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  A new review of studies shows that physical activity and exercise may help children to perform better in academics. According to the researchers physical activity improves the functioning of the brain and enhances thinking skills by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain cells. Exercise also...

• What Happens During an Appendectomy?

  When the appendix experiences an infection, it becomes swollen and causes a lot of pain. It is necessary to undergo a surgical operation to remove this appendix that causes the discomfort. Functions of this organ called the appendix are not very clear, it is vestigial and, as such, its removal is...

• Lena Dunham Opens Up About Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

  Fibromyalgia involves widespread pain throughout the patient's entire body. For some, the pain might only be in specific areas, like the back and neck. Those with fibromyalgia also have extreme sensitivity, stiffness, and bone-wearing fatigue. ...

• Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Research Allows Patients to Sleep During Deep Brain Stimulation

  Deep brain stimulation surgery has contributed to an improvement to the quality of life for patients with Parkinson's disease. This brain surgery reduces the patient's symptoms and tremors by inserting electrodes into the brain. The catch? The patient is awake during the 4-6 hour surgery. Under...

• Exercise to Alleviate Anger

  A study, presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in Baltimore, shows that exercise can allay the feeling of anger in a person. However, “the findings should be confirmed by larger studies to be taken as a recommendation," warns Nathaniel Thom, PhD, a contractor...

• St. John's Wort for Depression Treatment

  The scientific name of St. John’s wort is Hypericum perforatum, which is a powerful medicinal herb that has anti-inflammatory properties. This herb has been long been used due to its health benefits, especially in relieving depression. Ancient Greek physicians believed that this herb possessed a...