The Power of a Hug On Our Health

The Power of a Hug On Our Health

There’s no denying the power of a hug. If you’ve ever said you’ve felt starved for touch, you’re actually not that far off. The same areas of our brain that are satisfied by eating are also satisfied by human touch, including hugs. A hug helps us bond with others and experience a sense of safety, comfort, empathy, and calm, qualities many deeply craved during a time of uncertainty. Source: verywellmind What Is the Power of a Hug? What is it about a hug that feels so good? The answer lies in oxytocin, sometimes known as “the love hormone.” This hormone plays a key role in the female reproductive system, particularly […]

Ευαγγέλιο 5 δομικών βημάτων για να βελτιώσουμε τη λειτουργία του εγκεφάλου και να αποτρέψουμε την εμφάνιση άνοιας

Ευαγγέλιο 5 δομικών βημάτων για να βελτιώσουμε τη λειτουργία του εγκεφάλου και να αποτρέψουμε την εμφάνιση άνοιας

Όταν αναλογίζονται πώς να προστατεύσουν την υγεία του εγκεφάλου τους, οι άνθρωποι συχνά σκέφτονται να καταναλώνουν μια ισορροπημένη διατροφή, να γυμνάζονται τακτικά και να βελτιώνουν τον ύπνο τους – όλους τους καλούς τρόπους για να ενισχύσουν την εγκεφαλική δύναμη και τη συνολική ζωτικότητα. Source: Huffpost Θα θέλαμε κάτι παραπάνω; Αποδεικνύεται ότι υπάρχουν πρόσθετες ενέργειες για να ενισχύσουμε τη λειτουργία του εγκεφάλου μας και να τον προστατεύσουμε από τη φθορά. Οι ειδικοί λένε ότι η καθιέρωση καλών συνηθειών από όσο το δυνατόν μικρότερη ηλικία – ακόμη και στην εφηβεία και τη δεκαετία των 20 – μπορεί να καλλιεργήσει τη δια βίου σωματική υγεία και να αποτρέψει τη μελλοντική γνωστική παρακμή. Νούμερο ένα: Αναζητάμε θετικές σχέσεις Μια […]

Does Coffee Affect Vitamin and Nutrient Absorption?

Does Coffee Affect Vitamin and Nutrient Absorption?

How your daily caffeine habit could be inhibiting your vitamin and mineral absorption. Coffee is pretty much a dietary staple these days. In fact it is the most popular caffeinated drink in the west, with 80% of adults in the USA admitting to sipping on it every single day. There are a tonne of proven health benefits to drinking coffee, but there are also a few drawbacks. Source: LYMA What is coffee? Coffee starts life as the seeds of berries that grow on Coffea plants. Coffee berries, as they are commonly known, once ripe, are picked, processed, and dried. The seeds are then roasted to varying degrees, depending on the […]

A scientist who researches supplements takes these 3 every day to reduce inflammation and improve skin health

A scientist who researches supplements takes these 3 every day to reduce inflammation and improve skin health

Bill Gurley has spent decades researching all kinds of supplements, as varied as St. John’s wort, milk thistle, and ginkgo biloba. It’s part of his job as the principal scientist in the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi, where he researches the safety of herbal supplements and their interactions with modern medications. His own medicine cabinet, however, is pretty sparse. Source: Insider I take dietary supplements, but I don’t take a whole lot, Gurley told Insider Gurley shared the three supplements that he thinks are actually worth taking and that he says he takes every day. Turmeric Turmeric has gained popularity as a treatment for indigestion and […]

5 Best Exercises To Maintain Lower-Body Strength as You Age

5 Best Exercises To Maintain Lower-Body Strength as You Age

These moves will keep your lower body strong and powerful.As you grow older, preserving strength in your lower body becomes more important than ever. To help us learn more about the top-recommended exercises for lower-body strength as you age, we spoke to Tonal coach Tanysha Renee.When it comes to lower-body strength, Renee explains, “Evidence has linked leg strength with longevity … One thing to note is that it’s not simply the mass of a person’s leg but, specifically, how strong the muscles are that lend to a longer lifespan.” Source: Eat This, Not That! According to Harvard Health Publishing, if you don’t incorporate strength training into your exercise routine, you can lose anywhere from four […]

Work Damages Your Brain Health, But 4 Strategies Can Improve It, Study Finds

Work Damages Your Brain Health, But 4 Strategies Can Improve It, Study Finds

Your brain health is just as important as the health of other parts of your body. We know that professional football players and boxers suffer brain damage from constant punches to the head. But research also shows that work stress causes structural changes in the brain circuitry that can cause long-term harm on the nervous system. Chronic job stress such as an abusive boss, sexual harassment, a bully coworker or a work culture that thrives on crisis, chaos and pressure are examples of stress that can cause atrophy of the brain mass and decrease in brain weight. Source: Forbes The 2022 Brain Health Report It’s a no-brainer that most people, […]

5 Pelvic Floor Exercises for Anyone and Everyone

5 Pelvic Floor Exercises for Anyone and Everyone

What it is | Function | Gender specifics | Finding your pelvic floor | Dysfunction | Too tight vs. too lax | Benefits of strengthening Exercises | When to get help | Bottom line Source: Healthline If you can’t sneeze, laugh, or cough without leaking a little urine, you’re not alone. Problems with the pelvic floor are common and can happen to anyone. The good news? Incorporating specific exercises (aka pelvic floor muscle training) into your overall fitness routine can help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, as well as reduce the severity of symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. Here’s an easy-to-understand guide to what the pelvic floor is, what it does, […]

Top 10: What are the heaviest organs in the human body?

Top 10: What are the heaviest organs in the human body?

Top 10: What are the heaviest organs in the human body? Source: BBC Science Focus Just how much of your body mass is made up by your vital organs? Find out what the heaviest organs in the human body are, and what they do, here. 1. Skin Average weight: 4,535g Function: Protects against pathogens; provides insulation; synthesizes vitamin D; regulates temperature; provides sensation 2. Liver Average weight: 1,560g Function: Breaks down toxins; produces hormones, proteins and digestive biochemicals; regulates glycogen storage 3. Brain Average weight: 1,500g Function: Drives executive functions such as reasoning; coordinates responses to changes in environment 4. Lungs Average weight: 1,300g Function: Supplies oxygen to be distributed […]