AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarA global epidemic of cancer among people younger than 50 could be emergingverified_publisherCNNCNN — Iana dos Reis Nunes was 43 when she told her husband that she could feel something like a bubble in her abdomen when she lay on her side. An ultrasound scan found spots on her liver, which led to blood tests and a colonoscopy. “There was a tumor the size of your fist, and she had no pain and no …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarWhat petting a dog can do for your brainverified_publisherCNNCNN — On one side of the room sits the cutest life-size stuffed animal you’ve ever seen. On the other side rests a real dog — same size, shape and even the same name as the stuffed version. You get to sit next to both of these fluffy friends and pet their fur. Guess which one will make your brain …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarThe 4-7-8 method that could help you sleepverified_publisherCNNCNN — Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of numbers — 4-7-8 — comes much closer to doing the trick. The 4-7-8 technique is a relaxation exercise that involves breathing in for four counts, holding that breath for seven …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarJust 2 minutes of walking after eating can help blood sugar, study saysverified_publisherCNNCNN — For centuries, people in the sunny Mediterranean would get up after long, leisurely meals and take a walk, often to the town square to see neighbors and socialize. Walking is so much a part of that lifestyle it is listed as a foundation of the über-healthy Mediterranean diet. That may be one of …
AvatarDoug SandlinFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoOxford study investigates the most effective drugs for insomniaverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Rich HaridyA new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford has reviewed more than 150 clinical trials to present a comprehensive, comparative …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarIs 'mindlessness' the key to good sleep?Women's Health - By Victoria WoodhallWhen it comes to sleep, boring yourself senseless might just be the way to go What may well be the internet’s most boring video is playing on my laptop. And given that the category includes other people’s proposals (no one else cares) and the inner workings of a dishwasher, that’s a bold claim. A …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarPet Therapy | Definition and Patient EducationHealthlineWhat is pet therapy? Pet therapy is a guided interaction between a person and a trained animal. It also involves the animal’s handler. The purpose of …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarMany business leaders meditate. It might be because it can help you make fewer mistakesverified_publisherWorld Economic Forum - Victoria MastersonMeditation helps me lead, saysMarc Benioff, the founder and CEO of American software company Salesforce. Benioff also says learning to meditate more …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarHow mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental healthThe Conversation Canada - Adrianna MendrekLike a thick velvety headband, the somatosensory cortex arcs across the top of brain from just above one ear to the other. I fell in love with the …
AvatarDoug SandlinAvatarAvatarWhy 7 hours of sleep is what we should be aiming for, according to new Cambridge University researchStylist Magazine - Amy BeechamWhy 7 hours of consistent sleep is what we should be aiming for, according to new Cambridge University research. How much sleep do we need? If you’ve …
AvatarDoug SandlinFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSorry, 40-Year-Olds, But Researchers Say This Is the Age When Your Sleep Is the Worstyogajournal.com - Ellen O'BrienOne of the largest sleep studies to date examined the habits of Americans—and the results are telling. It’s official: 40 is the new sleep-deprived …