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Burn fat better with interval exercise

Post author By Debra Atkinson
Post date February 20, 2017

If you are choosing interval training, you’re probably doing so for one of two reasons… You either want to find short exercise you can fit in to a busy schedule, or you want the optimum fat burning potential with your exercise. You can have both with intervals.

Brain Health Health News

Double your memory in a month?

Post author By Easy Health Options Staff
Post date November 9, 2016

Color image depicting a senior caucasian couple, in their 60s and 70s, doing a jigsaw puzzle together at home during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The couple are both wearing spectacles and are concentrating on completing the puzzle together. Room for copy space.

A team of researchers gave people real-world memory tasks in simulated everyday settings, and then looked at whether the gains would transfer to the peoples’ home lives. It took only one month to significantly strengthen their prospective memory.

Tags Health News

Healthy Living Mental Health

An M.D’s views on 5 alternative depression treatments

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date May 7, 2018

Prescription medications enhance neurotransmitters such as serotonin or norepinephrine in your brain. While they don’t reverse the cause of depression, they are useful as a bridge to healing — but with side effects. so let’s talk about a few alternatives…

Healthy Aging Mental Health

Does your happiness quota add up to disease or longevity?

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 5, 2018

It’s hard to feel positive when you’re feeling ill. And negative emotional states can certainly bring about physical symptoms. What may surprise you is how connected your happiness is to length of life, disease and death…

Healthy Living

3 ways singing does your body good

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date November 26, 2018

Singing releases endorphins, the brain’s “feel-good,” pain reducing chemical. Singing also releases oxytocin, a hormone which has been found to alleviate anxiety and stress. But that’s not all: Study after study reveals that singing in a group has multiple health benefits…

Tags DIY Health

Brain Health Health Supplements

Natural therapies for brain health and Parkinson’s

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date December 16, 2016

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Conditions like Parkinson’s that hamper the brain can have devastating consequences. But there are nutrients and other natural substances that often may help alleviate some of these difficulties. Here are the most valuable substances and how to use them to nurture your brain.

Tags Nutritional Supplements

Autoimmune Health Fitness & Exercise Healthy Living

Tai Chi and ballet ease symptoms of MS

Post author By Dr. Mark Wiley
Post date December 7, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis is (MS) one of those confusing disease labels. The cause is difficult to find and the pathology or how the disease affects a person, varies from person to person. But MS is debilitating and life with it is a struggle of symptoms, including difficulties with coordination and balance, among many others.

Tags Martial Arts, MS, Multiple Sclerosis

Healthy Living Mental Health

Are words holding you back?

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date September 26, 2016

I have come to realize how our very words reveal who we have become. They also reveal what we are creating for ourselves. In fact, spoken words have a ripple effect on your health that is stronger than you may think…

Brain Health Healthy Mood

Mind infusions to supercharge your health

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date July 17, 2017

You can use the power of just your mind to propel you into physical health. You won’t do this just sitting on the sofa thinking about it, however… I want to share with you what I’ve found as the best nutrition for your mind and your happiness.

Tags Meditation

Healthy Living Mental Health

Are you a victim of energy theft?

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date January 2, 2017

Do you often feel drained of energy in the morning… or late afternoon… and don’t know why? Sounds like you could be a victim of energy theft. There are several culprits that could be zapping your energy, and they run the gamut from physical to emotional.

Brain Health Healthy Mood

Tips to trigger your happy chemicals and boost your mood

Post author By Tracey G. Ingram, AuD
Post date February 8, 2021

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For a minute, just close your eyes and think about what makes you happy. We often think about people in our lives, circumstances or possessions. In reality, however, happiness is largely a chemical experience. That means you can intentionally trigger your mood-boosting neurotransmitters.

Tags Dopamine, Endorphins, Oxytocin, Phosphatidylserine, Serotonin

Healthy Mood

10 ways to quiet your racing mind

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 23, 2020

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These days, having a “bag of tricks” to help quiet your mind is indispensable. Not only that, but it can also help prevent all sorts of stress-related illnesses. Here are 10 things you can do when your mind is racing. See which work for you and keep them ready…

Tags Anxiety, Depression, stress, Yoga