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It can be difficult to stick to activities that are good for your well-being. From waking up early to eating enough vegetables, things that are good for your brain and body can often be a challenge to stick to. Despite the challenges associated with implementing healthier habits, a research-backed tool for better well-being is something most people already do on a regular basis – regularly engaging in conversations with loved ones and friends. In math class, we learned about the transitive property: If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C. In audiology, as researchers continue to…
Dry, flaky cuticles don’t look great and can sometimes hurt and bleed, but it’s not that big of a deal, right? This is true most of the time, but in some cases, dry and flaky cuticles can indicate an underlying health concern. In this post, we explain why taking care of your towels is so important, not only for aesthetic reasons but also for health reasons. Dry, flaky cuticles: Why it’s important to take care of them Well-groomed cuticles make your nails look more beautiful, creating a shiny and healthy appearance. Neglected cuticles, on the other hand, not only look…
Is No Nut November a good idea? We spoke to a sexual health expert Like many aspects of human sexuality, masturbation has a fraught reputation. It is capable of giving people immense pleasure, but despite this – or perhaps because of it – many people distrust it and argue that it is bad or dangerous to participate. Therefore, pervasive old beliefs and sexual myths involved in self-pleasure will cause you some form of physical or mental harm. Although modern perceptions of sexual health have largely shifted the debate away from these baseless claims, sexual negative attitudes still exist…
Salads in the winter months? In Colorado? You bastard. It may sound difficult to stock up on fresh produce and vibrant vegetables when snow covers the ground and the farmers markets are long gone. It’s just a matter of focusing on winter-hardy vegetables and adding substantial grains and greens, perhaps a serving of tofu, fish or chicken to build a complete meal around your favorite salad ingredients. Even in winter, you can enjoy salads in many different forms with small changes. Think green salads, quinoa or lentil-based salads, warm nutritious salads, and salads made with hearty beans and root vegetables.…
A new multinational study has revealed that the shape of the heart is partly influenced by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London, University of Zaragoza and University College London, as well as Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña are the first to examine the genetic basis of the heart’s left and right ventricles using advanced 3D imaging and machine learning. Previous research has focused primarily on the size and volume of the heart and specific chambers. By studying both ventricles together, the team was able to capture…
Do your legs and feet feel stiff and tired after a long day? Try these yoga stretches for instant relief! Photographer Irving Martinez It’s normal for your legs and feet to feel tired and stiff after a long day, even if you haven’t worked out or strained them. Most of us feel tight and stiff due to our lifestyle and simple daily habits that we repeat. Sitting for long periods during the day and wearing restrictive shoes can play a role in how our lower body feels by the end of the day. Let’s imagine what happens to our feet…
Have you wondered if you can get gonorrhea from kissing? Find out if this is a risk factor for this sexually transmitted infection or not!Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection or STD that can be spread through vaginal or anal sex with an infected person. If you are affected, you may have no symptoms, or you may experience painful urination and abnormal vaginal discharge. It turns out that the bacterium that causes this infection can survive in various warm and moist areas of the body. Thus, it is not only the reproductive tract that can be targeted, but also the…
Are seed oils bad for you? Scientific evidence on soybean, canola and corn oils shows that they support heart health. However, this information seems to fall on deaf ears because a few years ago, fueled perhaps by the paleo diet and carnivore trends, seed oils were considered “bad”. These myths were reinforced by the likes of Joe Rogan and other social media influencers. Consider this your reminder to be careful where you get your nutritional information and remember to be a critical thinker. Misinformation and disinformation on social media Posts on social media claim that seed oils (or n-6 Polyunsaturated…
As the crisp fall air sets in and Halloween is here, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we move through life and fitness. Whether you’re the type to sprint through your workouts or take your time at a slow, deliberate pace, what really matters is moving at your own pace. After all, no body moves the same way and there is no one size fits all training plan.What moves you?What makes you feel alive, full and complete? Is it the energy boost you get after crashing a workout, or is it the satisfaction of checking off a to-do…
Gene-environment interactions with air pollutants may play a critical role in increasing the prevalence of ASD. Study:Air pollution: an emerging risk factor for autism spectrum disorder. Image credit: Borri_Studio/Shutterstock.com In a recent review published on Brain Medicinea group of authors examined air pollution as a key environmental risk factor for autism (a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting social skills and behavior), highlighting gene-environment interactions and neurodevelopmental effects. Background Air pollution has become a prominent environmental health problem, with recent studies linking exposure to pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) with…