What Is Body & Brain?

What marijuana really does to your body and brain

Marijuana's official designation as a Schedule 1 drug means it's pretty tough to study. Yet some studies have linked marijuana with several health benefits.

Mayo Clinic Minute: What to Eat for Brain Health

Does what you eat matter when it comes to brain health? Mayo Clinic experts say what's good for the body [...]

Why caring for your second brain can improve your health

We know that the brain plays a key role in all of our bodily functions – it’s the center of our intelligence and the controller of our movements and behaviors. But did you know that

How Inflammation Affects the Body

How Mindfulness Affects the Brain and the Body

Life today can be stressful. But researchers are finding that a simple version of an ancient practice can alleviate a long list of modern ailments. In this

3 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Brain’s Creativity

While on summer vacation, try honing your creativity in these 3 easy ways as pointed out by Balder Onarheim of the Copenhagen Institute of Neurocreativity: you can have creativity without innovation, but you can't have innovation without creativity!

This is What 365 Days Without a Vacation Does to Your Health

Your body, brain, and even your boss will thank you for some real time off.

Transhumanism: Would You Agree to an Upgrade of Your Brain and Body?

How to talk about transhumanism, H+ (human plus), and post humanism in the light of faith

8 Ways to Train Your Brain to Become More Positive

When our brains go negative that can eat away at our productivity, creativity and decision-making skills.

Why there’s no "normal" body temperature

QUIZ: Can You Pass Anatomy 101?

How a Healthy Heart Can Benefit Your Brain

You already know that looking after your heart benefits cardiovascular health, but now it seems you could be doing your brain a favor for the future, too.

Start The Year Off Right With A New Year Massage

Start The Year Off Right With A New Year Massage! The body can produce an unhealthy buildup of hormones when we're stuck in traffic or meeting a work deadline. Pent-up levels of the "stress hormone" cortisol can lead to sleeplessness, headaches and even digestive problems. Enter massage therapy. Massage has been shown

How to Manage 12 Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Brain Health

Cardiovascular risk factors play a role in most cerebral small vessel disease. Learn 12 key risks & 5 top ways most older adults can address them.

How to Boost Brain Health and Reverse Neurological Disease

Dr. Lee Cowden, founder of the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine, discusses some really simple and inexpensive strategies that boost brain health and support neuroregeneration.

What Is Havana Syndrome? Experts on What to Know About the Mysterious Illness

So far, its brain-related symptoms have affected diplomats and government workers.

How Treating The Mind Can Heal The Body

New research now demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) administered by respiratory nurses is not only cost effective, but also reduces symptoms of anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.

Why wounds heal more slowly with age

Older bodies need longer to mend. This reality of aging has been documented since World War I, with the observation that wounds heal slower in older soldiers. Yet until now, researchers have not been able to tease out what age-related changes hinder the body's ability to repair itself.

How Does Relaxation Benefit the Mind and Body?

By Karen L Davis Relaxation is the process of releasing tension and returning the balance of both the mind and body. Relaxation techniques are important in managing stress. Since stress is known to…

Foreign Bodies: Curious Findings

Common, curious, and often challenging, foreign bodies carry a unique set of presentations, risks, and treatment options.