Tag Archives: wellness

Neuroscience News: Chronic Fatigue … Long Covid (so often people who have either of these are deemed neurotic. I had 6 years of Chronic Fatigue. It is real.

Posted on July 27, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Your Gut May Be the Key to Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID Featured Neuroscience ·July 27, 2025 Key Questions Answered Q: What did the study uncover about ME/CFS?A: The study revealed that ME/CFS disrupts key interactions between the gut microbiome, immune system, and … Continue reading →

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Monday anxiety is very real – and we now have the biological proof

Posted on July 15, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Mental Health Monday anxiety is very real – and we now have the biological proof By Bronwyn Thompson July 13, 2025 Mondays leave a distinct stress-response mark on your body, new research finds Depositphotos For the first time, scientists have found … Continue reading →

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Not all body fat is created equal when it comes to dementia risk. Quote: “New research led by Monash University aims to clarify the mixed messages arising from previous studies on the relationship between body composition, specifically lean body mass, fat mass, and abdominal fat, and the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.”

Posted on July 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Brain Health Not all body fat is created equal when it comes to dementia risk By Paul McClure July 07, 2025 Where body fat is located, not the amount, may influence dementia risk Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplas A new study has found that … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: ECT Cuts Suicide Risk by 34% in Severe Depression

Posted on June 14, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

ECT Cuts Suicide Risk by 34% in Severe Depression FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·June 13, 2025 Summary: A new meta-analysis reveals that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) reduces suicide risk by 34% and all-cause mortality by 30% in individuals with severe depression. The study, which pooled … Continue reading →

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Irish Examiner: There may be more to the saying ‘stop to smell the roses’ — it may help to keep your brain sharp

Posted on May 28, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

There may be more to the saying ‘stop to smell the roses’ — it may help to keep your brain sharp Can honing your sense of smell keep you mentally sharp as you age? The science suggests it can Fri, … Continue reading →

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Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness (Bibliotherapy – highly recommended by me)

Posted on May 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·May 19, 2025 Summary: While AI companions are marketed as a fix for loneliness, research shows that reading offers far more meaningful benefits. Reading fiction can foster social connection, reduce stress, enhance empathy, … Continue reading →

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The New Atlas: reverse age … and demential related cognitive decline. Comment: Learn the importance of cognitive reserve

Posted on May 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Natural molecule reverses age- and dementia-related cognitive decline By Paul McClure May 14, 2025 Overproduction of hevin (green) by astrocyte cells (red) reversed cognitive impairment in mice Felipe Cabral-Miranda & Ana Paula Bergamo Araujo/Agência FAPESP CC BY-NC 4.0 View 1 Images In … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Quote: Allsop is an artist, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist who researches social cognition, music mindfulness, and psychedelics. He is principal investigator at the AZA Lab at Yale School of Medicine.

Posted on May 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Summary: Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A recent study showed that live and virtual music mindfulness sessions lowered stress and altered states of consciousness, though … Continue reading →

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Good Hearing And Vision Can Boost Brain Function In Older People

Posted on April 14, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Good Hearing And Vision Can Boost Brain Function In Older People  April 14, 2025  0 Comments By Eurasia Review As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate – it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. … Continue reading →

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Even if you are old and can’t take care of yourself, don’t rush to a nursing home. #jordanpeterson. Comment: Visited nursing home today: All I can say is please do not map this out for me. Choice is an integral part of life. Then I checked out X and here is a video by Jordan Peterson.

Posted on March 30, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

In this powerful 28-minute and 27-second motivational speech, Dr. Jordan Peterson delivers a thought-provoking message on the importance of self-sufficiency, resilience, and maintaining personal independence as we age. He emphasizes why avoiding a nursing home should be a priority and … Continue reading →

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