HEALTH

Blondes, beware! Your hair after the pool doesn’t have to look like you swam in green sludge! Summer is here, and with it, the beloved water activities. But if you’re blonde, you might have noticed your hair turns a weird greenish shade after swimming in the pool. You’re not alone! This is a common issue,…

Summer Heatwaves and Hypertension: Real Threat or Overhyped? Doctor Nripen Dontineni Breaks It Down! Summer is here, bringing the heat that many love, but what about those with high blood pressure? Are they really at risk? Internal medicine doctor Nripen Dontineni says – not really! Summer heat itself isn’t particularly harmful to people with hypertension,…

Forget about classic diets that make you count calories until you drop! A new large analysis of clinical studies shows that intermittent fasting, especially every-other-day fasting, delivers better weight loss and health results than traditional calorie-restricted diets. Scientists reviewed nearly 30 studies involving over 6,000 participants, average age 45, mostly women with health issues linked…

Here it comes again, the old enemy of allergy sufferers – ragweed! This tiny weed, which produces about a million pollen particles every year, has already started blooming, and that means only one thing – it’s time to start therapy! If you’re allergic, don’t wait for the pollen to knock you off your feet completely….

Imagine a world where scientists don’t just read our genetic code, but build it from scratch! Yes, you read that right. The SYNHG project, gathering brains from Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, and other top universities, is embarking on a revolutionary mission – synthetically creating the human genome. The goal? To understand how our DNA works and…

Heat and Medications: The Deadly Combo You’re Ignoring! When temperatures soar, most people think the biggest problem is just sweat and thirst. But wait! Did you know your everyday medications could be your silent killer in the sun? Yes, you read that right! Antidepressants, antipsychotics, beta-blockers, diuretics, and even ADHD stimulants – all of these…

Nordic Walking: The Stick-Wielding Walk That’s Changing Everything! Imagine a workout that activates 80 to 90% of your muscle mass, burns 67% more calories than regular walking, and is accessible to everyone—from teens to seniors. No, it’s not some new miracle diet or expensive gym membership. It’s Nordic walking—a fitness craze born in Finland in…

Summer, sun, sea – sounds like the perfect vacation, right? But wait, what happens to your skin after a day spent in salty water? If you’ve ever felt your skin tight, dry, and flaky, you’re not alone. Scientists and dermatologists are now revealing the dark side of sea salt that’s wrecking your skin! A new…

Happy Heart Syndrome: When Joy Can Kill Have you ever said “my heart is full” when you were extremely happy? Well, did you know that this happiness can actually harm your heart? Happy Heart Syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a rare condition triggered by extremely strong positive emotions. What is Happy Heart Syndrome?…

Forget expensive drugs, the real brain protection is on your plate! A new study reveals five powerful nutrients that can reduce the risk of dementia in people over 50. Flavonols from red onions and berries, fibers from lentils and chia seeds, antioxidant vitamin E from nuts and sunflower seeds, and key minerals from pineapple and…