It goes without saying that language is a powerful thing — so much so that it can even affect how people perceive and experience time, as a new study recently revealed. Through the study, researchers found that bilingual people who speak both languages with equal fluency represent time differently depending on the language they are using, Lancaster.ac.uk […]

Preparedness is about covering all the bases. If and when you find yourself in the middle of a crisis, you want to make sure you’ve got it all. Food, water, medical care, a means of protecting yourself — these are considerations that you may have already taken care of in your prepping plan. But, there […]

A recent study revealed that more Americans are suffering from serious psychological distress (SPD), which includes depression and anxiety, compared with previous years. To carry out the study, researchers at the NYU Langone Medical Center pooled data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Health Interview Survey. The scientists then examined survey data collected between 2006 and 2014. […]

Lots of people turn to crossword puzzles, Sudoku and other brain teasers in order to keep their mind sharp, but there is one good way to work out your brain that few people realize: Drinking wine. This is good news for the many people who enjoy unwinding with a glass of wine and joins a […]

Bill Kochevar, 56, was left paralyzed from the shoulders down after a cycling accident severely injured his spinal cord. In the years since his accident, he had become completely reliant on his caregivers at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. But thanks to the help of a number of Cleveland institutions, the Navy veteran was able […]

No matter where you go, there is a good chance you will encounter a “smartphone zombie”. It doesn’t matter if you’re walking down the street, buying groceries or even having dinner with your family; there always seems to be someone around you who is glued to their smartphone screen and is completely oblivious to everything […]

Proving once again that medication is not the answer to getting inattentive kids to perform well in school, four Fort Worth area public schools are finding success with the LiiNK program. This revolutionary approach to schooling and counteracting ADHD is based on the idea that offering kids more unstructured play can help them focus and […]

A Singapore teen has died after attempting a risky stunt at a mall for a video that he hoped to post on Snapchat. Johnathan Chow was shopping for clothes at the mall with a friend, who would only identify herself as Ruth, when he got the idea to jump over a railing while she recorded […]

We’ve all heard about vaccines causing a number of ill effects on the neurological system: Guillain-Barre syndrome, autism, ADHD and other issues. But, could vaccines be having other adverse effects on the brain that aren’t so easily traced? It certainly seems that may be the case. A recent pilot study from Pennsylvania State and Yale […]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of former U.S. senator and attorney general Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy, rocked the vaccination establishment on February 15, 2017 when he announced a powerful challenge to United States journalists and the entire world. This comes from WorldMercuryProject.org: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Chairman […]

It’s official – and legal. The German parliament has made it legal for doctors to prescribe cannabis for medicinal purposes throughout the country. The law takes effect on March 17, 2017, after it was initially passed in May 2016. This comes as excellent news for the untold numbers of Germans who suffer from conditions that the plant […]

There is no doubt that depression is a serious and debilitating disease. Those trapped in its clutches often feel utterly helpless, and many turn to pharmaceutical drugs for relief. Unfortunately, these drugs carry serious side effects and can cause long-term harm. And in an increasing number of cases, patients who are prescribed these mind-altering drugs […]

Something Spaniards have always known is that a siesta is good for your overall health and well-being. Now, scientists have confirmed the benefits of an afternoon nap. A new and interesting study focusing on midday napping for the elderly has shed new light on the importance of sleep and cognitive decline. As we age, we […]

Older individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease are often prescribed antipsychotic drugs. This controversial practice has been frowned upon for many years. New research has now found that the use of these drugs in Alzheimer’s patients substantially increases their risk of mortality — which begs the question: is this risky practice being conducted with malicious intentions? […]

If browsing the holiday photos posted by your acquaintances on Facebook is making you feel less than merry, you’re not alone. A study out of the University of Copenhagen has confirmed what a lot of people have long suspected: social media can make people miserable. In particular, they found that the regular use of social […]