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How Mindfulness May Impact Mental Health at a Cellular Level

Mental health struggles are a common experience that can impact all aspects of life. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, or another mental illness, the experience can be debilitating and can often lead to feelings of hopelessness. However, recent research suggests that mindfulness and meditation may be helpful in promoting mental well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship between meditation, telomere length, and mental health. Mindfulness and meditation are practices that encourage individuals to focus on the present moment and cultivate a nonjudgmental awareness of their thoughts and feelings. While the benefits of meditation have been known for centuries, recent research has begun to uncover the ways in which it may impact the physical body at the cellular level. In a study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, researchers examined the telomere lengths of a group of 20 Zen meditation experts and a group of 20 healthy matched comparison participants who h...

Feeling Dizzy? Should You Get an MRI Imaging?

Dizziness is a common symptom that can be caused by a variety of conditions, ranging from benign to serious. It is often described as a feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or vertigo. When someone experiences dizziness, they may wonder if they should seek medical attention and get an MRI imaging to rule out any serious underlying conditions. In this blog post, we will explore whether getting an MRI imaging is necessary when feeling dizzy. When is it necessary to get an MRI imaging for dizziness? Dizziness can be caused by a variety of conditions, ranging from benign to serious. Some of the more common causes of dizziness include dehydration, low blood pressure, and inner ear disorders such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). In most cases, these conditions do not require an MRI imaging and can be managed with simple interventions such as hydration or positional exercises. However, in some cases, dizziness can be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition such as...