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An important new study released by The Lancet Neurology shows that, in 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide were living with a neurological condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) contributed to the analysis of the Global Burden of Disease, Injury and Risk Factor (GBD) 2021 data. Neurological diseases are now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. The total amount of disability, illness and premature death (known as disability-adjusted life years, DALYs) caused by neurological conditions has increased by 18% since 1990. More than 80% of neurological deaths and health loss occur in low- and middle-income countries,…
Do you ever feel like your brain is invaded by strange or painful thoughts that pop out of nowhere, often at the most inconvenient times? Our minds are extremely complex mechanisms that are not entirely under our control, and there are many reasons why we may have unwanted thoughts that feel out of character or against what you personally believe or would ever act. Some examples of intrusive thoughts include: Hurting yourself Hurt someone close to you Doing something extremely violent, like throwing a rock at someone Sexually graphic fantasies that don’t turn you on You imagine yourself or your…
Wendy Ouriel I spent 4 years in the basement of my university working in an electron microscopy lab. And even though there were 30,000 students at the university, I was pretty much working alone down there. During my time earning my degree I learned about biological growth of all kinds which led to my research in antiaging biology and eventually skin care biology. But my research on black widow spiders required me to become proficient in electron microscopy techniques and histology, which are slowly fading into the ether of classical research techniques and slowly becoming lost knowledge. Once at the…
Not everyone feels comfortable talking about sex with their partner. We tell you how to improve sexual communication for a better sex life.Sex is not just about the physical act. It also includes some teasing, foreplay dolls and also talk about pleasure and sex. Good sexual communication can not only make your sex life more enjoyable, but also enhance intimacy, build trust and ensure mutual satisfaction. But not many people like to talk about sex. Either they are shy or just not comfortable. The key is to work on improving sexual communication with your partner. Just follow some tips from…
Blood is a remarkable material: it must remain fluid inside the blood vessels, but clot as quickly as possible outside them, to stop the bleeding. The chemical cascade that makes this possible is well understood for vertebrate blood. But hemolymph, the equivalent of blood in insects, has a very different composition, lacking mostly red blood cells, hemoglobin and platelets and having amoeba-like cells called hemocytes instead of white blood cells for immune defense. The caterpillar of another species of moth, the yellow striped oak (Anisota peigleri). Image source: Konstantin Kornev Just like blood, hemolymph clots quickly outside the body. How…
Medically tested by Melanie Fiorella, MDAdios, ashwagandha. Ciao, calcium. The latest social media love supplement is magnesium. From the sleepy girl mocktail to migraines, there’s a lot of buzz about the benefits of magnesium. But how much of this is true and should you consider taking a magnesium supplement?We turned to Melanie Fiorella, MDprimary care physician and director of the Center for Integrative Education at the University of California, San Diego, to get the facts. What is magnesium? Magnesium is a natural minerals in your body. It helps you regulate your blood sugar and blood pressure and helps with nerve…
“style=”;” /> Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably experienced the wonderful world of fermented foods (oh hey there, kombucha, kimchi and kefir!). And it’s not just flower children singing the praises of these gut-friendly goodies anymore. Now everyone and their nan is aboard the “happy gut flora” express. But hold on to your pickles, folks, because this ancient method of food preservation isn’t just a treat for your tummy (and taste buds)… it’s a bonus for your skin, too! What *is* fermentation? Before you reach for that extra serving of sauerkraut, let’s back up a bit. Did…
The topic of erectile dysfunction (ED) is sometimes covered as taboo. As a result, there is a lot of inaccurate information about its Physical Causes Erectile dysfunction. The truth is that ED can have a wide range of physical causes. We will look at the most typical physical reasons for ED in this blog post. Finding a solution that works for you can be made easier by knowing these issues: Portliness Diabetes High blood pressure Heart disease Low testosterone levels Sleep disorder Portliness Obesity has been linked to erectile dysfunction (ED) in several ways. First, being overweight can lead to…
Let’s talk about this hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG for short. It’s something your body makes when you’re pregnant. But sometimes, doctors give hCG injections to help with fertility treatments.Here’s the deal: These shots can help the eggs in your ovaries get ready to make a baby. They also keep your progesterone levels up, which is extremely important for a healthy pregnancy. Additionally, hCG is what those pee sticks and blood tests look for to see if you’re pregnant.In this article, we will break down how these hCG shots work in fertility treatments. We’ll also talk about when…
This single-serve oatmeal cookie has wonderfully crunchy edges and a luscious center, making it the perfect cookie. It’s wonderfully spiced with cinnamon and a great cookie to add raisins to if you like them. Single-serve cookie recipes are great if you don’t have freezer space for leftovers or if you really love a cookie right out of the oven. But you can make more than one, this recipe should work for a small oatmeal cookie recipe (up to 4 cookies). I am a big fan of cookies, even raisin oatmeal cookies! There’s something special about combining oats, lots of cinnamon,…