The sweet aroma of incense burning in a room can evoke feelings of relaxation, meditation, and spirituality. Across the globe, incense is widely used in religious rituals and meditation practices to freshen indoor spaces. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the health implications of inhaling incense smoke, drawing comparisons between the dangers of incense smoke and cigarette smoking. This …
Low blood sugar in diabetics leads to retinopathy & eye disease
People with metabolic diseases such as diabetes type 1 or II who suffer periods of low blood sugar are more prone to develop diabetic eye damage. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that low blood sugar levels results in activation of a biochemical pathway in oxygen-starved retinal cells. The research used entire retinas that were cultured in a low …
What are Humans Made Of? Common Elements in Human Body
Our body functions like a finely tuned well-oiled machine and is very intricate and remarkable. It takes many moving components to keep a person alive and well, and just 21 chemical elements drive every biological aspect of our bodies, from the common tasks to the spectacular. Only 21 of the Earth’s 118 elements are present in a healthy human …
Physical & Mental Health Benefits of Traveling
According to recent research findings, tourism may soon be recognized as an intervention for dementia since it offers an experience comparable to cognitive stimulation treatments now in use. People often connect vacationing with feelings of revitalization and renewal, providing a much-needed escape from the pressures of day-to-day living. There is no denying that travel may provide one-of-a-kind, thrilling experiences: The …
Understanding Brain Fog Symptoms & How to Clear Brain Fog Fast
‘Brain fog’ is a colloquial term for feeling scatter-brained, confused, forgetful, or mentally impaired. “Where did I leave my keys?“ When we reach “a certain age,” we all have these moments. Some people call it brain cloud, some call it brain fog, but most people just accept it as part of getting older. But is that always true? Brain fog …
Potential of Reprogramming Stem Cells from Adult Tissue
If stem cells are used to treat diseases such as Heart Failure and crohns, we must understand how the genes are turned on and off in our cells. By studying stem cells and gametes, we can understand how the genes are regulated by so-called epigenetic mechanisms when they give rise to new cell types. During the development from stem cell …