What health is.....

Health is the most important aspect of life. It actually is life itself.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Arthritis

"Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis."

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-reducing-thumb-arthritis-pain/?mc_id=us&utm_source=pes&utm_medium=e&utm_content=engagement&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=patloy&cauid=122853

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Feet

"Salon pedicures can be a treat for your feet, but sometimes they cause infection -- even if you bring your own tools."

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-things-that-hurt-feet?ecd=wnl_gdh_091224&ctr=wnl-gdh-091224_supportTop_cta_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

High Blood Pressure

"High blood pressure -- in men and women -- is a big problem."https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure?ecd=wnl_gdh_091224&ctr=wnl-gdh-091224_supportTop_cta_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Microplastics

"Microplastics: the itty-bitty particles scattered throughout our food, beauty products, and even the air we breathe."

https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20240905/how-microplastics-may-trigger-weight-gain?ecd=wnl_gdh_091224&ctr=wnl-gdh-091224_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Rapa Nui

"The remote Pacific island of Rapa Nui, commonly known as Easter Island, never experienced a "self-inflicted population collapse," a new analysis of ancient DNA reveals."https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/easter-islands-population-never-collapsed-but-it-did-have-contact-with-native-americans-dna-study-suggests

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

NASA health benifits

"NASA researchers will soon benefit from a suite of experiments flying aboard a new fully-commercial human spaceflight mission, strengthening future agency science as we venture to the Moon, Mars and beyond."

https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nasa-to-test-telemedicine-gather-essential-health-data-with-polaris-dawn-crew/

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years.https://www.ba-bamail.com/tips-life-hacks-and-diy/12-helpful-uses-for-eucalyptus-oil/

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Mobile Phones increasing Brain Cancer

"The relationship between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer is a debate that's been around almost as long as mobile phones themselves."

https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/mobile-phones-cancer-who/?utm_source=New+Atlas+Subscribers&utm_campaign=20606c7858-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_09_05_12_51&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-20606c7858-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Ancestors of Humans

"In the more than six million years since people and chimpanzees split from their common ancestor, human brains have rapidly amassed tissue that helps decision-making and self-control."


https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02784-w?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

fMRI

"Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), neuroscientists have identified several regions of the brain that are responsible for processing language."https://news.mit.edu/2024/scientists-find-neurons-process-language-on-different-timescales-0826?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Friday, August 23, 2024

Mini Brain

"They say their "mini-brain" can sense and respond to its environment."

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63195653

Alzheimer’s new drug

"Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University report that they were able to successfully put tadpoles of Xenopus laevis frogs into a hibernation-like torpor state using donepezil (DNP), a drug approved by the FDA to treat Alzheimer’s."

https://wyss.harvard.edu/news/alzheimers-drug-may-someday-help-save-lives-by-inducing-a-state-of-suspended-animation/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Monday, August 19, 2024

Brain Injury

"When a patient with a brain injury is unresponsive, doctors turn to certain basic tests to see if they could still have some awareness: calling their name, clapping near their ear or inserting a cotton swab in their nose."

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/brain-scans-unresponsive-patients-show-detectable-activity-rcna166664?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

EV particles

"Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new class of RNAs packed into tiny particles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) that could revolutionize how cancer and other diseases are diagnosed."


https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2024/mount-sinai-researchers-discover-novel-nanoparticles-in-blood-with-potential-to-transform-cancer-diagnosis?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Friday, August 16, 2024

Genes

"Janice Sellers, a professional genealogist in Gresham, Oregon, has studied her family’s history for decades, and she’s uncovered a few twists along the way."


https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02536-w?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email

Opioid Crisis

"In 2023, more than 100,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses."

https://news.mit.edu/2024/implantable-sensor-could-reverse-opioid-overdoses-0814?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Drinking

"There’s a reason you’ve reached the decision to quit or cut back."

https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-how-to-quit-drinking?ecd=wnl_gdh_081424&ctr=wnl-gdh-081424_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Camptodactyly

"Camptodactyly-Arthropathy-Coxa Vara-Pericarditis Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple parts of the body."https://facts.net/lifestyle/health/15-facts-about-camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa-vara-pericarditis-syndrome/?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=automailer&utm_content=rec

Biemond Syndrome

"Biemond Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body."https://facts.net/lifestyle/health/20-facts-about-biemond-syndrome/?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=automailer&utm_content=rec

Cancer Related Fatigue

"Cancer-related fatigue is a common and often overwhelming side effect experienced by many individuals undergoing cancer treatment."https://facts.net/lifestyle/health/20-facts-about-cancer-related-fatigue/?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=automailer&utm_content=rec

Benzodiazepine

"Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome can be a challenging experience for those who have used these medications for anxiety, insomnia, or other conditions."


