The vast majority of U.S. adults (80%) say they will be more mindful about practicing self-care regularly once the pandemic is over, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Integrative Health Programs. Nearly half of Americans (46%) also report that they are strugglingRead
In second of a two-part series on the French Paradox, researchers researchers explore the concept of a heart shunt within the microbiota-gut-brain axis and underscore the close association between brain and heart health. The so-called French Paradox offers clues for understanding neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). ReadRead
HHS head, Alex Azar, had it right in suggesting to CNN’s Jake Tapper that the disproportionate amount of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the U.S. are largely attributable to the declining health and susceptibility of many Americans. Azar’s words: “Unfortunately, the American population is a very diverse… a population withRead
We know about rehabilitation, but have you heard of prehabilitation? It’s the practice of preparing patients for an upcoming surgery with healthy lifestyle behavior practices. Researchers say the benefits are worth the effort. In the weeks before the surgery, prehabilitation encourages patients to move more, eat healthier, cut back onRead
Adding yoga as part of a regularly prescribed migraine treatment may be better than medication alone, according to a study published online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This new research suggests that yoga reduces migraine frequency, duration and pain level. “Migraine is oneRead
Researchers have identified a blood biomarker that could measure concussion severity. A blood test may help researchers understand which people may take years to recover from concussion, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study lookedRead
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