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New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (May 12-15), identifies the optimal weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize the risk of death from any cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease. The findings, based on health data from UK Biobank, show that for adults aged 65 and under, maintaining a body mass index (BMI) within the normal range of 23–25 kg/m² was associated with the lowest risk of death from cardiovascular disease . But for people over 65, being moderately overweight with a BMI…
There’s no doubt about it: Being a mom is exhausting. Throw in the endless mental and physical tasks of parenting, add in disrupted sleep, and then sprinkle in the usual stressors of work — and life — and you have a recipe for major burnout. No wonder the hashtag #tiredmom has almost 200,000 posts on TikTokand over 600,000 on Instagram. But sometimes, exhaustion reaches a whole new level. While it’s easy to dismiss being overly tired as just a natural part of motherhood, feeling like you have zero energy left could be a sign that something deeper is going on.…
Originally published in January 2019. Image Courtesy: Mark McCammon via pexels.com This winter has been uncomfortably cold for Hyderabad. Interestingly, before the cold was the allergy season when almost everyone suffered or still suffers from colds and coughs and flu and what not. The change of season is hard on the body, especially when your immune system is not at its best. But, did you know that your house is making you sick? Dust mites, mold, cockroaches and pollen can be the main reasons for your headaches, congestion, sinuses and even your mental health. The interesting part is that these…
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These chickpea energy balls taste like cookie dough with no added sugar or flour. They’re made with wholesome plant-based ingredients like chickpeas, flax, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, dates and dark chocolate chips. This healthy snack contains plenty of protein to keep you full between meals and help tired muscles recover after a workout. These cookie dough-inspired energy balls are so delicious, you’ll be excited to add more plant-based protein to your recovery routine. Pack a batch to have on hand when you’re hungry or need protein after exercise. Components To make these simple energy bites, you need a few…
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…