People who live to 100 years have lower measures of creatinine, glucose and uric acid in their blood compared to those with a comparatively shorter lifespan, researchers say.
People with chronic pain who were on prescription painkillers were at 49% higher risk of mental illness and 82% higher risk of developing substance abuse.
The study indicates the possibility of using heated yoga as a viable treatment option for depression, as 44% of the participants who took up the sessions indicated signs of remission.
Scientists have now come up with a new technology that involves cancer diagnosis through a simple urine test using a strip of paper, making diagnosis simple and affordable for people.
People who consumed more food containing whole grains had a slower rate of memory decline, equivalent to being 8.5 years younger, compared to those who ate less whole grains, according to the study.
The study suggests the possibility of using trans-vaccenic acid found in red meat and dairy products as a nutritional supplement to complement treatments for cancer.
Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure that takes less than 10 minutes, patients could alleviate symptoms of parosmia, a condition characterized by a distorted sense of smell.
Over 20% of patients taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy, commonly known as Paxlovid, suffer from the rebound, compared to less than the 2% chance seen in other treatment groups, a Harvard Medical School study revealed.
Researchers identified that an abundance of fungi in the gut, particularly strains of Candida albicans yeast, could trigger an increase in immune cells, which could worsen lung damage.
When mothers received COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, the vaccine effectiveness against COVID-related hospitalization was 35% among infants less than six months and 54% in the initial three months of their life.
Sex is not only an intimate interaction between two individuals, but also a great way to burn calories.
According to Laura Berman, PhD, LCSW, a clinical assistant professor of obstetrics-gynecology and psychiatry at the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University in Chicago, sex is a form of exercise, especially when the individuals spice it up with different positions. Additionally, the more sex you have, the more the brain releases feel good hormones such as endorphins. Endorphins are known as the "feel good" hormones, which can also signal you to stop eating. No matter your choice of position, always remember to engage in safe sex.
In the cowgirl position the lower part of a woman's legs is fixed on the bed or the floor. During this position she flexes her lower abs and pelvic muscles, according to Yvonne K. Fulbright, a certified sex educator. Flickr/ bryanesqueWhile doing lunges may not be very entertaining in the gym, during sex you will find it much more alluring. In the position the woman will have to sit on top with one leg fixed in front of her and the other extended behind her. This position works the quad, hamstring, core and butt, according to Stacy Berman.Wikimedia CommonsIn this challenging position, the woman has to allow her partner to hold her up. If they are facing each other the core and upper-leg strength is a very important factor. Once legs are fully wrapped around the male's body, the female will need to use her upper body strength to hold on to the male. Flickr/ SaxsbikerIn the bridge position the woman is facing upward, while using all four limbs, similar to a reverse push up. Several sex experts concur this particular position to be the most challenging of them all. The woman will have to stabilize herself so she does not lose balance, while the man is thrusting in and out. YoutubeDoggy-style entails a woman facing down on all four limbs. According to Stacy Berman, a New York City-based certified fitness trainer and founder of Stacy's Boot Camp, when a woman is on all four limbs she is utilizing her quadriceps and glutes in order to endure the act.Flickr/fhisa
