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Myokines are released into the bloodstream when your muscles contract, create new cells, or perform other metabolic activities. When they arrive at the brain, they regulate physiological and metabolic responses there, too. As a result, myokines have the ability to affect cognition, mood, and emotional behavior. Exercise further stimulates what scientists call muscle-brain “cross talk,” and these myokine messengers help determine specific beneficial responses in the brain. These can include the formation of new neurons…

So you want to start eating a healthier diet, but you’re not sure where to start. The good news is that you’re not alone. Nutrition and healthy eating are mysteries to most of us, with hundreds of misconceptions, myths, and even lies making it hard to know what’s right and what isn’t.Some of the biggest myths are designed to set us back in our nutrition journey, making us dependent on unhealthy diet plans, self-help and recipe books, or particular brands of food. And once you’ve bought into a healthy eating myth, it can…

JERUSALEM -Check Point Software Technologies beat estimates with a 2% gain in second-quarter profit, boosted by double-digit growth in revenue from products and subscriptions to protect cloud and other networks from escalating cyber attacks. The Israel-based group said it earned $1.64 per diluted share excluding one-off items in the April to June period, up from $1.61 a year earlier. Revenue grew 9% to $571 million. It was forecast to earn $1.62 a share on revenue of $560 million, according to I/B/E/S data from Refinitiv.…

Dr. Carl Marci is a board-certified psychiatrist and Harvard neuroscientist. He spends time as a health technology entrepreneur and executive through his role as Chief Psychiatrist and Managing Director at OM1, a health data company.Below, Marci shares five key insights from his new book, Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age. Listen to the audio version—read by Maric himself—in the Next Big Idea App.1. Our brains are uniquely wired for social interactionsThe human brain consists of between 60-80 billion…

By SciTechDaily.com July 22, 2022There are a lot of snacks that claim to be healthy, but turn out to be anything but. However, if you’re trying to lose weight but still want to snack throughout the day, consider some healthy, low-calorie options to suit every taste.Why snack? Research has shown that snacking can help with weight loss , particularly if the snacks are low in calories but high in fiber and protein. Regular snacking can help satiate our appetite, helping us go for smaller portions during our meals.From sweet…

We recently celebrated our daughter’s marriage, a life-affirming ritual made all the more joyous by being able to reunite with extended family and friends following an endless COVID-induced hiatus. The wedding took place just a few weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, which had established a constitutional right to abortion for about 50 years. The near coincidence of the two events left us shaken. It underlined yet again something that we had discussed repeatedly over the decades every time a…

We recently celebrated our daughter’s marriage, a life-affirming ritual made all the more joyous by being able to reunite with extended family and friends following an endless COVID-induced hiatus. The wedding took place just a few weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, which had established a constitutional right to abortion for about 50 years. The near coincidence of the two events left us shaken. It underlined yet again something that we had discussed repeatedly over the decades every time a…

The study found that a healthy plant-based diet could reduce breast cancer risk by 14%.Research shows that diet quality is important in the prevention of breast cancerThere is evidence that the foods we eat can affect how likely we are to develop cancer, but it’s not always clear which foods or dietary habits are most effective in lowering cancer risk. The quality or general healthiness of a person’s food may be crucial, according to the findings of a recent study.A healthy plant-based diet was found to be associated with…

Of the 9500 participants surveyed, roughly 85% inaccurately assessed their diet quality.A new study demonstrates that American adults frequently overestimate the quality of their dietIs your diet healthy? It seems to be an easy question, but according to recent research, it is one that most Americans fail to answer correctly.“We found that only a small percentage of U.S. adults can accurately assess the healthfulness of their diet, and interestingly, it’s mostly those who perceive their diet as poor who are able to…

A traditional Japanese dinner is very healthy.Japanese food is famous for its health benefits. The Japanese have the second-highest life expectancy in the world, and they attribute their good health to their diets. Researchers are still trying to figure out why Japanese food is so healthy, but there’s no doubt that it’s a good diet. Here are some of the top foods that contribute to Japanese health:Consuming raw fish, such as sashimi, sushi, and nigiri, is popular in Japan.FishThe Japanese consume about 140 pounds of fish…