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How does theanine help you to relax?
If you are looking for a simple way to help you relax, you may be interested in a unique amino acid called L-theanine which is naturally found in tea leaves and some mushrooms. L-theanine constitutes...
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tryptophan (building block to serotonin) and tyrosine dopamine precursor) are amino acids found in protein-rich food such as pork, chicken and tofu and they are ideal foods for the brain! Aside from...
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L-theanine is a popular calming nutrient. Are l-theanine and GABA, the main chemical that helps your brain take a break to relax, connected? Let’s take a look at the GABA vs l-theanine list to...
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The effects of stress on the brain and 5 ways to de-stress
The National Institute of Mental Health defines stress as, “the body’s response to a demand” [1]. Stress challenges the stable state that the body strives to maintain at all times. The stress response...
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Work fatigue at a desk job- How to work more efficiently
Working a job that is mentally stimulating can be rewarding. A study of 100,000 people found that those working mentally stimulating jobs had better brain connections and a lower risk of dementia than...
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Stress can be our friend. Yup, you heard that right. Every response in our body serves to establish a balance in our chemical, physical, and psychological health, even a stress response. Read more...
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Managing stress at work: How to recover from burnout
Taking the time to relax is of vital importance for your mental and physical health. Studies showed that prioritising yourself and your downtime is the way to counter and also prevent burnout. The...
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People strive to experience calmness and relaxation as much as possible. Even though your body responds to stressful situations to help you deal with them, you can get back to feeling relaxed in a...
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Your relaxing chemical, GABA is important to maintain balance and bring you calm. Thinking of increasing your GABA levels by orally supplementing it? Think again because oral GABA’s entry in the brain...
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Reconnecting body and mind for relaxation: Yoga benefits for mental health
Can a 5000 years-old practice help to relax and rejuvenate your mind from the stress of the modern world? Latest research evidence affirms that it can. Yoga, which translates to “join” or re-direct...
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As the Olympics captivate audiences worldwide, spectators are in awe of the athletes' physical strength. But what about their mental resilience? Dr Mladen Adamovic, a Senior Lecturer at King’s College...
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