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Breathing rhythm associated with brain activity, affects emotional judgment and memory recall

Researchers found that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances emotional judgment and memory recall. In the study, participants were able to detect the fear in one’s face quicker when they were breathing in, as opposed to breathing out. Lead author Christina Zelano explained, “One of the major findings ...click here to read more

Nasal congestion best relieved with a Neti pot

If you suffer from chronic nasal congestion, inhaling steam won’t bring you nearly as much relief as a Neti pot will. Lead study author Dr. Paul Little said, “People with chronic and recurrent sinusitis have poor quality of life, similar to having a major chronic disease. It is very nice to be able to provide ...click here to read more

The Most Expensive Medical Problems

Health costs put a strain on both patients who don’t have insurance coverage and on the medical system. Some ailments can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to treat. Here’s a look at the most expensive medical problems today. A chronic condition is any mental or physical ailment that requires long term medical monitoring and ...click here to read more

What This Scorching Heat Does to Your Health

The summer season is often associated with heat waves that can generate some level of discomfort to people and during specific emergency cases, will often require immediate medical attention.  When the average daily temperature is constantly high, more people would choose to stay indoors, turn on the air conditioner, and nurse on his or her ...click here to read more

Top Health Risks You Shouldn’t Take

We live in a toxic world and it is impossible to avoid all of the health hazards that we are exposed to daily. Some health risks are more dangerous or more easily avoidable than others however, and if you want to do something good for your body, you should avoid taking the following five health ...click here to read more

Your Home Could Be Death Trap

Is your home danger-free from falls and other similar types of accidental injuries? A recent study showed that the incidence of injuries falls at home is as significant as the frequency of injuries associated with vehicular accidents. According to the report of Dr. Keall’s team, who embarked on a research investigation for the World Health ...click here to read more

Preventing Chronic Diseases in the Elderly

Aging is strongly associated with the onset of a number of chronic diseases, resulting in hospitalization and treatment of specific medical conditions. One of the most of common chronic diseases that affect the elderly is heart failure or the decreased capacity of the heart to pump blood to deliver oxygen to various tissues of the ...click here to read more