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Nourish Your Mind: Foods That Boost Mood and Mental Health

Traditionally, scientists have focused on the impact of food on physical health. However, in recent years, the scientific community has started looking at the relationship between people’s guts and mental health in response to the global rise in stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. Can what you eat influence your physiology, brain structure, and behavior? Surprisingly, ...

Nathan Machoka

An assortment of healthy foods for the brain.

How This Intergenerational Care Facility Is Revolutionizing Dementia Care

In recent years, the concept of an intergenerational care facility has become more of a buzz. Nursing homes have gained a bad reputation as places where people dump elderly relatives, especially those with dementia, to avoid caring for them anymore.  Senior retirement homes can also get a bit lonely and monotonous because the routine is ...

Nathan Machoka

Elderly woman touching the face of an elderly bearded man holding a cane.

3 Science-Backed Ways to Prevent Dementia and Protect Your Brain

Are you looking to prevent cognitive impairment, including dementia? Scientists have identified three highly effective strategies to protect the brain from declining memory: moderating alcohol intake, steering clear of busy roads, and reducing sugar consumption. These measures have been pinpointed as the most effective ways to lower the risk of cognitive disorders. Key strategies to ...

Max Lu

Hands cupped to hold a cutout shaped like a human head with a tree inside where the brain would be, losing its autumn leaves.

Managing Irritability: What Triggers Your Anger and How to Cope

Managing irritability can be one of the biggest challenges a human can face on their personal development journey. Feeling irritated is nothing out of the ordinary, and is a common emotional state in which people have a low tolerance for stimuli. This makes them easily bothered or upset by small things. Added worry, bad sleep, ...

Viena Abdon

Young woman bending at the waist and shouting toward the camera.

How a Blood Donation Became Destiny: A Love Story Written in Blood

The life-saving power of blood donation is well known. However, the destinies that intertwine because of the decision to donate are yet to be explored. We’ve all heard the saying “A single blood donation can save a life,” but have you ever heard of a blood donation leading to a miraculous twist of fate? This ...

Max Lu

Giving one's heart.

Unlocking Juicy Secrets: How to Enjoy the Health Benefits of Pomegranates

Imagine yourself in a lush orchard where the air is thick with the sweet aroma of ripe fruit. Among the vibrant array, the pomegranates stand out like a ruby gem. Known for its delightful taste and myriad health benefits, the juicy seeds of the pomegranate are packed with flavor and nutrients. In this article, we ...

Viena Abdon

Pomegranates on a crate with a glass containing pomegranate juice.

Foods to Incorporate in Your Diet That Help Prevent Blood Clots

It’s common knowledge that nutrition plays a crucial role in your overall health, but did you know that certain foods can help prevent blood clots?  While not a disease on its own, thickened blood is a condition that can significantly affect your health, particularly as you age or live with certain medical conditions like hypertension, ...

Hermann Rohr

A blood clot forming.

Could My Glasses Be Making My Eyesight Worse?

So, you got your eyesight tested and found out you need your first pair of glasses. Or you found out you need a stronger pair than the ones you have. You put them on and everything looks crystal clear. But after a few weeks, things look blurrier without them than before your eye test. What’s ...

Troy Oakes

A pair of glasses on a crossword puzzle.