https://facts.net/lifestyle/health/20-facts-about-benzodiazepine-withdrawal-syndrome/?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=automailer&utm_content=rec

Battered Person Syndrome

"Battered Person Syndrome is a serious condition that affects many individuals who have experienced prolonged abuse."


https://facts.net/lifestyle/health/20-facts-about-battered-person-syndrome/?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=automailer&utm_content=rec

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Ancient DNA

"An ancient DNA (aDNA) study at the 17th-century English colony of Jamestown, Virginia, has identified two of the town's earliest settlers, and revealed an unexpected family secret."https://phys.org/news/2024-08-jamestown-dna-year-mystery-unexpectedly.html?utm_source=webpush&utm_medium=push#google_vignette

Dairy Allergy

"A "hysterical" mother screamed “she’s dead” after her daughter, 13, drank hot chocolate with cows’ milk despite a severe dairy allergy."https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-screamed-shes-dead-pharmacy-33456493?int_source=push#google_vignette

Psychopharmacology

"The journal Psychopharmacology has retracted three papers about MDMA-assisted therapy based on what the publication said was unethical conduct at one of the study sites where the research took place."https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/health/mdma-ptsd-retractions.html?auth=login-google1tap&login=google1tap&smid=url-share&unlocked_article_code=1.CU4.d8XF.cVqSdXmH8OMa

Specialist Appointment

"An appointment with a specialist can feel high pressure."

https://www.mayoclinic.org/connected-care/heres-how-to-prep-for-a-specialist-appointment/vid-20412360?mc_id=us&utm_source=pes&utm_medium=e&utm_content=engagement&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=patloy&cauid=122853

Tissue Models

"Mayo Clinic researchers are using technology to produce tissue models of different body parts to study damaged or diseased tissues and organs."https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/3d-bioprinting-transforming-medical-images-into-human-tissue/?mc_id=us&utm_source=pes&utm_medium=e&utm_content=engagement&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=patloy&cauid=122853

Bacteria Orgnization

"Scientists have discovered a new way bacteria organize themselves during cell division, which they describe as “dying to align.” In this process, misaligned filaments in the cell naturally break down, allowing a ring structure to form at the center, which is crucial for the cell to divide properly."


https://interestingengineering.com/science/dying-align-bacteria-cell-healing-materials?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding

"Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a sign of a disorder in the digestive tract. The blood often shows up in stool or vomit but isn't always obvious. Stool may look black or tarry."


https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastrointestinal-bleeding/symptoms-causes/syc-20372729?mc_id=us&utm_source=pes&utm_medium=e&utm_content=engagement&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=patloy&cauid=122853

Extremophiles

"‘Extremophiles’ are organisms that can survive, and even thrive, in the harshest of environments, including inside scorching hydrothermal vents, sub-zero Antarctic ice and the crushing pressures of Earth’s crust."

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02553-9?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Ghee

"Ghee is a type of clarified butter used in the cuisines of India and the Middle East." https://time.com/5571810/is-ghee-healthy/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_campaign=newsletter+health+default+ac&utm_content=+++20240806+++body&et_rid=206210025&lctg=206210025

Flossing

"Each time you brush and floss, you’re doing more than freshening your breath and preserving your smile. Research suggests you may also be improving your overall health—and maybe even extending your lifespan." https://time.com/7006165/flossing-teeth-benefits/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_campaign=newsletter+health+default+ac&utm_content=+++20240806+++body&et_rid=206210025&lctg=206210025

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Packaging of Food

"If you place just about anything in a pretty package, there's a very good chance that someone will buy it. All too often, we don't give a second thought as to what we are taking off a supermarket shelf, but doing that could be damaging our health." https://www.ba-bamail.com/tips-life-hacks-and-diy/food-you-should-avoid-in-a-supermarket/

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Dietary Fat

"Dietary fat is one of the three macronutrients we need for optimal health. Most people need to get about 20–35% of their calories from fat." https://www.health.com/how-many-grams-of-fat-per-day-8575275?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=13997610-20240801&utm_campaign=healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080124&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Listeria outbreak

"At least two people have died and 28 have been hospitalized in a Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats at deli counters in the Midwest and Eastern United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." https://www.verywellhealth.com/sliced-deli-meats-listeria-outbreak-8681561?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14014348-20240801&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywellhealth-newsalert_relationship-builder&utm_content=080124&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Baby Mice Brain

"Researchers have identified neurons in the brains of baby mice that enable them to form a unique, strong bond with their mother in the first few days of life." https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02470-x?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Ultrathin Ferroelectric Material

