Research show the pain-relieving effect holding hands with a loved one can have
Holding the hand of a loved one that is suffering does more than provide them emotional support, it can actually ease their physical pain. That’s according to new research from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Staff Reports,
April 16, 2018
This research shows those battling depression may be deficient in a specific amino acid
Arginine is an amino acid readily found in turkey, chicken, soybeans and peanuts, but it is in low supply in those who are chronically depressed according to researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. The body uses arginine to produce nitric oxide, which boosts the immune system and helps improve blood flow.
Staff Reports,
March 05, 2018
Relaxing in a sauna can do more than clear the mind, it can also lower your blood pressure
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found that sauna bathing mimics exercise and can lower your blood pressure. Working with a group of 100 volunteers as part of the Sauna and Cardiovascular Health Project, scientists were hoping to learn more about the impact of spending time in a sauna after discovering health benefits in another study.
Staff Reports,
January 15, 2018
