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Falling asleep immediately? There is an effective technique developed for the U.S. Army
Have you ever wanted to fall asleep right away, no matter the place or the weather conditions? According to reports from the U.S. Army, there's one technique that should help you with doing that. The goal is to fall asleep within two minutes of closing your eyes if you practice it regularly.
Mad honey – what is the rare hallucinogen of antiquity known for?
"Mad" honey is an interesting name and even more interesting is the reason why that honey is named so. If you want to find out why it was given such a name, where you can find mad honey and whether there is a medical or other use for it, read this article.
Does intermittent fasting affect the brain?
We have all been interested in ways to lose weight – whether it would be with just a diet, workouts or combined, we have studied which method of all would be the easiest, most durable, the fastest. One of the most famous methods of losing weight is intermittent fasting or intermittent energy limitation. This method is initially known for not having to restrict the types of food we eat, only the time we eat in. However, scientists became intrigued, began to study the effects of this "diet" on the body and brain and found many interesting and beneficial effects on the body, which are also essential for the brain. This changes the fame of intermittent fasting from a "way of losing weight" to a "way to improve quality of life."
Multiple sclerosis likely caused by virus, says new study
Demyelinasing neurodegenerative multiple sclerosis disease (MS) is a complication of infection from the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a new study published in Science by researchers from Harvard Medical School. This virus does not seem to be discussed enough in our country and there are no official statistics on diseases or carriers, but there are already enough studies that point to its possible link to various diseases, including Epstein-Barr virus.
Long-term treatment of a genetic form of blindness
American scientists at the University of Pennsylvania succeeded to achieve a lasting improvement in vision with a single injection of RNA therapy targeting Leber's congenital amaurosis disease.
Could grape seed extract slow down aging
A substance derived from grape seed extract has a high potential to slow down aging, Chinese researchers found. Called procyanidine C1, it prolongs the life of laboratory mice by 9% and also slows down the growth of malignant formations administered simultaneously with chemotherapy.
How antibiotics used in factory farming are destroying the human microbiome
More often we hear how important the microbiome, good intestinal flora, beneficial intestinal bacteria called "probiotics" and their food - "prebiotics" are. One of our main defensive lines, the microbiome is a collection of microbes that could be either beneficial and potentially harmful, and it is important to maintain the balance between them. But numerous industrial practices, environmental factors, food choices and others disrupt this diversity in favor of harmful microbes. One of the most damaging factors are antibiotics, which are given to animals for therapeutic, healing or commercial purposes (to grow faster, for example).
Two hours in nature a week are crucial for your health
There are so many tips for healthy eating and lifestyle that sometimes it seems very difficult to navigate and choose which are the right ones. Thanks to portals such Sanat.io, you have the opportunity to be informed by verified and scientifically based publications on many health, disease, symptoms, treatments and medicines issues. In this material we will affect the topic of the importance of the time we spend in nature. According to some scientists, it should be a certain number of hours minimum. But how much?
More stress - a greater risk of having a girl, according to a new study
According to Gallup's latest global emotions report, also published in Forbes, nearly 190 million people experienced significantly higher stress in 2020 than in previous years. In 2020, people on the planet were sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than ever in the last 15 years. The 2021 report is not yet available.
New cat vaccine eliminates allergic reactions in humans
Many cat lovers struggle with cat allergies, which cause various symptoms - from sniffing and runny nose to more severe reactions that can even send them to the emergency room. For some people, antiallergic drugs are enough, although they are not without side effects. Others simply suffer from the symptoms (and put up with it) in exchange for the privilege of having a cat in their home. We sincerely believe that cats are grateful for this. Others, however, prefer to stay away from cats to save themselves trouble.