Neuralink Begins Testing Brain Chips for Paralyzed Individuals

Elon Musk's company Neuralink has started recruiting volunteers to test brain chips. Neuralink recently received permission to recruit volunteers and is now looking for people with paralyzed hands and legs (tetraplegia) due to spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The volunteers will have a chip implanted in the area of the brain responsible for movement, allowing them to control a computer mouse or keyboard with their thoughts.

Risks of Early Consumption of Children's Champagne

The consumption of children's champagne at a young age poses a risk of future alcoholism. Narcologists claim that children can experience not only allergies and stomach problems after drinking carbonated drinks, but also the subsequent use of a beverage stylized as alcohol can be perceived by children as a game, which is likely to lead to alcoholism.

Swiss students develop a guide robot dog

Swiss students have developed a guide robot dog called RoboDog. It uses AI for autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance, equipped with modern sensors and computational units for efficient task execution.

The Perfect Water Pillow Invented in Germany

Germany has invented the perfect water pillow. Nitetronic F1 consists of two parts: the first 'water' part needs to be pre-filled with water and then attached to the second 'air' part. Thanks to the interaction of the water and air layers, the pillow acquires the most comfortable shape for your neck and head during sleep, providing ideal support and a cool sensation. It can be pre-ordered for $79.

Ultrasound Treatment: New Hope for Mental Disorders

Scientists in the UK have learned to treat mental disorders using ultrasound. Researchers have found that ultrasound therapy on specific areas of the brain can induce positive changes that last up to an hour. In the future, this discovery could pave the way for treating mental disorders, such as anxiety.

Dangers of Lying Down or Sleeping After Lunch

Endocrinologists declare that lying down or sleeping after lunch is dangerous for health. They state that due to the horizontal position, the esophageal sphincter performs its functions worse. Therefore, the habit of lying down or falling asleep after a meal can lead to a hiatal hernia. It is recommended to walk or sit after eating. It is only advisable to sleep after 2.5 hours.

The Brain's Own Cannabinoids Help Fight Stress

New research has revealed how the brain produces its own endocannabinoids to cope with stress. These endocannabinoids activate the same receptors as tetrahydrocannabinol from cannabis plants. In experiments conducted on mice, animals with removed endocannabinoid receptors experienced more severe stress.

Watermelon Seeds: A Healthy and Nutritious Snack

Watermelon seeds are not dangerous to health. Researchers have revealed that watermelon soothes muscle pain, improves skin condition, and even reduces the risk of cancer. Watermelon seeds are a natural source of manganese, phosphorus, potassium, protein, folic acid, essential fatty acids, iron, and zinc. These nutrients contribute to proper brain and nervous system functioning, while phosphorus promotes healthy bone formation and improves digestion.

Inheritance of Harmful Habits: Smoking, Alcohol Consumption, and Dietary Patterns

Do harmful habits get passed down through inheritance? Scientists have discovered that harmful habits can be inherited. Research has revealed that habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and dietary patterns can be transmitted from parents to children. Furthermore, children can inherit specific dietary preferences.

The Dangers of Packaged Juices: Harmful for Your Health

Packaged juices are dangerous for your health! These juices contain nothing beneficial — only artificial flavors, sugar, and preservatives. It is advisable to remove such beverages from your diet. The same goes for cocktails, energy drinks, and sugary alcoholic beverages. Due to their consumption, the risk of pancreatic damage is doubled, and one can develop reactive pancreatitis and type 2 diabetes much faster.

Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for People with Chronic Conditions

A study has shown that cannabis significantly improves the quality of life for people with chronic conditions. Chronic illnesses can seriously impair a person's physical, mental, and social functions. Therefore, scientists decided to investigate whether medical cannabis can enhance the lives of these individuals. According to the study's results, the overall quality of life assessment of patients significantly improved after several months of using medical cannabis. Chronic pain became less bothersome, and symptoms of fatigue, depression, and anxiety were reduced. Furthermore, despite a decrease in fatigue, cannabis had no impact on sleep quality.

