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Study: Stress, Depression Don’t Raise Cancer Risk

In a fascinating twist, a groundbreaking new study challenges the long-standing belief that stress and depression increase the risk of cancer. This study, which involved over 300,000 adults, discovered no connection between these mental health conditions and the majority of cancer types. It turns out that the relationship between mental health and cancer is not […]

Published on August 9, 2023

People’s everyday pleasures may improve cognitive arousal and performance

Developed over the past six years, MINDWATCH is an algorithm that analyzes a person’s brain activity from data collected via any wearable device that can monitor electrodermal activity (EDA). This activity reflects changes in electrical conductance triggered by emotional stress, linked to sweat responses. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 8, 2023

Exposure to Scents During Sleep Boosts Memory

A new study found that older adults who were exposed to specific scents as they slept performed better on verbal memory tests. They also experienced improved function in the brain pathway that supports memory formation. The study, published in Frontiers in Neuroscience,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on August 8, 2023