Finally proof that your mental health resides in your gut.

The first population-level study on the link between gut bacteria and mental health identifies specific gut bacteria linked to depression and provides evidence that a wide range of gut bacteria can produce neuroactive compounds. Jeroen Raes (VIB-KU Leuven) and his team published these results in the scientific journal Nature Microbiology.

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Medical Proof: A Vacation Is Good For Your Heart

A person can reduce their metabolic symptoms — and therefore their risk of cardiovascular disease — simply by going on vacation. Research by Syracuse University says that we are still learning what makes vacations beneficial for heart health, but at this point, we do know that it is important for people to use the vacation time available to them.

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Science Says: You Can Turn Your Gray Hair Black

While it may seem intuitive that stress can accelerate graying, the researchers were surprised to discover that hair color can be restored when stress is eliminated. The data adds to a growing body of evidence demonstrating that human aging is not a linear, fixed biological process but may, at least in part, be halted or even temporarily reversed.

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