Stress & Memory

Do you have trouble remembering things? Perhaps a visit to your dentist could help to improve your memory. Several studies have found an association between memory loss and poor oral health. Researchers believe that by preventing gum diseases, age-related memory loss, such as Continue

Short-term memory, also known as active or primary memory, is the ability of the human brain to store information for a limited period, usually for a few minutes. We are able to store about five to nine items in the short-term memory. Any new information could easily wipe out and replace the information that was earlier retained in the short-term memory. In the short-term memory, information is stored not as an exact replica of the Continue

Alternative medicine is playing an important role in helping us overcome stress in our daily lives. Shiatsu is one such stress busting technique that is hailed as a method effective in overcoming stress.

What is Shiatsu
Shiatsu originated in Japan. The word Shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese. This is Continue

There is hardly any adult in the world whose life is devoid of stress. However, we cannot afford to allow stress to cripple our mental and physical health. In our endeavor to beat stress, we have tried several stress relieving techniques. Some of these methods, such as meditation, have produced positive results, whereas several other techniques have failed to Continue

Memory loss is often an unfortunate part of the aging process. Researchers have not yet unraveled all the factors responsible for degeneration of the cells of our brains. However, several studies are bringing to light new risk factors associated with memory loss. In recent Continue

An optimist and happy individual can lead a long and healthy life. The condition of your health could be determined by your personality. The association between health disorders and personality traits has been confirmed in several studies. A habitual pessimist has increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Continue

Losing weight is not only about looking nice and saving your body from a series of illnesses, but it can also boost your mental health. According to studies, obesity is indeed linked to depression.

Obesity and depression
Both obesity and Continue

Are you extremely susceptible to infections? Do your wounds take too long to heal? In the absence of any physical problem, which might explain your vulnerability to infection or wound healing, your mental stress might be responsible for Continue

Deficiency of certain brain chemicals or neurotransmitters occurs when a person suffers from depression. A clinically depressed person has low levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. According to some studies, Continue

Although we want to be happy throughout our life, but sadness is bound to invade us. Feeling let down and sad is a normal part of life. But when this feeling of sadness overwhelms us and fails to loosen its grip, we might become victims of Continue

We try different types of methods to overcome stress. Self-hypnosis can help you to relax your mind easily. Often considered as a byproduct of meditation, self-hypnosis can be learnt and practiced by any individual. Continue

Are you feeling tired and depressed? Does eating a bar of chocolate or a handful of nuts make you happy? Often remove unconsciously we depend on certain foods to reduce our stress and boredom. These foods can be loosely termed as ‘feel good foods’. Continue

Office related stress could ruin your physical and mental health. Overcoming office stress is a major challenge for both men and women. However, you can easy beat stress through some prudent steps. Continue

In this world of competition and fast-paced technology you always have to remain alert. For this you need an active brain. In order to keep your brain in the best condition you need to keep certain things in mind such as eating well, sleeping Continue

If you really want your brain to be powerful then you have to follow some tips everyday. Each day counts in the process of sharpening your brain. The more you use it the sharper it will become. If you think that you will only let your brain work for a few days and let it relax on other days then you will not get Continue