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03/04/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Sleeplessness can make you angrier, more frustrated, new study shows

You may have noticed that people who’ve had a sleepless night tend to be grumpy or irritable the next day. Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General shows that losing even just a couple hours of sleep at night can make you angrier. Earlier studies have reported an association between sleep and anger. […]

01/23/2019 / By Vicki Batts

Acetaminophen can induce a zombie-like state that makes people emotionless and uncaring

Is your over-the-counter pain reliever turning you into a zombie? New research has shown that might just be the case. While you may not have a hankering for brains that you can’t explain, it turns out acetaminophen (the active ingredient in drugs like Tylenol) can turn off more than just your pain — it can dull […]

12/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Pilot study finds bergamot essential oil to be effective at improving mood

Bergamot essential oil is highly valued because of its benefits on the mind – and in some cases, even the body. According to a study, it is so potent and effective that it has positive effects on the mental health and well-being of individuals who inhale its fragrance. The study involved 57 participants ranging from […]

11/12/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Control mood swings with diet

It is very important to maintain good relations with other people. One of the factors that can affect how you deal with others is your mood. For most people, mood is reflective of the events that are happening around them. But some people lose control of their emotions and experience mood swings at unpredictable times. […]

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