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New Brain Research Sheds Light On Mental Illness

THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say a massive genetic analysis of the human brain has yielded new insights into the underpinnings of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism. Scientists at 15 institutions analyzed nearly 2,000 brains, and their findings are detailed in 11 studies published Dec. 14 in a… Read More: New Brain Research Sheds Light On Mental Illness »

12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet

A balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many health benefits. These diets have been associated with weight loss, better blood sugar control, a decreased risk of heart disease and a lower risk of certain types of cancer (1, 2, 3, 4). However, it can be challenging to maintain a well-rounded vegetarian diet that provides… Read More: 12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet »

What is EMS? Here's a breakdown of the popular fitness trend

Our fitness guru, Rob Tynan, breaks down EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation). Fitness Apps and Fitness Cheats are en vogue. With easy access to fitness tips on social media platforms (like Instagram) people follow their celeb heroes and mimic their workouts. There are pros and cons to this (mainly cons!). The big issue is that due… Read More: What is EMS? Here's a breakdown of the popular fitness… »