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Dan Simmer

Unlocking the Secrets of Centenarian Longevity

Did you know that individuals who reach the age of 100 consistently maintain lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid starting in their 60s? A study published in GeroScience, involving data from 44,636 participants in Sweden, revealed that very few centenarians have glucose levels above 6.5 mmol/

Improving Your Sleep Posture Enhances Your Cervical Spine Health

What is the primary difference between the waking and dreaming brain? * The waking brain relies on emotional processing, while the dreaming brain focuses on logic * The dreaming brain prioritizes imagination and emotion, while the waking brain emphasizes executive tasks and logic During dreaming, the imagination network dominates, allowing for emotionally

Lifestyle Choices Are Sabotaging Male Fertility

There's a significant decline in sperm counts over recent decades, highlighting a concerning trend in male reproductive health.

What Does It Mean To Be Immunocompromised?

Your immune system plays a vital role in optimal health.

Best and Worst Mouthwashes for Your Oral Microbiome, Bad Breath, Teeth and Gums

Originally published on Mamavation: August 31, 2021 Do you need a good nontoxic mouthwash you can trust that is good for your oral microbiome, bad breath, teeth, and gums? While we are all thinking about brushing, fiossing, and gum disease, Mamavation took a look at the most popular 100+ mouthwash

Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan

(Nairobi, December 10, 2024) – The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed scores of civilians, and injured, raped, and abducted many others in waves of attacks in Habila and Fayu, two towns in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, between December 2023 and March 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks on

What’s in a body? – A story with a twist in the tale

The following story is an extract from Dr, Vernon Coleman’s novel ‘Stories with a twist in the tale’. It’s about Tom Whitehouse, a man who works in the subject store at St. Christopher’s Hospital Medical School, preparing bodies for dissection. It may sound like a boring subject

Eczema and Psoriasis — Different Causes, Similar Symptoms

Your skin is the largest organ in your body.

Contact Lenses Could Lead to Serious Eye Infections if Not Used Properly

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.

The Importance of Selenium for Immune System Health

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.

Low Magnesium Linked to Increased DNA Damage in Healthy Adults

There's a critical link between magnesium levels and the integrity of your DNA, according to research published in the European Journal of Nutrition.

Apple’s patent to use body parts to identify people when their face is not visible to a camera is granted

Apple has been granted a patent for “identity recognition utilising face-associated body characteristics,” which combines facial recognition technology with other body characteristics to identify people even when their faces are not visible to the camera. Apple’s patent, filed in May 2022 and granted on 26 November 2024, describes a

The Art of Memorization: How Natural Medicine Can Support Academic Success

The primary mechanism our society uses to determine one's eventual wealth and place in the social hierarchy is their academic performance.

Lebanon: US Arms Used in Israeli Strike on Journalists

(Beirut, November 25, 2024) – An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on October 25, 2024, that killed three journalists and injured four others was most likely a deliberate attack on civilians and an apparent war crime, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch determined that Israeli forces carried out the attack