Sports and CBT to Combat Insomnia

Sports and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are most effective in combating insomnia. CBT helps change negative thoughts and behaviors related to sleep, while moderate physical activity, especially in the first half of the day, aids in normalizing circadian rhythms and improving sleep quality. Scientists from China studied the potential of popular methods to combat insomnia. They focused only on non-pharmacological approaches and found that one of the best "remedies" for nighttime wakefulness is physical activity. Scientists concluded that yoga, tai chi, walking, and jogging are the most suitable types of physical activity to improve sleep quality and combat insomnia.

Caffeine Prevents Depression Symptoms

Caffeine prevents depression symptoms - it strengthens the connections between the gut and the brain. In a study on mice, scientists found that administering caffeine before stress exposure reduced signs of depression, helped maintain gut health, and lowered inflammation levels in the brain.

Crocs are harmful to your back and feet

Due to the lack of cushioning and foot support, the strain on joints increases, posture worsens, back pain develops, and the gait becomes unnatural. Additionally, Crocs are a real "greenhouse" for feet: air hardly passes through, humidity rises, which creates ideal conditions for fungus, inflammations, and skin infections.

Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Slow Down Aging

Hallucinogenic mushrooms slow down aging and extend life by up to 30%, a study shows. Key findings: Psilocybin, the active component of psychedelic mushrooms, extended the lifespan of mice by one-third. Psilocin, a byproduct, extends the lifespan of human skin and lung cells by more than 50%. The effect can also be observed with the late onset of therapy - scientists have high hopes for psilocybin in the creation of anti-aging drugs. However, do not rush to try: experiments were conducted only on animals and under doctor supervision. At home, there is a high risk of experiencing a psychotic episode and legal issues.

Physical Exercise Slows Tumor Growth

Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh (USA) have proven that physical exercise helps reduce the risk of developing cancer and slows the growth of existing tumors. Now researchers plan to study how changes in the gut microbiome induced by regular physical activity affect the condition of patients with other diseases.

Study: Loneliness Harms Health

Loneliness kills health and destroys the psyche - research. The most important facts from it: Lonely people have a 5 times higher risk of developing depression; People without friends and relationships more often have physical health problems; This is not an isolated case, but a whole epidemic - more than 47,000 people participated in the study; Another interesting fact - women have a higher risk of developing depression and other mental disorders than men; Unemployed or less educated people suffer more from loneliness.

Wireless Smart Pill Developed in the USA

A capsule with a laboratory was created in the USA. Technicians from California introduced the wireless smart pill PillTrek, equipped with sensors and other tiny devices for monitoring the gastrointestinal tract. It is a real electrochemical mini-station that reports on human health in real-time.

Extreme heat accelerates body aging

Extreme heat accelerates body aging in ways similar to smoking and alcohol consumption. Scientists have proven that prolonged exposure to extreme heat affects the body on a molecular level. The body begins to perceive heat as a threat and activates emergency defense mechanisms. It has been proven that elderly people from southern regions are older on a cellular level, compared to residents of northern regions.

Robot Surgeon Performs First Gallbladder Removal Without Human Involvement

A robot surgeon has performed a gallbladder removal operation for the first time without human involvement. The machine from Johns Hopkins University in the USA was trained using videos of other surgeries and eventually managed the task on its own, 'demonstrating the skills of an experienced surgeon'. However, it was not allowed to operate on a living person - for safety, it was tested on pig tissues. Now, there are plans to train the robot for other surgeries, and eventually, it is hoped to test it in real-world conditions.

Lack of sleep causes weight gain

Doctors warn that people gain weight due to lack of sleep. Constant sleep deprivation affects the body on multiple fronts: it disrupts hormonal balance, slows metabolism, and triggers stress. Consequently, there's a craving for sweet, fatty, and energy-quickening foods, even if only temporarily. Fatigue extinguishes motivation: the body switches to 'store everything possible' mode and converts food into fat more efficiently than before. 7-9 hours of sleep is not a health enthusiast's life hack, but a basic necessity, the doctor emphasizes.