"In 2021, a team led by MIT physicists reported creating a new ultrathin ferroelectric material, or one where positive and negative charges separate into different layers. " https://news.mit.edu/2024/new-transistors-superlative-properties-could-have-broad-electronics-applications-0726?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Heart Health

"Heart health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, often overlooked until issues arise. It encompasses the functionality and condition of the heart, influencing how efficiently it pumps blood throughout the body. " https://weightlosstipsforyou.net/how-to-boost-your-heart-health/?utm_source=-3&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=07-30-2024-how-to-boost-your-heart-health&utm_term=254473816&utm_content=sp

Monday, July 29, 2024

Gallbladder

"The gallbladder, a small, pear-shaped organ tucked beneath the liver, plays a crucial role in your digestive process by storing and concentrating bile, a fluid produced by the liver to help digest fats." https://healthlifeguru.com/signs-your-gallbladder-is-in-trouble/?utm_source=-3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=254473816&utm_content=5&utm_campaign=2024-07-29-Signs_Your_Gallbladder_Is_In_Trouble%20-%20Blog---JENG-FIXED

Nails

"Nail health often serves as a subtle yet revealing window into an individual’s overall well-being." https://healthlifeguru.com/what-your-nail-health-reveals-about-you/?utm_source=-3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=254473816&utm_content=5&utm_campaign=2024-07-29-What_Your_Nail_Health_Reveals_About_You%20-%20Guide

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Lung Cancer

"Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. But this wasn't always the case." https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/ss/slideshow-lung-cancer-overview?ecd=wnl_gdh_072724&ctr=wnl-gdh-072724_supportBottom_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Fast Food

"Fast food is convenient and cheap, but you pay a bigger price in the long run." https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-fast-food-your-body?ecd=wnl_gdh_072724&ctr=wnl-gdh-072724_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Cognitive Health

"The changes can begin in middle age, but they’re not usually noticeable until decades later." https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20240717/the-aging-brain-is-decline-preventable?ecd=wnl_gdh_072724&ctr=wnl-gdh-072724_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Depression or COVID

"In 2021, Emma Javits, 35, thought she was going through a really, really bad depressive episode: She was barely able to get out of bed and do basic tasks." https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240718/depression-or-long-covid-understanding-overlapping-symptoms?ecd=wnl_gdh_072724&ctr=wnl-gdh-072724_supportTop_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Cinnamon

"Who doesn’t love the smell of cinnamon?"

https://healthlifeguru.com/6-health-benefits-of-cinnamon/?utm_source=-3&utm_term=254473816&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=6_Health_Benefits_Of_Cinnamon#google_vignette

Thursday, May 2, 2024

IV

"Intravenous (IV) therapy, or IV infusion, is a way to give a person medicine or fluids directly into a vein."

https://www.verywellhealth.com/iv-therapy-5216194?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=12827417-20240502&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywellhealth-newsalert_relationship-builder&utm_content=050224&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Vitamins

"Vitamin toxicity occurs when you take an excessive amount of a vitamin that is otherwise an essential nutrient needed to keep the body healthy."

https://www.verywellhealth.com/vitamin-toxicity-4776094?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=12827417-20240502&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywellhealth-newsalert_relationship-builder&utm_content=050224&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Vacation amenities

"Luxury vacations now often feature not just five-star amenities and breathtaking views but also intravenous vitamin treatments."

https://www.verywellhealth.com/iv-vitamin-therapy-8640486?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=12827417-20240502&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywellhealth-newsalert_relationship-builder&utm_content=050224&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Yoga benifits

"In today’s 24/7 world with shocking news bombarding us, electronic devices beeping for attention, and an inbox full of emails that seem to need an immediate reply, it’s no wonder stress levels are at an all-time high. "

https://www.health.harvard.edu/promotions/harvard-health-publications/introduction-to-yoga?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PA20240502-Yoga&utm_id=6958469&dlv-emuid=e07b4e13-acbe-4e47-91b0-0e7ac5ff035b&dlv-mlid=6958469

Lungs

Snapple Real Fact #1745: The left lung is smaller than the right lung to leave room for your heart.

MRI reveal

"In a paper titled, "Multimodal MRI reveals brainstem connections that sustain wakefulness in human consciousness," published in Science Translational Medicine, a group of researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital, created a connectivity map of a brain network that they propose is critical to human consciousness."

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-brain-imaging-reveals-critical-human.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter#google_vignette

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Baking Soda

"Baking soda is essential for making baked goods rise — but its applications don’t end there."

https://betterreport.com/surprising-uses-for-baking-soda/

Monday, January 15, 2024

Dirty kitchen

"Your kitchen may be dirtier than you think."

https://betterreport.com/the-dirtiest-things-in-your-kitchen/