Scientists have reported that cats and dogs help keep the human brain healthy.

Older people who have had cats or dogs older than 5 years perform better on cognitive tests than others. They also have better short-term and long-term memory. Now scientists are trying to prove what exactly causes such an effect on the human brain.

Korean startup Motion Pillow has unveiled a pillow that helps fight snoring.

The device automatically adjusts the position of the snorer's head until the unpleasant noise subsides. Price - $400, expensive, but what you wouldn't give for a quiet sleep.

The Italian company GAIT-TECH has created a smart insole.

It will redistribute the increased pressure of the weight along the entire foot. Italian shoe designer Diego Dolcini promises that the insole he developed will soften the impact of the ground when walking and redistribute weight pressure along the foot. The insole is made from recycled polymer to help relieve pain and prevent injury. It is built into the shoe at the manufacturing stage, so it is not felt when worn. The manufacturers promise that a pair of insoles will cost less than 20 euros, which makes it affordable.

The smell of chocolate helps to lose weight.

In the experiment, participants were asked to wear chocolate-scented T-shirts and imagine being served a bowl of ice cream. It turned out that those who felt the chocolate smell the longest wanted to eat sweets. This could probably be because the smell of something tasty unconsciously reminds people of their goal to eat less and makes them restrain themselves.

L'Oreal presented the printer for drawing eyebrows.

Using a special application on your smartphone, you can select the desired shape and print settings, then simply point L'Oreal Brow Magic to the desired area of ​​skin, a couple of minutes and your eyebrows are ready.

Project Leonardo

Sony has unveiled Project Leonardo, a PS5 controller for people with disabilities. The device can be customized to your needs thanks to a set of buttons of different shapes and sizes. There is no release date for Project Leonardo yet. It can be used both as a main controller and as an addition to DualSense.

Acer released a table with a built-in exercise bike.

eKinekt BD 3 allows you to work on your PC and play sports at the same time. While pedaling, kinetic energy is generated to recharge the gadgets on the table. According to Acer, with a leisurely workout at a speed of 60 rpm, you can get up to 75 watts per hour. There is even a mobile application - in it you can estimate how many calories you have burned and how much electricity you have "run over". Sales will start in the summer, the price is $999.

Social media exacerbates depression.

Malaysian scientists have found that the habit of constantly using social networks reduces self-esteem and complicates the condition of a person with depression. The results showed that people with a strong attachment to social networks are more critical of themselves and depend on the opinions of others. It is these factors, and not “pure” time spent on social networks, that aggravate the development of depression. Scientists believe that the use of social networks makes people constantly seek likes. This increases dependence on others and undermines self-esteem, which ultimately complicates the mental state and causes depression.

Forehead massage helps with headaches!

Yes! And this exercise also heals all the sinuses, and also activates the pituitary gland. Place your right hand on your forehead, left hand on top and start rubbing from temple to temple. You can not touch your forehead with your hands, do it at a distance of several centimeters from your face. But if you want to smooth wrinkles on your forehead, then you need to touch the skin. Do 30 movements in 30 seconds. Headache is a rather unpleasant symptom that is familiar to almost every person. It is especially difficult for people suffering from chronic pain and migraines.

A popular sweetener causes anxiety by changing the structure of the brain.

Scientists have found that the popular sweetener aspartame alters the structure of the brain, tuning it to mental disorders such as anxiety. Moreover, these changes persist up to 2 subsequent generations. Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than regular sugar and is often used in sodas and sugar-free gum.

Products for women's health.

2. Avocado. Avocados are high in potassium and vitamins E and C, which are natural antioxidants. Regular use of this product will help slow down the aging process, enhance cell regeneration, strengthen the immune system and optimize metabolic processes in the body. 3. Bananas. Bananas are high in magnesium, which converts tryptophan into serotonin, the happiness hormone. Therefore, eating bananas, you automatically cheer yourself up. However, do not overdo it, because there are more than enough calories in them too!

Products for women's health.

Be sure to add them to your diet! 1. Linseed oil. It is saturated with healthy Omega-3-6-9 fatty acids, as well as phytogens and vitamins. Take just 1-2 teaspoons of oil per day and your curls, nails and skin will be healthy and beautiful. In addition, flaxseed oil has a great effect on the reproductive and immune systems of women, which means no problems with conception and no frequent colds!

Tips for maintaining a healthy liver.

