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Doctors Explain What Happens If You Sit in One Place for a Long Time
University of California: cutting sitting time by one hour per day lowers heart disease risk by 25%. Sitting 11+ hours raises the risk by 52%.
Stress — the main cause of cancer
Chronic stress triggers inflammation and accelerates the spread of cancer cells through the lymphatic system via adrenaline and norepinephrine.
Scientists Study the Link Between Anxiety and the Neurotransmitter Glutamate
Scientists: glutamate in the right anterior hippocampus correlates with anxiety — artificially increasing glutamate reduces anxiety in monkeys.
A dermatologist explained what makes a paper cut so unpleasant
Dermatologist Hayley Goldbach: a paper cut is the most painful because it affects the nociceptors in the fingers, but is not deep enough to trigger blood clotting.
A pill blocking the "love hormone" oxytocin may save men from premature ejaculation
Cligosiban, which blocks oxytocin, increases ejaculation time by 3.8 times — tested on 88 men, with expanded trials now in 200 volunteers.
Psychologists: A Sense of Humor Largely Determines Relationship Success
University of Kansas: 39 studies of 150,000 people — shared laughter strengthens couples, while aggressive jokes destroy relationships.
Ginger Recognized as a Genuine Medicinal Remedy
Ginger root lowers glucose levels by 35% in type 2 diabetics, thins the blood, and reduces blood pressure.
Scientists Warn Against Using Dental Floss
Scientists: dental floss raises levels of toxic PFAS acids in the body — increasing risks of kidney cancer, thyroid disease and fertility problems.
Marijuana proves deadly for diabetics
Survey of 450 diabetics: marijuana use doubles the risk of fatal ketoacidosis in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Surviving a stroke with almost no consequences is possible
Doctors: the first 3 hours after a stroke are critical — clot-dissolving drugs give patients a chance of full recovery.
New condoms make sex much more pleasurable, developers say
Boston University has developed a self-lubricating condom that reduces friction by 53% and lasts for 1,000 thrusts.
Scientists test new drug for multiple sclerosis treatment
Northwestern University: ibudilast slowed the rate of brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis by 48% — a trial in 255 patients.