Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Sat, 7 Apr 12

Meditation linked to brain changes

A new study has found evidence of changes in the brain that may be responsible for the emotional changes seen in people who meditate, such as introspection, awareness and compassion.

Posted on Sun, 1 Apr 12

Chocolate lowers BMI: a case of eat more, weigh less?

People who eat chocolate are more likely to have a lower body weight despite a higher calorie intake, a contradictory discovery that suggests it may not just be about how much you eat but what you eat that influences your weight.

Posted on Sun, 1 Apr 12

Crisis In Nutrition (free video)

Why are more people turning to the web and social media for health solutions? It may be that doctors, nutritionists and government health agencies are failing us.

Posted on Mon, 26 Mar 12

Magnesium for anxiety and depression

Anxious? Depressed? Irritable? While there are lots of reasons for mood changes one may be that you are low in magnesium. In fact there is evidence to suggest that magnesium could be a safe and effective treatment for depression.

Posted on Mon, 19 Mar 12

Beat fatigue with CoQ10: dose matters

The nutritional supplement CoQ10 may be a good way to boost your energy levels but only if you take the right dose.

Posted on Mon, 19 Mar 12

Origins and Evolution of the Western Diet: Health Implications for the 21st Century (free video).

Watch this free video with Professor Loren Cordain who has been researching the links between modern diets and disease for over two decades.