New research from Monash University scientists has uncovered why certain essential oils can benefit mood. The findings are published today in the journal Neurochemistry International. Essential oils (EOs) are mixtures of volatile compounds extracted from plants. They are used in aromatherapy because they can be released into the air and inhaled at room temperature. Inhaled […]
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Hispanics are paying the price for being ‘essential’ during the pandemic
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Maria de Lourdes Alvarado has had to pick up extra or overtime shifts whenever she can, like millions of other essential workers outside of the health care field who are helping to maintain a sense of normalcy in their communities. And also like them, Alvarado is bearing the economic and […]
The biggest mistakes you’re making with essential oils
Whether you’re using essential oils on your house or yourself, there’s a right way and a wrong way to use them. And if you want to get the most out of them, it’s important to know what not to do. Luckily, Apartment Therapy has investigated all the most common errors so you don’t get it […]
Team plucks needle from genomic haystack, finding essential transcription factor binding sites
Using CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screens a multi-institutional research team systematically interrogated the essentiality of more than 10,000 forkhead box protein A1 (FOXA1) and CTCF binding sites in breast and prostate cancer cells, plucking useful needles from a massive genomic haystack that contains millions of transcription factor binding sites. They found that essential FOXA1 binding sites act […]
Rob Mallard health: Coronation star admits ‘By the time I am 50 it will be much worse’
Rob Mallard, 27, is the third actor to play the character of Daniel Osbourne on Coronation Street, fulfilling a lifelong dream for himself. Rob said at the time of being cast: “It feels great to be starting work on Coronation Street and I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone. I grew up watching Coronation […]
Who Knew Essential Oils Have So Many Uses?
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years, yet they only seem to be growing in popularity. They’re for sale in grocery stores, chic boutiques and you may have even noticed friends selling them online. Globally, the market for essential oils is expected to reach $11.67 billion by 2022, according to one report. Other than […]
Best essential oils for relieving anxiety
In this article, we discuss some of the best essential oils to try for anxiety and the evidence supporting their use. We also cover how to use essential oils, oil blending, risk and considerations, and when to see a doctor for anxiety. Bergamot orange Bergamot orange essential oil comes from the Citrus bergamia tree. Producers […]