Studies

Ziziphus lotus, known by its common name jujube, is a shrub from the buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but can also be found in the Moroccan Sahara and in Somalia. A close relative of the Chinese date (Z. jujuba) – a medicinal plant used in Traditional Chinese medicine – jujube is also known for its…
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It may seem counterintuitive, but there are many instances where science can actually hold us back from new discoveries and knowledge. Unfortunately, mainstream science is quick to discount anything which cannot be physically seen or felt, making notions like ‘energy points’ within the body seem like pure science fiction. But just because…
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When Timmy drinks orange juice he has no problem. But Timmy is just one of close to a dozen personalities who alternate control over a patient with multiple personality disorder. And if those other personalities drink orange juice, the result is a case of hives. The hives will occur even if Timmy drinks orange juice and another…
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Learning languages is a breeze for young children, but once that window of opportunity closes it becomes notoriously difficult. Now, Spanish scientists have shed more light on how we get around this. While it's thought that language is specialised in the left side of the brain, the researchers found that the right side also helps out…
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Story at-a-glance: • Based on past studies, researchers identified multiple pathways, including an increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), by which astaxanthin may slow brain aging • Multiple studies also find astaxanthin benefits your vision, skin and heart health, and has antitumor effects • Astaxanthin is called the…
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New brain research shows that writing by hand helps children learn more and remember better. At the same time, schools are becoming more and more digital, and a European survey shows that Norwegian children spend the most time online of 19 countries in the EU. Typing, clicking and watching occupy an increasing number of hours in the…
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Your brain loves to imagine to visualize ideas, find solutions to problems, and clarify your dreams. This creative and imaginative process responds to a number of fascinating neural mechanisms. The neuroscience of imagination tells us that there’s a creative genius within us all. In fact, when it comes to innovation and seeing new…
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Most people tend to look at the cycle of life as inevitable, and while it’s true that none of us can outrun Father Time, there are natural life extenders that can activate longevity pathways to slow the aging process. “Genes are not your destiny,” says Dr. David Sinclair, Ph.D., A.O., on the Dr. Axe show podcast. “… You can modify…
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Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that the compound farnesol, found naturally in medicinal plants, berries and other fruits prevents and reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson’s disease, as showed in mouse studies. About farnesol Farnesol is a natural 15-carbon organic compound which is an acyclic…
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A study led by University of Georgia researchers found that salt nanoparticles could kill cancer cells and confer anti-cancer immunity. Published in the journal Advanced Materials, the study showed that sodium chloride nanoparticles (SCNPs) could stealthily enter cancer cells and rip them apart from within, causing cell death. The cells’…
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