Skipping Breakfast Leads to Depression

Skipping breakfast leads to depression, irritability, and anxiety. Scientists analyzed the habits of over 80,000 people and found that those who regularly eat in the morning feel better psycho-emotionally. However, people who constantly skip breakfast feel sadder, more anxious, and generally unstable. Simply eating in the morning reduces the stress hormone cortisol and regulates circadian rhythms - these influence mood and life satisfaction.

Attractive Women in the Gym Boost Men's Success

Researchers claim that if a beautiful woman is nearby, men turn into a testosterone-producing factory. This hormone promotes muscle growth and increases endurance. Furthermore, men independently increase their effort to impress the woman.

The Dangers of Sausages and Sodas

Sausages and sodas can lead to diabetes, colorectal cancer, and coronary heart disease. Scientists analyzed more than 60 studies and found a link: consuming just one sausage a day increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 11% and the risk of colorectal cancer by 7%. With soda, it's almost the same: just 350 ml of soda a day increases the risks of these diseases.

AI has created a cancer drug

Google startup Isomorphinc Labs has developed a drug using the neural network AlphaFold, which predicted the structure of a protein. Google believes that AI can cure any disease. The company has announced the preparation of the world's first clinical trials on humans for a cancer drug. Over time, this development promises to transform into a universal means for discovering drugs for all diseases 'with the push of a button'.

Sad Consequences of Plastic Surgery

After a Brazilian butt lift, people begin to emit a terrible odor - this is a side effect of the procedure. Every fifth patient after a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) experiences a persistent unpleasant smell. In particularly severe cases, the odor can be detected from a distance of 1-2 meters. The main cause is fat necrosis. Due to the large amount of fat in the buttocks, the blood supply cannot keep up, and fat cells begin to die, producing a rancid odor.

Scientists Develop Antimicrobial Packaging for Food

Scientists are developing antimicrobial packaging for food. Someday, we may be able to store food in 'smart' packaging that makes products safer and more beneficial. The scientists envision packaging consisting of nanogels, nanoemulsions, and biodegradable films. They want the development to have antioxidant properties and protect food from microbes. Experts plan to extract bioactive substances from birch bark, red pepper, turmeric, rosemary, and pomegranate peel. According to the scientists, the 'chemistry' will also be 'green'.

Pitra Kriya - A Powerful Tool for Body Restoration

Pitra Kriya is a powerful tool for body restoration. Stress is meant to make us stronger, but when it becomes chronic, it can drain all our strength. In this case, we feel anxiety, apathy, and panic attacks may join in. Life shows us that we need to pause to rethink and reset our psyche. Pitra Kriya is aimed at balancing the endocrine, parasympathetic, and sympathetic nervous systems. It provides a reset for our psyche. After regularly performing this kriya, we begin to realize that the power that helps us is located within us, that We are this power. Such feelings are experienced by a person who is in deep connection with themselves, and in this state it is simply impossible to let stress and anxiety in.

Scientists Conquer Deafness

Scientists have conquered deafness. They managed to restore hearing in adults who were deaf from birth. Doctors introduced healthy copies of the OTOF gene, which produces otoferlin - a key protein in sound transmission, into the patients. Within a month, all 10 patients began to hear, and the hearing persisted even after six months. The minimum audible volume decreased from 106 to 52 decibels. This means they transitioned from deep deafness to the ability to hear sounds at conversation level. A 24-year-old patient was able to hear for the first time in his life - it used to be believed that curing adults was impossible.

Yesterday's brewed tea is dangerous for health

According to doctors, just a couple of hours after brewing, bacteria begin to actively multiply in the moist tea. Meanwhile, the tea continues to oxidize, losing its beneficial properties and antioxidants, and its taste deteriorates. Consumption of such tea can cause gastrointestinal disorders, intoxication, and even food poisoning.

Morning Coffee - An Energy Killer

Morning coffee is a mistake that kills your energy and turns you into a zombie. Doctors warn: right after waking up, your cortisol is at its peak. If you drink coffee during this cortisol spike, you add caffeine to your body's natural stimulation. It sounds like an energy hack, but in reality, you will experience nervousness, anxiety, and over time, dependency. The golden window for your first coffee is 60–90 minutes after waking up.