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New terms to describe human behaviors seem to pop up online every day. While most of these terms describe largely benign behaviors, such as “ghosting” and “snowman,” some describe behaviors that are, in fact, disturbing and dangerous. “Stealthing” is a term that often comes up when talking about new sexual encounters. Is this something you should be concerned about? Let’s learn together. Protect yourself from the damage that STDs can cause. Secure your sexual health with Better2Know’s Platinum Screen, which screens for 11 different STDs. What is stealthing? “Stealthing” describes when two people consent to have protected sex, but then…
January babies are the perfect way to start the new year. Just as you look forward to the coming months for a fresh start, having a baby in January sets the tone for an exciting year ahead. Studies even show it People born in the winter months are less prone to mood swings and they are likely to be less irritable than those around them, so these are just a few things to think about when looking for January baby names. Of course, choosing a baby name for your little one can be a daunting task, but luckily there is…
Adequate, sustained weight loss can cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in half. In the ABC of the health consequences of obesity, G it’s for Hololithos. The leading digestive reason that is humans patient it is a gallbladder attack. Each year, more than a million Americans are diagnosed with gallstones, and about 700,000 have to have their gallbladders surgically removed. The it is a relatively safe procedure, with complication rates tending to it is under 5 percent and a death rate of only about 1 in 1,000. However, one in ten can develop a post-cholecystectomy syndrome with…
There are few questions that make my insides illegal Jaws theme music from the title of this blog post. Other nominations include; Hi, do you do CrossFit? – DA NUM So I saw something on Instagram about this detox tea that’s supposed to make your spleen pop, but whatever. I heard it’s totally healthy and worth it. Thoughts? – DAAAAAA NUM Baby, can you empty the dishwasher? – DA NUM, DA NUM, DA NUM, DA NUM, DA NUM… Admittedly, it seems kind of odd and dignified that I would roll my eyes at such an obvious question given what I…
With the support of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading the implementation of the National Plan of Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and the Honorable Jennifer Wexton Ending Parkinson’s Act (PL 118-66), which was signed into law on July 2, 2024. This follows an authorization from the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to the Director of NIH. The Act establishes a Federal Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services and calls for the creation and regular updating…
When I first read Dr. Bestselling Julia Digangi, Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power, I knew it was a game changer for improving our love lives, our work lives and the most important life we have – our inner life with our emotional selves. Dr. DiGangi is a neuropsychologist who completed her residency at a consortium of Harvard Medical School, Boston University, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. I interviewed her recently and we explored her unique background and skills, her family challenges, the surprising reason she got into the field, and how her work has…
Sharing is caring! It’s that time of year when the immune system is in overdrive from the holidays, we don’t get enough sun, and bugs and viruses seem to be a constant threat. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to get sick. That’s why I started adding one immune booster shot in my everyday life. It’s full of vitamin C, has anti-inflammatory properties and powerful antioxidant properties, and I’ve figured out how to make it the easiest way, without the need for a juicer. This flu season, boost immunity and improve your overall health by supporting…
Why it’s important to start the day with high-quality proteinNot everyone wakes up hungry. sometimes it takes a while to kick start and wake up the digestive system. Listening to your body is always important, but when you get to your first meal of the day, do you think about what you’re eating or just grab what’s convenient? Starting your day with a protein-rich meal is key to energy, muscle support, and metabolic health. After hours of fasting overnight, your body craves nutrients to fuel your brain, muscles and organs. High-quality protein helps stabilize blood sugar, curb cravings and support…
The lymphatic system is a complex network of tissues, organs, and vessels that work together to maintain fluid balance, remove waste and toxins, and support the immune system. The lymphatic system includes many organs that play an essential role in immune function. These organs include the spleen, thymus gland and tonsils, vital to the body’s immune response to infection and disease. It helps locate and eliminate foreign substances, pathogens and abnormal cells through the action of white blood cells, such as lymphocytes, which are produced and stored in lymph organs and nodes. The lymphatic system works in close coordination with…
Study reveals distinct hippocampal neurons that regulate nutrient selection, memory and intake, offering potential targets for fighting obesity. Study: Distinct hippocampal orexigenic ensembles modulate food choice by enhancing associative memory and motivation. Image credit: beats1/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Metabolism of Natureresearchers identified distinct neuronal populations in the hippocampus (HPC) that respond to sugars or fats. Background Survival depends on adequate food intake to meet metabolic demands. Therefore, the ability to create a cognitive map and navigate to a known food source provides a competitive advantage. Repeatedly associating contextual or discrete cues with food in a way that…