Mode for fast weight loss.

Sitting down on one kefir or buckwheat porridge, you need to be prepared for the fact that the lost kilograms will quickly return. But you can rebuild your own diet so as to reduce weight and fix it at the same level, plus or minus 2 kg. To do this, you should eat fractionally: not in large portions three times a day, but in small doses 5 times. You will also have to give up all high-calorie foods: carbonated sweet drinks; alcohol; desserts; fried and baked potatoes; fatty red meat; sausages and sausages; cereals, fast food breakfasts; fast food; muffins and other pastries made from white wheat flour. The basis of the diet should be fresh vegetables and fruits, lean fish and white meat, cereals with the exception of white rice. It is useful to keep a food diary, taking into account all meals, even the smallest ones. You should also calculate the daily calorie intake for your weight and lifestyle, subtract 300-500 units from it, and stick to just such a calorie content.

Doctors have denied the connection between female performance and menstruation.

American researchers have proven that hormonal changes associated with the phases of the menstrual cycle do not affect the physical endurance and performance of women. To do this, scientists analyzed numerous training results. They found no difference in endurance thresholds for women at different stages of the menstrual cycle. The level of estrogen or progesterone did not affect the results of the training.

Kourtney Kardashian introduced probiotic gummies to flavor the vagina.

In a promo, Lemme Purr marmalade promises to keep the female genitals "fresh and good tasting". Although the probiotics indicated in the composition really improve the intestinal microflora, experts criticized the idea, saying that if you have unpleasant odors, you should still consult a doctor.

Prostate cancer gave the American an Irish accent.

In the US, a 50-year-old man suddenly developed an Irish accent after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. This is the third known case of foreign accent syndrome due to cancer, and the first specifically due to this type of cancer. Usually, the disorder appears after a stroke or traumatic brain injury. In an American, the syndrome manifested itself 20 months after the diagnosis. At the same time, the man had never been to Ireland, like his immediate ancestors.

A couple of beers or glasses of wine a day can reduce your risk of dementia.

South Korean scientists monitored the health of four million people for eight years and came to the conclusion that daily, but small alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Those who drank one can of beer (0.33 liters) or a glass of wine per day had a 21% lower risk of developing dementia than non-drinkers. Those who drank twice as much - 17% lower. Those who consumed three or more servings of drinks - 8% higher. Scientists suggest that the fact is that alcohol in small and moderate amounts reduces inflammation in the brain and thickens the blood, helping it to circulate better.

Bathing in cold water is good for the brain.

During the trial, healthy volunteers were immersed in a pool of water at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius for five minutes, measuring the physiological parameters of the bodies, after which a functional MRI of the brain was performed. It turned out that the brain rebuilt habitual connections to help a person cope with shock. The changes were associated, in particular, with the medial prefrontal cortex and parietal cortex, which control emotions and help maintain attention and make decisions. The scientists now plan to use their findings to better understand the connections between parts of the brain in people with mental illness.

Chinese scientists have found glue in snails for healing wounds.

It reduces inflammation and provides a moist environment for tissue regeneration more effectively than clinical fibrin gel. The natural material is called d-SMG. It is 30-50% protein and 10-16% sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG). During the experiments, the biomaterial healed skin wounds in ordinary rodents and in animals with diabetes. Based on snail glue, it will be possible to create bioactive dressings and bioengineered scaffolds for the treatment of wounds in humans.

Biotechnology.

Biotechnologists have grown small human intestines inside mice, pea-sized organelles that allow researchers to study the immune function of the gastrointestinal tract without human experiments. Mini-guts were created from stem cells obtained from human blood and skin. The scientists injected a special molecular cocktail into the cells and in four weeks grew spheres several millimeters in diameter. They were transplanted into mice with suppressed immunity - so that there would be no rejection. Already in the body of rodents, after the intervention of scientists, organelles began to produce human immune cells. After 20 weeks, the mini-guts contained 20 types of them. With this model, researchers will be able to study disorders of the gastrointestinal tract that provoke ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and other health problems.

Cinnamon improves memory and learning ability.

Iranian researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 40 scientific papers that focused on the health effects of cinnamon. Most of them reported positive effects of the spice on learning and memory. Most likely, such components of the substance as cinnamic acid, eugenol and cinnamaldehyde bring benefits. The addition of cinnamon to the cell environment, for example, increases cell viability and reduces protein aggregation associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Doctors for the first time in the world restored kidney cells.

Doctors from Singapore and Germany for the first time in the world restored the cells of a kidney damaged due to a chronic disease. In this they were helped by blocking one of the immunoregulatory proteins. The discovery will improve the treatment of patients with diseased kidneys.

