We have a clock in the hypothalamus in the brain, and that clock has evolved to control many aspects of our physiology. This includes metabolism and immune system, hormones, and heart, lung and brain function. We've evolved to be awake in the daytime and asleep at night. When we do shift work, we're going against what our natural rhythms want us to do.
It makes perfect sense that you would want to have your cooking oil within easy reach of the cooktop. Unlike other ingredients that might be measured out first, oil is something to be added with a flourish at any time throughout the cooking process. It turns out, however, that cooking oil is one of the items you should never store above the stove.
Fiorella Rafael remembers feeling stiff at the end of every day in her old office job. That lack of movement would creep up and compound over the week, she says. Though standing and walking meetings were encouraged, with deadlines to meet it wasn't always tenable. It's partly what drove me to become a pilates instructor, she says. Now Rafael teaches pilates at Sydney's Scout Studios, where she meets people like me who spend far too much time sitting.
While it's nothing to be ashamed of, any identified issues should be tackled as soon as possible-even if it's a relatively unthreatening amount. That's because exposure to unabated mold growth can make your home uninhabitable. Health problems, like allergies, can arise in anyone spending a lot of time on your property (including your children and pets). More severe reactions, like lung conditions, are also a risk. We asked the experts everything you need to know about this pesky problem.
Young people who vape are three times as likely to start smoking, develop asthma and have poor mental health as those who do not. The study indicates consistent links between vaping and future smoking among youth.
Doctors recognize that maintaining a proper sodium level is crucial for fluid balance, nerve function, and heart health. Healthy sodium levels range from 135 to 145 millimoles per liter.
Experts warn against self-administering cheap Botox-like injections due to significant risks, including eyelid droops, infections, and potentially botulism from substances like Innotox.
Alpha-gal syndrome is actually an allergy to a sugar molecule with a tongue-twisting name: galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, shortened to alpha-gal. The alpha-gal sugar molecule exists in the tissues of most mammals, including cows, pigs, deer, and rabbits. But it's absent in humans.
The research found that teenagers consuming sucralose, glycyrrhizin, and added sugars had a significantly increased risk of early puberty, particularly in genetically predisposed individuals.
The study found that 67% of purchased cosmetic items from third-party sellers on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and TikTok are likely counterfeit. Doctors warn the consequences of using these fake products can be grave due to toxic ingredients.
