How the Brain Can Protect Against Cancer
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 13:35
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have been aware for many years that if cancer patients are not able to deal with the stress associated with being sick, the cancer will progress faster than in calmer patients. Their theory: that stress relief may be the result of increased beta-endorphin peptide (BEP), the “feel good” hormones in the brain that are released during exercise, a good conversation, and many other aspects of life that give humans pleasure. read more