New research on mice indicates that meditation and listening to music may help enhance the effect of painkillers. Using two groups of mice, researchers exposed one group to ambient noise and the other group to three segments of Mozart. The researchers asked musicians to analyze sequences of Mozart pieces in order to optimize the playlist … Continue reading Music Appears to Boost Painkillers
Month: April 2019
High-tech Wearable Helps Detect Cancer
There’s a major breakthrough in the cancer field that infuses medical research and technology. Scientists from the University of Michigan have been testing a wearable device that detects cancer cells in circulating blood. So far, the device has shown success on dogs, as per the published results in the journal Nature Communications. Obstacles to overcome … Continue reading High-tech Wearable Helps Detect Cancer
5 Signs You are Being Catfished
Have you finally met your perfect woman online or are you just being catfished? The lady you’ve been dating via the internet for months but have never met in person could actually be a troll looking to scam you out of money, a married woman (or man) or even an ex trying to get information or lead you on in order to hurt you.
Male Birth Control Pills Are in the Works
Reliable, affordable male birth control pills have been a long time coming. There are currently several male birth control pills in the works, and here is what you can expect. Decreasing sperm count To prevent pregnancy, the male birth control pills work by decreasing the sperm count in semen. In fact, you’ll have so few … Continue reading Male Birth Control Pills Are in the Works
Sweet Drinks May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
If you like sweet drinks, such as soda, you need to know that it may be raising your risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). A new study looked at data from 37,716 men and 80,647 women to see if there was a correlation between consuming sugary drinks and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers … Continue reading Sweet Drinks May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Low-carb Diet May Help Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis can be painful in any joint, but especially a knee joint. It can cause joint swelling and stiffness and making walking uncomfortable. Among people over 60, knee osteoarthritis affects about 13% of women and 10% of men. For those over 70, knee osteoarthritis statistics are even worse. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, about 40% of seniors … Continue reading Low-carb Diet May Help Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis
Body Fat Percentage
Tomorrow I am going to check my body fat percentage at a health clinic so what’s better than to give you some information that I have researched on it. I have gotten my body fat percentage before and it was around 21%. At first, I was disappointed, but then I realized the huge difference between … Continue reading Body Fat Percentage
Hide Hickeys With These Home Remedies
That hickey on your neck might serve as a nostalgic reminder of your make-out session with that hottie from the bar, but it’s not exactly appropriate for that Monday morning meeting with clients. Yes, hickeys are harmless, for the most part. They’re just broken blood vessels under the skin that leave a reddish bruise. But … Continue reading Hide Hickeys With These Home Remedies
Hypertension Treated With Ultrasound Surgery
Do you take blood pressure medications for hypertension? Thanks to a new surgery that treats hypertension using ultrasound, you may be able to reduce the number of pills you take in the future. Decreasing hypertension with ultrasound In the minimally invasive surgery, doctors target nerves leading to the kidneys using ultrasound. The surgery uses a … Continue reading Hypertension Treated With Ultrasound Surgery
Keto Diet Works for Male Mice, Not Females
In a surprising new study of the keto diet, researchers found that it may not help both males and females lose weight. Males vs. females on the keto diet Two researchers fed male and female mice either a standard diet or the keto diet. The keto diet, which is short for “ketogenic,” is a high-fat, … Continue reading Keto Diet Works for Male Mice, Not Females