A recent study indicates that volcanic eruptions in the mid 500s resulted in an unusually gloomy and cold period. A joint research project of the Chronology Laboratory of the Finnish Museum of Natural History and Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) suggests that the years 536 and 541-544 CE were very difficult for many people. Continue reading “Unusual climate during Roman times plunged Eurasia into hunger and disease”
Air pollution linked to brain alterations and cognitive impairment in children
A new study performed in the Netherlands has linked exposure to residential air pollution during fetal life with brain abnormalities that may contribute to impaired cognitive function in school-age children. The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, reports that the air pollution levels related to brain alterations were below those considered to be safe. Continue reading “Air pollution linked to brain alterations and cognitive impairment in children”
Running helps brain stave off effects of chronic stress
Most people agree that getting a little exercise helps when dealing with stress. A new BYU study discovers exercise — particularly running — while under stress also helps protect your memory. Continue reading “Running helps brain stave off effects of chronic stress”
The Characteristic Attributes of the Orthodox Ethos
The watchword for the Orthodox faithful is ‘Christ is all and is in all’ (Col. 3, 11), that is unless every aspect of our life is steeped in Christ, then it’s divided in an unacceptable manner into religious and non-religious. Continue reading “The Characteristic Attributes of the Orthodox Ethos”
Κατάκριση: Η μεγάλη αδικία – Άγιου Παϊσίου του Αγιορείτου
Απόσπασμα από το βιβλίο: Γέροντος Παϊσίου Αγιορείτου “Λόγοι” τ. Ε΄ “Πάθη και Αρετές”. Ι. Ησυχαστήριον “Ευαγγελιστής Ιωάννης ο Θεολόγος” Σουρωτή Θεσσαλονίκης. Continue reading “Κατάκριση: Η μεγάλη αδικία – Άγιου Παϊσίου του Αγιορείτου”
Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementia risk
Scientists have more evidence that exercise improves brain health and could be a lifesaving ingredient that prevents Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading “Poor fitness linked to weaker brain fiber, higher dementia risk”
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