A calm mind reduces anxiety, boosts the immune system, gives you a good sleep, fights infection and inflammation and may slow the aging process.
Brain supplements to calm the mind are omega 3, Vitamin B complex, melatonin, magnesium with calcium, potassium, Vitamin D and boron.
Connie Dello Buono
A NEURAL BASIS FOR THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION?
Researchers have identified a neural network that connects the adrenal medulla to the cerebral cortex.… READ MORE…
BRAIN CHANGES SEEN IN VETERANS WITH PTSD FOLLOWING MINDFULNESS TRAINING
Researchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.…READ MORE…
BRAIN ‘STETHOSCOPE’ LISTENS FOR SILENT SEIZURES
Researchers have developed what they have dubbed a ‘brain stethoscope’, a device capable of turning EEG brain wave data into sound. The device is able to detect epileptic seizures that do not result in convulsions. … READ MORE…
MY SUDDEN SYNESTHESIA: HOW I WENT BLIND AND STARTED HEARING COLORS
Recovering from suddenly losing her vision, Vanessa Potter experienced a mingling of her senses and altered the way in which she saw colors. … READ MORE…
EXPRESSIVE WRITING COOLS BRAIN ON STRESSFUL TASKS FOR WORRIERS
Using EEG to measure brain activity, Michigan State University researchers discover expressive writing can help those who worry excessively to calm their fears before entering into a stressful task.…READ MORE…
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU’RE STRESSED?
A new report examines the effect stress can have on our bodies and general health.… READ MORE…
FASTER ACTING ANTIDEPRESSANTS MAY FINALLY BE WITHIN REACH
Researchers explain how SSRI antidepressants initiate action by targeting a specific type of nerve cells. Findings may lead to the development of faster acting antidepressants.… READ MORE…
UNEARNED FUN TASTES JUST AS SWEET
Waiting until all your chores are done to embark on leisure activities may not be the best idea, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
THE SURPRISING SCIENCE OF FIDGETING
From boosting attention levels and weight management to stress relief, researchers look at why we are prone to fidgeting.… READ MORE…
SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF THE LINK BETWEEN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH
Findings about the brain-body connection may also have implications for treating those with opioid addiction, researchers believe. … READ MORE…
HOW SLOW BREATHING INDUCES TRANQUILITY
Researchers have identified a group of neurons that relay information from the brain’s respiratory system to an areas of the brain associated with generating arousal.… READ MORE…
THE MAKING OF MUSIC: STUDY PROPOSES NEW THEORY OF EVOLUTION OF INFANT DIRECTED SONG
Music, specifically infant directed song, could have evolved as a means to allow parents to let their children know their needs are being met, while freeing them up to perform other essential tasks, a new study theorizes.… READ MORE…