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Part 2 —The four brain characters and the wisdom of two brains In Part 1, I introduced you to the truth that the two hemispheres of our brain are actually like two different minds or personalities that work within us and cause big problems if they don’t work together. Harvard-trained neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor learned firsthand about how the two hemispheres of the brain work when she suffered a massive stroke in her left hemisphere. Once he recovered, he wrote the book, The stroke of my insight, who recounted her experiences and what she learned and a recent book, Whole…
I’m not a fan of overeating. In fact, I believe that consistently overeating is one of the unhealthiest things a person can do because it puts you in a state of constant excess energy. Excess means you can’t handle the food you get. It means your cells are literally full, your organs are overworked, and your hormones aren’t working the way they’re supposed to. Overeating is actually inflammatory, so if you do it every day you have chronic inflammation. And that’s not even mentioning the impact it has on obesity. But we’re human – we party. Whether it’s a holiday…
Testosterone is a critical hormone for the male body. Testosterone gives men energy, sex drive, muscle mass, motivation and overall health. As men age, their testosterone naturally declines. This is difficult for many men because symptoms of low testosterone include: Low sex drive Problems with erection Low sperm count Sleep problems such as insomnia Decreased muscle size and strength Bone loss Increase in body fat Depression Some related studies also show that low testosterone may increase the risk of dementia. This article will explain the correlation in a simple yet thorough way. Does low testosterone increase the risk of dementia?…
What is Post Nut Clarity? Post Nut Clarity is a phrase used to describe the feeling of immediate clarity or tolerance after orgasm. It is also known as post-nut syndrome. Both phrases are used interchangeably. It is a state of mind in which one’s mind is clear and free of distracting ideas or emotions. Cenforce, Fildena, and Vidalist are prescription drugs that doctors recommend to men to maintain an erection and increase self-confidence. Concept of post walnut clarity: This is definitely a common term. it is not a medical term. There is no medical or neurological phrase that is comparable.…
Annual check-ins with your primary care provider are a key part of maintaining your health. But did you know there are different types of annual physicals? Between annual checks, screenings and follow-up vaccinationsyou may be wondering what to ask for when scheduling your appointment. Dr. Bincy A Joseph, family medicine physician at Advocate Medical Group in Libertyville, Ill., says most people should undergo a routine physical examination once a year. “We recommend an annual exam, even if you feel well,” says Dr. Joseph. “During this appointment, we perform a physical exam, check your weight and vital signs, and update your…
In a recent review published in the journal Diabetes Treatment, researchers weighed the evidence on ketogenic diets and their effectiveness for treating type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and gestational diabetes (GD). Their findings suggest that many questions about this topic remain unresolved and that much further research is needed before ketogenic diets can be included in clinical practice guidelines for diabetes. Study: Does a ketogenic diet have a place in diabetes clinical practice? Review of current evidence and controversysmall. Image credit: Chinnapong / Shutterstock A growing global burden of diabetes Diabetes, which results from impaired glucoregulatory control…
When starting any new sport, it’s smart to build up slowly, and it’s especially important with a high-intensity sport like running. If you do too much too soon, you’re likely to burn out or injure yourself. So if you’re looking for how to increase your running time, you need to start with a plan.For the tips you need to develop your running, Coach spoke to the Olympian and Runna coach Stef Kessel.How do you run more safely?“There are two things I will emphasize here. If you look online or talk to many trainers they will say the rule of thumb…
Over 582,000 people across the country experienced homelessness on one night in 2022. The Point-in-Time (PIT) census is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people who experienced homelessness on one night in January. The PIT number is valuable for quantifying homelessness, identifying year-over-year trends, and supporting policy development. Key additional findings from the 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress (14.8 MB) and Homeless and Subpopulation Continuum of Care Report (178 KB) include: 21 percent of people experiencing homelessness reported having a serious mental illness and 16 percent reported having a substance use disorder. 16% increase among people experiencing…
For many of us, group chats are part of the fabric of our social lives. These groups, formed on apps like Messenger or Whatsapp, can be as large as a hundred people or as small as three. We use them for organizing individual tasks or events, managing repetitive coordination between groups such as sports clubs or work groups, and maintaining contact with family and friends. In the best cases, group chats can provide important spaces for construction and maintenance relationships. They can be places of joy, solidarity and refuge. But they can also be burdensome and create feelings of anxiety…
Life can suddenly become busy and stressful. And in today’s world, our stress levels are higher than ever. But many people actually make their lives much more difficult than they need to be, without realizing it. My name is Freeman and I am an international life coach who has gone from survival to prosperity through simple but effective changes. Now I help others do the same. So how do you know if you’re making your life more difficult than it needs to be? Here are some simple signs that can help you understand yourself, as well as lead to more…