Psychologist, […]

(Natural News) Not many are aware that good sleep quality is linked to mental health, just as getting enough rest can help restore your physical health. In an interview with the Social Brain Blog, Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Center for Sleep and Circadian […]

(Natural News) No place on the planet is safe from natural disasters. Whether it’s a hurricane or an earthquake, you need to be prepared if you want to survive and stay secure. There are five steps you can follow to be prepared for anything.(h/t to PreppersWill.com.) Plan ahead This is probably one of the most […]