More bacteria live in reusable bottles than on a toilet seat.

American water purification experts have found 40,000 times more bacteria on refillable bottles than on a toilet seat. Two types of microbes live on dishes: Gram-negative rods and bacilli. The former can cause pneumonia and other serious infections, while the latter can cause gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Apple headphones will turn into a hearing aid.

In the next year or two, the headset will be improved to meet the requirements of devices for people with hearing loss. However, experts are sure that improved headphones will not replace a full-fledged hearing aid.

Autism in humans could be due to an ancient virus.

Ancient viruses altered the human genome, which could cause some forms of autism in people. These conclusions were reached by Japanese scientists after experiments with mice. The human genome contains fragments of ancient retroviruses - approximately 8% of DNA. In most cases, they do not affect the state of the body, but sometimes they can play a role in some processes. Geneticists need more research to determine exactly how the activation of regions in the genome affects susceptibility to autism. This will help develop new therapies.

Gadgets increase the risk of suicide in children.

In children aged 9-11, every extra hour spent on a smartphone or tablet screen increases the risk of suicidal thoughts or even attempts in the next two years by 9%. Correspondence in instant messengers, video chats, watching videos and video games negatively affect the psyche of children. American scientists came to such conclusions during the observation of 11.6 thousand children of the corresponding age.

Uttanasana - forward bend

It will help not only stretch the back of the legs and lower back, but also add flexibility to the mind. It will also calm the tossing of thoughts, relieve symptoms of depression and stimulate the liver and kidneys. This asana itself relieves headaches and eliminates insomnia. And when performed outdoors, the positive impact will only increase. Practical advice: if you want to increase the stretch in the lower back, slightly bend your knees: then the load will go to the sacrum. Parivritta Parshvakonasana - Turned Side Angle Pose. This asana strengthens the legs, ankles and knees and stretches the muscles of the entire body: the groin, along the spine, chest and shoulders. That is, it will perfectly relieve stress after, for example, a steep ascent or a long walk. If you can't balance, place your back heel on a support, such as a tree trunk or large rock.

Avoiding social media improves immunity.

Scientists from the UK have found that people improve their health, sleep and immunity if they spend less time on social networks. In addition, they have reduced symptoms of depression and feelings of loneliness. The study involved 50 students aged 20 to 25 years. It found that those who used social media less, on average, improved immune function by 15%, sleep quality by 50%, and depression symptoms by 30%.

How is Critical Alignment Yoga different from other yoga styles?

Critical alignment yoga meets all these criteria and gives a person the opportunity to deeply study his body from the functions of the spine to the psychological causes that cause deformation of the body. The practice has a therapeutic effect and works with already manifested injuries and problems of the spine (hernia, protrusion, scoliosis), as well as with pain of unknown origin. The Critical Alignment method uses special equipment to release and stretch different parts of the spine (eg, lower back, thoracic and cervical region) that changes the stiffened bone and muscle structures.

How is Critical Alignment Yoga different from other yoga styles?

Let's immediately define that for a modern person living in society, yoga is most often associated with asanas and breathing techniques, static and dynamic meditations designed to improve health, give more energy, relieve tension, resist stress, improve concentration and attention to yourself and others.

Scientists have found that friendship in old age prolongs life.

Chinese researchers have proven that regular meetings with friends at a later age increase life expectancy. For people over 80, daily communication more than halves the risk of death. While one in five of the elderly living alone died during a five-year follow-up, only one in 14 socially active people died during that time. Even those who communicated only occasionally had a lower risk of death.

Sales of ear cleaning systems have begun, in the form of regular headphones.

OtoSet are equipped with transparent containers and an upper chamber with a liquid solution that enters the ears. The liquid destroys the earwax, and the pump pulls it along with the solution to the bottom of the containers. The system costs ~$3,000 - an FDA approved medical device. Only medical professionals can carry out the procedure.

Dedicated to coffee lovers...

