Six popular “health” supplements that could be irreparably damaging your liver

Six popular "health" supplements that could be irreparably damaging your liver

Six supplements that claim to boost immune health and energy could lead to irreversible liver damage, study suggests. Michigan researchers analyzed data from nearly 10,000 American adults surveyed over a three-year period. Participants were asked how often they used six popular but unproven supplements, including turmeric, green tea extract and ashwagandha. The team found that … Read more

Neeraj Chopra’s Chiseled Body Workout For Men In Their 30s, 40s & 50s | – Times of India

Neeraj Chopra

What prepared Neeraj Chopra for a spectacular throw in an Olympic qualifier? After making it to the finals, India’s ‘Golden Boy’ Neeraj Chopra’s performance at the Olympics today has the hopes and aspirations of the entire nation pinned on it. “Neeraj Chopra will defend his Olympic title today,” said an official Olympics statement ahead of … Read more

6 low-sugar dairy foods you should be eating, according to nutritionists

6 low-sugar dairy foods you should be eating, according to nutritionists

If you’ve ever eaten a spoonful of flavored yogurt, you know how sweet it can be. Most dairy products contain some sugar because lactose, which is milk sugar, is a sugar. However, natural lactose is considered a natural sugar. But some types of dairy products – yogurt, ice cream, kefir, cottage cheese – may also … Read more

Mental Health – An Infosec Challenge – Black Hills Information Security

Mental Health - An Infosec Challenge - Black Hills Information Security

by Amanda Berlin at Mental Health Hackers This article was originally published in the second edition of the InfoSec Survival Guide. Find it online for free HERE or order your $1 physical copy at the Spearphish General Store. Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field, and with it comes a number of mental health challenges beyond … Read more

How a stressed brain can weaken the immune system

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The vagus nerve connects the brain region called the amygdala (red; artist’s illustration) to nerves for Brunner’s glands in the gut.Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library Stress can cause illness and gut bacteria could be to blame, according to a study1 in mice. The research suggests that a stressed brain directly shuts down certain glands in … Read more

Hundreds of doctors are protesting the BMA’s stance on contraceptives

Hundreds of doctors are protesting the BMA's stance on contraceptives

Photo by Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images Almost 900 doctors have written to the British Medical Association (BMA) expressing their “dissatisfaction” and disappointment with the medical association’s stance on contraceptives and the Cass Review, New statesman can reveal. In a press release last week, the BMA criticized the ban on new prescriptions for anti-puberty … Read more

Common antibiotics carry a small but serious risk of life-threatening drug reactions, but some are safer than others

Common antibiotics carry a small but serious risk of life-threatening drug reactions, but some are safer than others

Common antibiotics carry a serious risk of life-threatening drug reactions, but safer alternatives exist. Credit: ICES Two classes of commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with the highest risk of serious drug reactions that can lead to emergency room visits, hospitalizations and even death, according to a new study. Researchers from ICES, the Sunnybrook Research … Read more

5 Best Outdoor Exercises for Weight Loss

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Whether it’s a sunny summer morning or a crisp autumn afternoon, bringing exercise outside can be a refreshing change to your fitness routine. Doing the same old indoor fitness routine can quickly become mundane, so we’ve rounded up five of the best outdoor weight loss workouts to help you crush your journey. We know that … Read more

Mary Kom had lost 2kg in 4 hours to avoid disqualification in boxing tournaments; we find out if any exercise can help you lose weight in a few hours

Mary Kom had lost 2kg in 4 hours to avoid disqualification in boxing tournaments; we find out if any exercise can help you lose weight in a few hours

Despite trying many measures, Vinesh Phogat was unable to lose 100 grams of weight which led to her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The incident is reminiscent of the time when Mary Kom found herself in a similar situation but managed to shed the extra kilos. At the Silesian Open Boxing Tournament in Poland in … Read more

“Rucking”: What is it and how does it transform your body? – Healthy digestion

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Parfinish_579/Shutterstock You’ve seen the hashtag #goruck on TikTok. Or maybe you haven’t. CrossFitters will include rucking as part of their WOD (workout of the day) or supplemental exercise to keep them in shape. GQ loves running so much it named rucking the workout of 2024. Rucking comes from … Read more