Insomnia

Insomnia. We have all experienced the torturous state at least once in our lives, when the darkness, accompanied by its silence, the loud snoring of a spouse, a crying child - all of this becomes too much. You have already been to the bathroom three times, drank a glass of water, had a snack, counted all the sheep, and now eagerly await morning. Sleep is a natural physiological process in which excessive mental activity plays a negative role. If you are a young, healthy person, insomnia is likely related to your emotional state. Sleep is too delicate a substance to not be affected by your life problems. Among other causes, restless leg syndrome (Ekbom's syndrome), obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, various pain syndromes, and much more can be to blame.

Introducing ErgoSportive: The Smart Bed that Combats Snoring

In the USA, a 'smart' bed has been invented to combat snoring. ErgoSportive automatically adjusts to the user, monitors their sleep activity through trackers, wakes them up with gentle vibrations, and raises their head to open up the airways for optimal oxygen flow.

Benefits of Air Humidifiers for Home

Air humidifiers. The main advantage of this device for home is maintaining the optimal microclimate in the apartment. Already in a week, you will notice the benefits of using an air humidifier, namely: breathing becomes easier, sleeping becomes more comfortable; mucus stops accumulating in the throat, the nose does not dry out overnight; the skin becomes more elastic; allergies to household dust decrease. There will also be benefits for the home. In 2-3 months, the appearance of indoor plants will improve, wooden furniture will stop drying out and creaking, and children will get sick less with a cold.

The Benefits of Blueberries

Blueberries are used for treating diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion. They help strengthen the immune system and are beneficial for anemia. Blueberries reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. They significantly improve memory and cognitive abilities, helping to keep the brain young. Blueberries are highly praised for the invaluable health benefits they bring to humans. No medications can replace the healing properties of these forest berries.

Is chewing gum good for your teeth?

Is chewing gum good for your teeth? It's important to consider when and how long you chew gum. If the gum is sugar-free and you chew it for 2-3 minutes after a meal, then yes - it's more likely to be beneficial as it helps clean your teeth and aids digestion. However, if you chew gum frequently, for extended periods, or instead of eating, it can cause significant damage to your stomach.

How to Properly Digest Meat and What Not to Eat with It

How and with what to eat meat for proper digestion. It is not recommended to consume high-carbohydrate and starchy foods along with meat - sugar, sweets, fruits, potatoes, pasta, cereals. Vegetables are an excellent side dish for meat. They help in the more complete assimilation of animal protein. Do not drink water or other beverages while consuming meat. After consuming any protein food, especially animal protein, take a break for at least 2 hours (preferably 3-4 hours). Do not eat meat for breakfast. In the morning, our body needs carbohydrates, from which cells produce energy. Eat meat warm. Cold meat is much more difficult to digest - it spends less time in the stomach, does not have enough time to process and enters the intestines in an insufficiently ready form.

MeetLily: Free AI-powered Alternative to Psychotherapy in Real Time

MeetLily is a virtual psychotherapist that not only sounds like a real conversation partner, but also adapts to the individual characteristics of each person in real time. The neural network will listen to you and provide guidance on how to solve your problem or overcome depression. The service is free and supports conversations in Russian.

Scientists Find a Simple Way to Make Unhealthy Food Healthier

Scientists have found a simple way to make unhealthy food healthier. They have experimentally proven that the use of herbs and spices can reduce the amount of harmful fats, salt, and sugar in food. Its taste, meanwhile, will not deteriorate.

Apples + Chocolate = Health and Joy

Apples are rich in the anti-inflammatory quercetin, which also lowers the risk of allergies, heart attacks, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, prostate and lung cancer. Chocolate contains catechins, which reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis and cancer. When combined, quercetin and catechins prevent thrombosis and improve the condition of the cardiovascular system. It is not necessary to peel apples, thus depriving yourself of antioxidants that fight liver, breast, and colorectal cancer. Apples are best eaten unpeeled, but be sure to thoroughly chew them. And they are best enjoyed with chocolate fondue.