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When it comes to stress and sex, I usually hear one of two things from people: “If I’m stressed, there’s no way I’m thinking about sex.” THE: “Sex is my stress reliever. It’s my favorite thing to do after a long day.” Both of these sentiments are equally valid. And, by the way, neither is “better” than the other. But in a sexual context, these feelings give us critical information about the stress each partner is carrying and what each partner needs to cope and reconnect. How stress can reduce sex drive Chronic stress can (and usually does) lower your…
The debate about diet and weight is all around us! While we can do our best to change the subject or leave the room, it can also help build resilience to this rhetoric. Share three tips on the blog today to become more resistant to diet conversations! Food culture is the sea in which we swim. And just like a fish that doesn’t recognize it is in the water because that’s all it knows, so we too can ignore the reality that surrounds us. Once people learn about food culture and understand it, many people share a common experience of…
A team led by Prof. Seo Dae-ha of the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST (Chairman Lee Kun-woo) developed new real-time microscopy technology and successfully observed the behavior of “motor proteins”, which may be the key to revealing the cells’ efficient material transfer strategy. The research team used a nanoparticle detector, high-resolution microscopy, and Fourier transform algorithm technologies to develop “Fourier transform-based dark-field plasmonic microscopy” (FT-pdf microscopy) with position and angle accuracy comparable to electron microscopy, achieving the highest level of existing optical microscope. Cells transport materials efficiently through intracellular vesicles called endosomes. Materials are transported to their destination…
“style=”;” /> When you first see a konjac sponge, you’ll probably say to yourself “what the heck is that?” And rightly so because it looks a little alien and you’re not sure if you want to touch it. Curiosity gets the better of you and you reach out with one finger, your head cocked expecting that once you touch this slimy wet thing it will turn into a frog and attack. But when your finger touches it, you are not only relieved but amazed at how supple and soft it really is and the best is yet to come. The…
If I could use one season to describe myself, summer would definitely be it. It’s my favorite time of year – between spending time in nature, getting out in the sun, drinking summer mocktails, and eating a ton of delicious foods like this easy no-mix coconut ice cream, summer is just so sweetly wonderful. I also appreciate how many of us are taking time this season to get away from it all – we could all use a little more slowness in life, even if it just means taking a few minutes to rest and enjoy some delicious homemade dairy-free…
DGIST Department of Brain Sciences Professor (President Lee Kunwoo) Lee Kwang and his team discovered a new correlation between neural signaling in the brain and dopamine signaling in the striatum. The human brain requires fast neural signal processing in a short period of less than a second. Dopamine is known to have the strongest effect on the brain’s neural signals, but the research team’s new “optical neural chip-based multi-signal brain monitoring technology” shows that changes in dopamine signals within the normal range do not affect processing of the brain’s neural signal. Dopamine is a chemical neuromodulator that plays an essential…
July 2, 2024 • Research Highlights Mental health care after trauma is critical, especially for people from racial and ethnic minorities who are at higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can have a negative impact, leading to anxiety or fear in everyday situations that harm a person’s health and well-being. Finding effective care for PTSD is generally difficult, but systemic disparities and limited access make it even more difficult for people from racial and ethnic minorities.A new study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health marks a step toward reducing disparities in mental health care. It…
Looking for a wellness subscription box to improve your mental or physical health? Here are nine of the best options.Looking for the best way to pamper yourself or someone you love? A wellness box subscription could be the perfect solution. Whether you’re into yoga, jogging, or just general health and wellness, you’re sure to find a pack that works for you. Let’s see what’s out there!Why subscribe to a Wellness Box?First of all. Of all the things you could sign up for, why choose a welcome box? Here are some benefits:1. It’s a gift that keeps on givingWhen you give…
Here’s the real difference between how men and women brag about sex Bragging about sex is as old as sex itself. People have always felt compelled to share stories about the sex they had last night (and how many times and in what positions!) Whether it’s in group chat or the weekly boys’ night out, sexual bragging is ubiquitous. However, that doesn’t mean all sex braggarts are created equal. Some are fun – and funny – to listen to, while others are just plain unpleasant. What is different about sex talk for straight men and women? When it comes to…
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today called on researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research to prepare for the next pandemic. They emphasized the importance of expanding research to include entire families of pathogens that can infect humans – regardless of perceived pandemic risk – as well as focusing on individual pathogens. The approach suggests using prototype pathogens as guides or locators to develop the knowledge base for entire pathogen families. At the Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2024 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the WHO R&D Plan on Epidemics…