Music for Cognitive Health
Your brain is probably the most important organ in your body—it controls everything else. It is also the one thing we fear losing the most as we age. The threat of cognitive decline has made improving cognitive health and brain training a big business. While the efficaciousness of “brain games” is unlikely, science has found one way to improve your brain: music. Specifically, learning and playing an instrument. The Sound of Music Scientists have found that musical tra...
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Tips for Better Sleep
Not getting enough sleep is a serious and widely underestimated health issue. It is closely associated with weight gain, decreased concentration and productivity, increased risk of heart diseases and strokes, depression, and damaging emotional and social interactions.The National Sleep Foundation founded Sleep Awareness Week to help people become educated about the necessity of healthy sleeping habits, and learn about how good sleep can improve health.To support that effort, 1MD has compile...
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7 Surprising Benefits & Uses of Turmeric & Curcumin
Curcumin and turmeric can reduce inflammation, improve skin health, heal wounds, ease menstrual issues, and protect cognitive function. Not only that, turmeric can help protect digestion, relieve joint discomfort, and even potentially slow down the aging process. What Is Turmeric? Turmeric is a root that is closely related to the ginger family. It is originally from India, and its scientific name is Curcuma longa. Turmeric does not thrive in many areas of the world, because it requires a highly ...
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