Products that slow down aging

Food against aging is not a fairy tale for a long time, but the results of scientific research. Food rich in antioxidants really rejuvenates all body systems. 1. The most powerful antioxidant is prunes. 3-4 berries a day - and your body will be provided with serious protection against aging; 2. The second most powerful is raisins, you need to eat at least 2 tablespoons of it; 3. Next on the list is white cabbage, raw or sauerkraut, which will help you look younger; 4. Green tea - it has long been famous for its ability to improve metabolism; 5. Beets - will improve the composition of the blood; 6. Orange - a supplier of vitamin C; 7. Red grapes - famous for their antioxidant properties; 8. Sweet Peppers - It has slightly less vitamin C than oranges, but it is enough for pepper to be included in this list;

Harvard has created an artificial vagina.

Using cells from two female donors, silicone, and the magic of science, Dr. Don Ingber has recreated a cybernetic vagina that behaves exactly like a natural one. With its help, various drugs and methods of treating diseases will be tested.

Even one cup of espresso in the morning improves brain function.

To cheer up in the morning and improve cognitive functions, it is enough to consume 50 milligrams of caffeine. This is the equivalent of a cup of espresso, a small can of energy drink, 250 milliliters of instant coffee or black tea. Drinking caffeinated drinks in the morning in just half an hour improves memory, attention and hand-eye function, and also reduces the activity of alpha waves associated with sleepiness in the brain.

France will start handing out free condoms to anyone between the ages of 18 and 25.

The President of the country announced this on his Twitter. Since the beginning of 2022, contraceptives have been released free of charge only to women - now this applies to any person within the age. Women also receive free emergency contraception and STD screening.

Bacteria in the gut play a role in the development of depression.

European doctors have found that the likelihood of developing depression depends on the composition of bacteria in the human intestine. Presumably, some microbes are involved in the production of glutamate, serotonin and other important signaling molecules of the nervous system. This explains why the gut microflora affects mental health.

Contraindications and side effects.

Royal jelly is contraindicated in the following diseases and conditions: allergy to bee products; exacerbation of a chronic disease; Addison's disease; pregnancy; breast-feeding. Do not take the product before bedtime, as it can provoke an overexcitation of the nervous system and cause insomnia. An overdose of royal jelly should not be allowed. It leads to insomnia, euphoria and lack of appetite. Royal jelly can be used frozen, in combination with honey and in the form of capsules or granules. Before taking it is better to consult with a specialist.

Useful properties of royal jelly:

- activates and accelerates the processes of regeneration and rejuvenation of all cells in the body - has antiseptic, antiviral and antibacterial properties - strengthens the immune system, saturates the body with vitamins, acids and trace elements, helps with beriberi - restores hormonal levels - helps children in physical and mental development

What is in the composition of royal jelly:

-hormones: progesterone, estradiol and testosterone -vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, B15, A, E, H, C, PP and D - mineral salts - trace elements: sodium, aluminum, zinc, manganese, iron, cobalt, phosphorus, potassium, etc. - lactic and pyruvic acids -carbohydrates: fructose, glucose, ribose, sucrose and maltose -special proteins of royal milk: in many respects similar to blood serum proteins -lipids -acetylcholine: the main conductor of nerve impulses, the content is 1000 times higher than in honey -sterols -fatty acids: stearic, succinic, decenoic and palmitic albumins and globulins

Royal jelly. What it is?

Royal jelly (apilactose) is a special food that honey bees use to feed queen larvae at all stages of development. The queen bee feeds on royal jelly throughout her life. On such a special diet, it acquires the ability to reproduce, grows 2 times larger than the rest of the bees and lives up to 6 years with an average bee life of 2 months. Royal jelly has a creamy color and creamy texture. It has a sweet and sour taste. The smell is pungent, characteristic. Royal jelly is produced by nurse bees. This milk is also called "royal jelly" because of its valuable properties and the laborious process of obtaining. In its composition, it is an analogue of mammalian milk, but in a more concentrated form.

Elevated levels of formic acid in the urine have been shown to be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

The level of formic acid in the urine increases at the earliest stages of cognitive impairment and may be one of the first predictors of Alzheimer's disease. The scientists also found that knowledge of formic acid and formaldehyde levels, in addition to plasma biomarkers, improves the accuracy of disease staging, and suggest using urine testing for formic acid for mass population screening.

