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06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

The benefits of intensive meditation last for 7 years, study shows

More than just a solution to overcome one’s daily dose of stress, researchers have found that the benefits of regular meditation can affect one’s life for at least seven years. According to a study conducted at University of California, Davis, the effects of joining an intensive meditation program can be expected to last for years. This was […]

06/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Just walking 150 minutes per week significantly lowers your risk of depression

Depression is a crippling disease that affects more than 300 million people across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Fortunately, researchers have found that even a little exercise can significantly reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study revealed that physical activity can prevent a person […]

05/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Your handshake may be a good indicator of how healthy your brain is

A hand grip may be a normal, everyday thing for men and women alike but a recent study showed that the strength of a handshake can indicate a person’s brain health. Using the data of 475,397 people from the general population in the U.K., and 1,162 participants who were diagnosed with schizophrenia, researchers discovered that grip […]

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