Fewer cigarettes smoked does not reduce the risk of dementia.

Study participants who quit smoking completely had an 8% lower risk of developing dementia, a 6% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, and a 16% lower risk of vascular dementia. And those who simply reduced the number of cigarettes they smoked per day even had increased risks. One explanation could be compensatory smoking among people who cut back on cigarettes. The feeling of nicotine withdrawal can cause people to inhale deeper, negating any potential health benefits.

Have you heard about a new topic in perfumery - anti-stress fragrances?

Recently, scientific studies have been carried out based on the method of electroencephalography, which have shown how certain molecules affect the limbic system of our brain. Based on these studies, the French brand Edeniste has developed fragrances with telling names: energy, tranquility, happiness, etc., you can choose exactly what you need at the moment. Cool topic, do you agree? I got up in the morning on the wrong foot, no mood, no strength either. I sprayed with “happiness” and “energy” and now, you are already a different person!

How to find out your daily water intake?

Water is essential for the life of every person. Depending on the age, 45-75% of the weight is she. You need to drink just plain water, you help your body, save it from unnecessary efforts to get clean water. The body perceives tea, coffee, milk, compote and juices as food. For example, in ancient times they even said not to drink milk, but to “eat milk”. None of the drinks can replace the body of clean water. But how much water should you drink daily? It is advisable for an adult to drink up to two liters of pure water per day. And it is best to adhere to the proportion: 30 milliliters of liquid per 1 kilogram of weight. It is on this formula that the World Health Organization insists. That is, a 70-kilogram person needs 2 liters 100 ml per day. water. Drink water evenly throughout the day. And don't drink a lot, drinking too much water at once can be very dangerous. Stick to the formula.

Why do we get angry and nervous when we are hungry.

The more time passes since the last meal, the less nutrients circulate in the blood. This includes lowering glucose levels. And if the values change significantly, the brain regards this as a potential threat to life and sends signals to release regulatory hormones. One of them is adrenaline, the hormone of fear. After the release of adrenaline into the blood, the emotional state is similar to that which occurs with a strong fright. A surge of this hormone can be accompanied by bouts of aggression or anger.

Disputes with a partner impair immunity.

Disputes and secrets between partners worsen not only their mental, but also their physical condition. Omissions and quarrels can lead to emotional stress and weaken the immune system. Scientists measured the level of C-reactive protein in the blood of volunteers, made them small wounds on their forearms and then watched how soon they healed in the process of communication between spouses. It was this indicator that made it possible to assess how well the immune system works.

Neural networks have learned to make diagnoses.

Neural networks have learned to make diagnoses. Glass AI can identify your ailment from a textual description. The essence is simple: we write our age, acquired chronic diseases and current symptoms, and the neural network will issue a list of possible diseases and “assign” additional tests to determine the exact diagnosis.

Returned vision

Blogger MrBeast restored sight to a thousand blind and visually impaired people around the world by paying them for expensive lens replacement surgeries. There are many special stories in the videos. For example, one participant experienced difficulties all his life due to vision problems and could not drive a car. After a successful operation, MrBeast gave him a Tesla.

Exhaust fumes can disrupt brain connections in as little as two hours.

These findings are based on a study of 25 healthy adults who were exposed to vehicle pollution in a laboratory setting. In another step, participants were also exposed to clean, filtered air. Computer scans showed that after inhaling the fumes, connections between areas of the brain that are responsible for functions such as introspection and memory decreased. Scientists warn that chronic exposure to polluted air can be detrimental to the brain. This is especially dangerous since up to 99 percent of the world's people live in unclean environments.

A well-known bio-hacker was able to rejuvenate his heart by 5, and his lungs by 27 years.

Brian Johnson, a 45-year-old entrepreneur from the United States, experienced an experimental body rejuvenation program. After completing the Project Blueprint program and spending $2 million, he was able to achieve tangible results: judging by the tests, his heart became 5 years younger, his skin was like that of a 28-year-old, and his lungs were like those of an 18-year-old. The same - as a teenager, according to him, and nocturnal erections. It is not yet clear whether this is an advertisement for the company, however, scientists have been approaching this problem for a long time and the appearance of such rejuvenation has long been suggested.

The number of burgers that negatively affect the liver has been determined.

The Keck School of Medicine in Southern California concluded that 20% of daily calories from fast food lead to a real risk of getting health problems. To be more precise, we are talking about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - to get it, it is enough to have a fast food snack at least once during the day.