Caffeine increases the risk of developing drug addiction and different types of dependent behavior. It is known that people who drink coffee, compared with those who abstain from it, have a higher percentage of obesity, as well as smoke and drink alcohol more. This information has also been proven in experiments: experimental rats were kept for a certain time on a diet made up of refined products (approximately the same diet preferred by most American schoolchildren). Then, the animals were offered a choice of 10%-alcohol or water. Many of the rats tested preferred alcohol. When coffee was added to the food, alcohol consumption increased significantly. Coffee lovers also have a craving for other types of drugs. They not only smoke more, but more often use various sedative medications. So, think about this throughly when you once again are helping yourself to your favorite beverage…

To burn calories from a glass of beer, you need to walk 5,000 steps.

The creators of the WeWard mobile app have calculated how many calories are in the most popular alcoholic drinks. They also indicated the number of steps it takes to make up for them. A glass of cider contains about 240 calories, which are burned in approximately 51 minutes of walking. Slightly less cost will require light beer - its 200 calories can be burned in about 5000 steps. This walk will take about 43 minutes. A glass of champagne contains 90 calories, and you only need to walk 2520 steps in about 19 minutes. The most dietary portion of whiskey turned out to be - it has only 60 calories. In order to burn them, it would take about 1680 steps to walk in about 12 minutes.

Scientists have created edible sensors to monitor health.

They have successfully tested new biodegradable sensors for monitoring heart rate and temperature. They are made from salt, seaweed and graphene. Such devices are safer for humans than other analogues, and more accurately record the vital signs of the body. In addition, they do not contain microplastics that enter water sources as they decompose.

AI has been taught to predict a person's chance of surviving cancer.

Canadian agency BC Cancer, led by Dr. John Nunez, said it had trained a neural network based on 47,625 cases. And now she, reading the doctor's notes, very accurately predicts the outcome of treatment, advises life hacks from other doctors and helps a lot in the process of therapy.

Scientists have learned how to print biomaterials directly inside the human body.

Researchers from Australia have presented a prototype device for 3D printing of living cells directly inside the body. A miniature robot can create biomaterial without major surgery. The new 3D bioprinter allows biomaterials to be directly delivered to target tissues or organs using a minimally invasive approach. This system enables accurate 3D reconstruction of injuries within the body.

Sleep mask improves memory and attention.

A recent study found that wearing a sleep mask can improve cognitive performance the next day. Participants in the experiment demonstrated higher levels of episodic memory and attentiveness. The cycle of sleep and wakefulness is regulated by the change in illumination day and night. Therefore, any light sources such as the sun, street lights and gadget screens can affect the quality of relaxation.

IKEA buffets are experimenting with insect menus.

The goal is to get people to think about how much meat they are consuming and encourage them to consider alternative sources of protein. New mealworm meatballs developed by the IKEA Food Lab. They came up with not only meatballs with worms. Also bug burgers, soilless salad, "green" ice cream and a vegan hot dog. These are all experimental dishes and will not be available in all IKEA stores. But this is a possible future for our nutrition, as the insect world is more environmentally friendly than farmed animals. Sooner or later the world will come to this. It remains to be hoped that it will be edible to taste.

By 2035, half of the people on Earth will be overweight.

This was stated by experts from the World Obesity Federation (such exists). The experts added that obesity will be higher among children and young people. At the same time, the number of obese people will grow faster in poor countries. And at the moment, 38% of people in the world suffer from the disease.

Exercise is one and a half times better than medications for depression symptoms.

Scientists from Australia say that exercise should be the main treatment for depression. They cope with the symptoms of this disease one and a half times more effective than regular consultations with doctors and taking medications. The most effective were high-intensity, but short-term sports, such as a short run in the park. Yoga, Pilates and walking have also had a positive effect.

Practicing tree pose with mindfulness.

Technique. The whole leg is vertical, straight. The second leg is bent at the knee, its foot is located on the inner thigh of the skating leg, the heel is closer to the groin of the skating leg, and the fingers are pointing down to the floor. The knee of the bent leg is directed to the side (right, if it is the right leg). The supporting leg, torso, head and arms are vertical. Vrikshasana is a very simple pose. Any experienced yoga teacher will tell you this. But this is true only at first glance. Technically, it is not enough to stand on one leg - you need to hold on, release all tension, relax the supporting leg. Look for balance not in an external support, not to cling to the surface of the floor with your eyes, but to find it deep inside.