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Addiction redefined as chronic brain disease
Addiction is re-dined as a primary chronic brain disease
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Mind Tactics News
Addiction redefined as chronic brain disease
Addiction is re-dined as a primary chronic brain disease
Overcoming jet lag without medications
Jet lag can be a drag to get over, but you can prepare yourself with some simple actions to help you deal with this common annoyance.
Use of Internet search engines alters how we remember
Attention and memory are at the cornerstone of developing useful mind tactics, but could our use of Internet searches be affecting what and how we remember?
Drinking to manage stress could make things worse
Commonly thought of as stress relief, drinking alcohol may actually worsen the stress you are under. Further, it has been found that stress may drive you to drink more.
Shortage of sleep may contribute to weight gain
A recent study sheds new light on the link between sleep and weight gain—when sleep deprived, we eat more calories and burn less.
What are "restorative poses," and what are the benefits?
Relaxing, restorative yoga poses can be an important component in your total fitness toolbox.
Sleep Apnea and athletic performance
Sleep apnea is a disorder caused by the decrease or pause in the airflow or breathing during sleep. It can lead to daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and cognitive impairment, all side effects that could negatively impact athletic performance.
Overcoming the performance declines of multitasking
Think you’re good a multitasking? Think again. Recent research has shown that our attention is more limited than we think, especially when faced with multiple technological devices.
Choosing a yoga practice
Yoga could be the perfect practice to raise you to the next level in achieving your performance goals, but which type of yoga is right for you?
Humor: A useful tool for building resilience
It’s healthy to cope by having a positive outlook and a sense of humor.
Addiction redefined as chronic brain disease
Addiction is re-dined as a primary chronic brain disease
Overcoming jet lag without medications
Jet lag can be a drag to get over, but you can prepare yourself with some simple actions to help you deal with this common annoyance.
Drinking to manage stress could make things worse
Commonly thought of as stress relief, drinking alcohol may actually worsen the stress you are under. Further, it has been found that stress may drive you to drink more.
Shortage of sleep may contribute to weight gain
A recent study sheds new light on the link between sleep and weight gain—when sleep deprived, we eat more calories and burn less.
Routines help families with stress
It's important to maintain family routines, especially when one member is deployed.
Use of Internet search engines alters how we remember
Attention and memory are at the cornerstone of developing useful mind tactics, but could our use of Internet searches be affecting what and how we remember?
Army uses holistic approach for pain management
The Army is embracing alternative pain management approaches to integrate into current pain treatments.
New smartphone app helps service members cope with PTSD and TBI
Smartphone technology is now being utilized to help ease the most common effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
PTSD Awareness Day
The VA has announced June 27th as PTSD Awareness Day to help raise consciousness of post-traumatic stress disorder among our returning troops.
More doctors prescribing yoga, meditation
The popularity of mind-body therapies is growing among doctors, more of whom are prescribing such practices to their patients.
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