brain health

The ‘Psychobiome’: Intestinal Microorganisms That Might Affect Your Mood and Behavior

The ‘Psychobiome’: Intestinal Microorganisms That Might Affect Your Mood and Behavior

Microbiologists are hoping to use gut bacteria to find treatments for disorders of the brain and nervous system. Russian startup company Holobiome wishes to use the growing evidence linking gut bacteria to conditions ranging from autism to anxiety to lead them toward advancements in treatments. (1) Psychobiome Studies Target Many Conditions In addition to depression…

Self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults
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Self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults

Self-control helps you control your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is an important personality trait that helps you navigate through life. In fact, according to a New Zealand study, having self-control as a child tends to produce healthier middle-aged adults. (1) Self-Controlled Children Study The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study followed 1,000 people from…

Zoom Fatigue
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Zoom Fatigue

We have all had to change our lifestyles during the pandemic, primarily how we conduct business. More and more of us are using “Zoom” to have meetings without colleagues from around the world. With the new technology and new way to conduct meetings, we are starting to suffer from “Zoom Fatigue.” There aren’t just business…

How To Sleep Better During The Pandemic
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How To Sleep Better During The Pandemic

The COVID-19 virus hasn’t just been causing people stress during the day; it has also given many horrible nightmares ruining sleep. Recently a website was created called ‘I Dream of COVID‘ that asks people to submit dreams and especially their strangest and scariest ones. Sleep experts say there are four primary tips to help relieve…

Kids and COVID-19 Transmission, Your Mental Health, and False Coronavirus Tips
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Kids and COVID-19 Transmission, Your Mental Health, and False Coronavirus Tips

A small study in China found that children can shed the coronavirus even after their symptoms are gone. They tested negative for the virus. Out of 745 babies and children who came into close contact with confirmed coronavirus patients, only 10 tested positive for the virus. Through fecal testing and standard testing techniques, researchers discovered…

New Antibiotic Discovered Using Artificial Intelligence
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New Antibiotic Discovered Using Artificial Intelligence

Researchers from MIT have discovered a powerful new antibiotic by way of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence technology has been around for a while. But, now it is being used to study molecular structures. These scientists were able to train a deep learning algorithm to evaluate over a hundred million chemical compounds to identify antibiotic molecules…