3. The liver needs choline. This is a vitamin of group B, which is responsible for the "unloading" of the liver from fat. The main sources of choline in the diet are eggs (especially yolks) and liver. 4. Eat protein. It doesn't matter if it's vegetable or animal. In a study published in 2016 in the journal Gastroenterology, participants showed a 48% reduction in fatty liver over 6 weeks when eating adequate protein regularly. 5. Protect the liver from fructose. Choline deficiency occurs due to the abuse of fructose, which turns out to be one of the main enemies of this body. If glucose can be used immediately by body tissues as an energy source, then fructose must first be broken down into components, and only the liver does this. This doesn't mean you have to stop eating fruit, just do it wisely. For example, bitter grapefruit is better for the liver than sugary pineapple.

Tips for maintaining a healthy liver.

1. The liver loves bitterness. You will have a liver feast if you add more ginger, arugula, radish or radish to your diet. 2. Can I have coffee, because it is also bitter? Caffeine is a substance that the liver must process and excrete. It used to be thought that coffee was not a friend of the liver at all. But recently, the results of a large-scale study were published, which found that people who drink coffee have a 20% lower risk of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. One of the authors of the study, Professor Paul Roderick, claims that coffee protects against severe liver disease. So drink, but in moderation.

American scientists have printed eye tissue on a 3D printer.

The model allows you to study age-related macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. Genetic and functional analyzes have shown that the printed fabric looks and behaves just like the natural one. Now scientists are experimenting with the addition of immune cells during the printing process for better tissue reproduction. Perhaps in the future, such models can be used not only for the study of diseases, but also for their therapy.

Taoist Walking Technique.

It is important to practice regularly, without gaps; Constantly increase the load. Start by simply kneeling, then try walking for 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually bring the interval up to 30 minutes; You need to walk both forward and backward; If you feel a sharp pain, the session should be interrupted and the legs should be given 2-3 days of respite; Get on all fours and freeze for half a minute; Start shifting your body weight one by one, then the other; Rest your hands on the floor and start moving; Straighten up and try to walk without relying on your hands. Keep your back straight; Move in a circle, diagonally, forward, backward, sideways. Finish the workout like this: lie on your back, lift your bent legs up, shake them. Relax, stretch, do some light stretching.

Taoist kneeling

3. Strengthening hair and teeth. While walking on your knees, the lower back is actively involved, which is responsible for the kidney channel. And the kidneys, according to Taoist philosophy, affect the health of the skeletal system, hair and teeth. Practicing walking on your knees for at least 10 minutes, you will prevent the development of osteoporosis, strengthen your teeth and prevent hair loss. 4. Improved blood supply to the legs and head. Through this practice, the blood begins to rush to the head and legs. By increasing the blood supply to the head and brain, you will improve cognitive functions, get rid of memory problems, improve sleep, restore vision, and also improve the condition of your hair. 5. Improving the work of the gastrointestinal tract. In the area of ​​the knees there are channels responsible for the stomach. Walking on your knees helps to improve the patency of this channel, which improves digestion and eliminates stomach problems.

Taoist kneeling

Taoist kneeling was given to the world by Chinese healers - the exercise has been used in the Celestial Empire for hundreds of years. Modern world medicine has given the exercise a complex term - kinesitherapy, but the essence of the practice with the name has not changed. Let's look at what the benefits are, what diseases it helps to cure and how to perform it correctly. 1. Restoration and improvement of vision. Do you still think that there is no connection between the knees and the eyes? Moreover, according to Taoist philosophy, the liver is responsible for the eyes, which means that by improving liver function through kneeling, we improve vision! There is only a small nuance that should not be forgotten. You need to walk on your knees with your eyes closed. 2. Effective weight loss. Great for fighting body fat, walking on your knees in this case, you need at least 20 minutes a day to get a good sweat.

Breakfast for harmony in 5 minutes.

Useful because it strengthens the immune system, regulates metabolism. Eat it several times a week, and after a month you will notice that the sagging tummy has crept up, the waist size has begun to approach the norm! All you need is: ▪️ 5-7 pcs. prunes (soak for 10 minutes in hot water) ▪️ 1 cup of kefir or unsweetened yogurt; ▪️ 1 tbsp. l. linseed oil; ▪️ 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal; ▪️ 1 tsp cocoa powder Just mix and leave overnight (do not grind with a blender)

Japanese scientists are sounding the alarm.

The reason for this is a particularly dangerous mutation of mosquitoes that carries a whole bunch of diseases. Researchers studied mosquito samples across Asia and found that 78% had a rare mutation that makes them resistant to most chemicals. They carry yellow fever, Zika virus, dengue fever and other serious illnesses inside them. If nothing is done, mosquitoes will continue to spread, posing a threat to the entire planet.