Humidifier

The beginning of the heating season makes its own adjustments to the home microclimate. In addition to the long-awaited warmth, there is also excessive dryness. And dry air in the apartment is: - parched inflamed mucous membranes of the nose, throat and eyes and, as a result, reduced immunity; - chapped lips; - discomfort from dehydrated and flaky skin; - deterioration in the appearance of hair and nails; -cracked parquet, wooden doors and furniture; - drying houseplants. You can spend time and energy fighting the symptoms: smear the skin with cream, rinse the mucous membranes, spray water on the plants from the spray bottle. But it is much easier to eliminate the source of problems - buy a humidifier and trust it to control the level of humidity in the air.

Morning sports turned out to be more useful than afternoon and evening sports.

After studying the data of 87,000 athletes over 6 years of training, PubMed stated that those who exercised in the morning were much less likely to complain of health problems. And almost did not encounter cardiovascular diseases, unlike the other two groups.

Frequent eating of sweets atrophies the human brain.

Five researchers, all of whom worked at prestigious universities in Australia, have come to a conclusion that has made headlines around the world: people who eat a lot of sugar and bad fats tend to have atrophied brains, a condition referred to as "candied brain" . The opposite trend was also found: People who ate nutrient-dense foods that didn't spike blood sugar levels, along with foods rich in omega-3 fats and protein, tended to have more developed brains.

Laser therapy improves short-term memory.

A study by scientists from Birmingham is published in the journal Science Advances. They claim that treating targeted areas of the brain with laser light improves people's work skills and short-term memory by 25%.

Sleeping under a heavy quilt reduces insomnia.

In addition, it can reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression. This conclusion was made by the staff of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. In a study of 120 participants with insomnia, there was a 59.4 percent reduction in insomnia in participants using heavier blankets. The 1.5-pound blankets reduced participants' insomnia by just 5.4 percent. Both groups had a complete remission rate, but in patients sleeping under heavy blankets, it was 12 times higher, reaching 42.2 percent.

Creatine

Creatine is another popular supplement. Many experts do not even understand why they should take it additionally. The thing is that our body, during normal functioning, produces it on its own, without any help. By the way, in recent years, specialists working with amateur athletes have strongly recommended sticking to a balanced diet instead of taking supplements.

Protein Supplements

Protein supplements help in muscle recovery after workouts. But similar amino acids can also be found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Ideally, you should add grains and legumes to replenish protein reserves in the diet. So that the muscles do not get tired during the training process, athletes use BCAA supplements. Studies have shown that taking them regularly can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the supplement with milk, fish and meat.

Sports supplements

Sports supplements were originally developed for professional athletes who experience excessive daily exercise. As for ordinary fans of the gym and cardio, the effectiveness and benefits of such "food" is still being questioned. Doctors believe that during moderate exercise, it is best to replenish nutrient stores through proper nutrition. How to replace certain sports supplements for an amateur athlete?

How to eat right to lose weight?

A slim figure is not only beauty, but also health. However, many, trying to achieve the maximum effect, exhaust themselves with dubious diets, depriving the body of the necessary nutrients. By eating right, you can lose weight and improve overall well-being. Let's take a closer look at this issue. First of all, do not forget that you need to lose weight correctly. Physical exercise and walks in the fresh air should be an integral part of your daily routine. No less attention should be paid to the diet for weight loss. This just does not mean that it is necessary to resort to newfangled diets. As a rule, the result from them is short-term - the weight quickly goes away and just as quickly returns, and sometimes even new kilograms appear. In addition, you can not trust diets, during which you experience an enduring feeling of hunger. Proper nutrition should be balanced and supply the body with all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Do you sit on the toilet with your phone for a long time? Get ready to earn hemorrhoids.

The Washingtonpost decided to test the impact of what everyone does but no one discusses. Dr. Roshini Raj, one of the world's top experts in gastroenterology, explained that sitting longer than 10 minutes with a smartphone in the toilet is dangerous. The typical posture of a person with a phone in the toilet adversely affects the veins, pressure in the body and the anus itself. And also, if you sit too long, you can involuntarily reduce it when physiologically it is no longer required. Which can lead to hemorrhoids.