Mainstream doctors have long been baffled by schizophrenia. They don’t know what causes it. And they don’t have a cure for it.
It’s one of the most common mental illnesses. About 3.5 million Americans have it. And it can be completely debilitating, causing patients to hallucinate and experience delusions.
The first-line treatment is antipsychotic drugs. Some patients are given electroconvulsive therapy.… Read More
Was it hard to concentrate during that important work meeting?
Maybe the crossword puzzle was more difficult than usual?
… Read MoreSome guys like wearing a tie to work. It makes them feel professional. And in many jobs, being sharply dressed is expected.
But new research shows that clothes may make the man…but they can hurt your brain.
… Read MoreAs we get older, most of us suffer from “tip-of-the-tongue syndrome” from time to time.
This is when you can’t think of something… the right word, a fact, or someone’s name.
… Read MoreItalian researchers recently published the largest analysis ever of how eating chocolate affects the brain. It looked at both the short-term effects (what happens to your brain in the minutes after eat chocolate) and the long-term effects (what happens when you eat chocolate daily for years).
When the study was over, the results were so convincing they led scientists to offer this advice: “Eat some dark chocolate every day.”… Read More
If you’re a regular Health Watch reader, you know the importance of adequate vitamin D. And you also know it’s crucial to your health to get regular exercise.
Now, a new study shows the power of combining them. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found a powerful synergistic link between vitamin D and exercise in preventing heart attacks and strokes.
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