by Sue Robbins | Nov 27, 2015 | Wellness
Exercise is good for the brain. We know that. But most studies of exercise and brain health have focused on the effects of running, walking or other aerobic activities. Now a new experiment suggests that light resistance training may also slow the age-related...
by Sue Robbins | Nov 26, 2015 | Wellness
The field of optogenetics – which uses genetically encoded switches that turn neurons on or off with light – has taken a step forward; scientists have created flexible, implantable, wireless devices that can activate and potentially block pain signals in...
by Sue Robbins | Nov 12, 2015 | Wellness
Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have found new evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces pain more effectively than placebo. The research, published in the November 11th issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, showed that study participants who...
by Sue Robbins | Nov 3, 2015 | Wellness
According to a new study, your bad mood may be down to lack of quality sleep, rather than lack of quantity. Published in the journal Sleep, the study found that people whose sleep was frequently interrupted for 3 consecutive nights reported significantly worse mood...
by Sue Robbins | Oct 22, 2015 | Sports Injury, Wellness
Medical experts and NFL officials are gathering this Saturday in London to address the diagnosis and treatment of player concussions. Concussions and head trauma suffered by athletes remain a controversial topic, prompting many contact sports to change rules and adopt...
