Mind and Body - Page 32

November 1, 2016

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol causes brain changes in mice

Energy drinks are often combined with alcohol in mixed drinks, and a new study in mice hints at how that combination may change the brain.

November 1, 2016

Why a hospital has a harmonica band

The patients amble in one by one.

October 31, 2016

What is Meniere's disease?

We all experience dizziness from time to time, but what happens when the feeling doesn’t go away?

October 28, 2016

Music makes high-intensity exercise easier to take

High-intensity interval training is all the rage, with research suggesting that just a few minutes of all-out sweating could reap the same health benefits as a 45-minute moderate workout, and that's true even for the elderly.

October 21, 2016

Placebo pills may help with back pain

People who take a placebo, sometimes called a "dummy pill," along with their regular over-the-counter pain medication may get additional relief from their low-back pain, even if they know the placebo is essentially a dud, a new study finds

October 18, 2016

Swollen feet in the summer? Here's how to get some relief

Swollen feet and ankles can be an uncomfortable condition to deal with anytime, and extreme temperatures often make the problem worse. Here are some tips to get some relief

October 11, 2016

Texting While Driving More Dangerous Than Thought

Texting or emailing while driving can double the time it takes a driver to respond to sudden roadway dangers, such as flashing lights or stalled cars  

October 10, 2016

Study: Sleepy drivers equally as dangerous as drunken drivers

Being sleepy behind the wheel is almost as bad as drinking and driving

September 20, 2016

Can meditation help pain after surgery?

Patients who have back surgery, a procedure that can cause severe pain for weeks, may have a new relief option beyond narcotics: meditation.

September 19, 2016

Yoga helping Swedish prisoners behave better

Getting inmates to behave themselves is as simple as having them learn how to say “om,” according to a Swedish study.