Violence Experienced in Utero May Increase Toddlers’ Aggressive Behavior
Razi Berry Reprinted from Penn State Babies whose mothers experience interpersonal violence during pregnancy are more likely to exhibit aggression and defiance toward their mothers in toddlerhood, according to new research by Laura Miller-Graff, assistant professor of psychology and peace studies, and Jennifer Burke Lefever, managing director of the William J. Shaw Center for Children […]
The Likeness Between Love and Hate
Razi Berry Research Shows the More You Love Someone, the More You Can Hate Them Hatred is blind, as well as love. ~ Oscar Wilde It is said that the opposite of love isn’t hate, but rather apathy. Love, being such an all encompassing emotion of deep passion, and apathy being a complete lack of interest […]
White Button Mushrooms Could Help Improve Glucose Regulation
Razi Berry Mushrooms are a great food to eat regularly. There are tons of different varieties, they are incredibly versatile in recipes, and they are extremely healthy. Recent research study looked at how eating white button mushrooms creates shifts in the bacterial flora of the gut A recent research study looked at how eating white button […]
Eating Breakfast Versus Fasting Before Morning Exercise
Razi Berry A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism, looked at how breakfast before exercise may actually activate or “prime” the body to metabolize carbohydrates. It also indicated that eating breakfast before exercise may actually help rapidly digest subsequent meals post-workout. Study looked at the effect of eating breakfast […]
Misery Loves Company in Teen Relationships
Razi Berry A recent study on teen friendships supports the colloquial idea that “misery loves company.”1 Researchers from Florida Atlantic University looked at the degree to which internalizing symptoms predicted the dissolution of teen friendships. Internalizing symptoms were defined as anxiety, depression, social withdrawal and submissiveness. The 2 questions being asked The questions being asked […]
Belly Fat Associated with Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Razi Berry A recent study from Ireland has found that belly fat is associated with a lower cognitive functioning in older adults (60 years and older).1 The study may have profound implications for a global dementia population that is predicted to increase 3-fold by 2040. Research shows that overweight individuals underperform normal weight controls on […]
Loving You, Loving Me: How you can improve your self esteem & that of the people you care about
Razi Berry I spent the first third of my life basing my self worth on what I imagined other people thought of me. When I was in a great relationship, I felt great. I felt pretty, smart, and happy. When I wasn’t, I felt ugly, stupid and insecure. I felt irrelevant. That’s about the gist […]
Older Adults Less Able to Recognize Their Errors
Razi Berry Maybe there’s some truth in the adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” If those new tricks necessitate an awareness of mistakes made during the learning process, perhaps it is harder for older people to learn new things. At least this may be an implication of a recent study that shows […]
Can Oxytocin Help Strengthen Romantic Relationships in Times of Vulnerability?
Razi Berry Crack open your heart and let the love in If you’ve ever felt vulnerable in a relationship, you’re certainly not alone. It isn’t exactly the easiest thing to share our innermost selves with our partners. Opening up to someone else can be scary. What if someone finds out who we really are…and rejects […]
Study on Diathermy Shows Increased Mitochondrial Function in Muscles
Razi Berry A recent study using diathermy has shown that long-term heat therapy may help improve mitochondrial function in muscle. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.1 What are Mitochondria? Mitochondria are discrete organelles that exist within cells, and are responsible for creating ATP, or cellular energy. In the simplest terms, mitochondria […]