November 27, 2024
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Real Wellness Science
The latest research is the antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health
Paul Saladino is an internet celebrity doctor with 2.4 million followers on Instagram. His videos promote so-called animal-based diets: meat, organs, raw milk, some fruit and zero vegetables. Vegetables, he says, are full of toxins that humans should not consume. In other corners of the platform, hundreds of thousands of people claim that plant-based diets or juicing regimens can cure cancer. Social media is full of health-related misinformation masquerading as truth. So what should healthy people do? Consider this special issue American scientific an antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health.
An easy way to improve your body and mind: go outside.
The science of health begins with moving the body. There is there’s no need to settle for 10,000 steps a day (idea from a marketing campaign); research shows that people benefit from different amounts of movement as they age. Those who spent more time engaged in moderate or vigorous physical activity they have larger brain regions essential for memory formationand adding a cognitive challenge to your workout can prevent brain decline in later years. Weight training helps older adults avoid diseases and dangerous falls. Few popular wellness products that claim to prolong your youth are based on evidence, but on some basic behavioral changes It will give you 10 more healthy years.
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It is a common belief that our metabolism slows down steadily as we age. In fact, metabolic efficiency remains constant between the ages of 20 and 60. What we eat matters. A growing body of research links ultra-processed foods whose effects on the brain can mimic those of nicotine and ethanol. to a long list of health problems. Our body needs sufficient amounts About 30 vitamins and minerals to functiondespite the doctors Overdiagnosed vitamin D deficiency. Science says that instead of trying to get eight glasses of water a day, trusting your body’s thirst signals is the right thing to do to stay hydrated
We all get sick, though some people are more prone to diseases—genetics play a big role, as well as individual inflammatory responses, which is why wearing masks is still important for the immunocompromised. The near future should bring it novel pain medications and directed cancer treatments that surpass current chemotherapies. Awareness campaigns around detection of atrial fibrillation and rethinking women’s blood pressure guidelines keep the promise of life extension.
A healthy mind is essential to true wellness. regular Meditation can reduce stress and improve mental health. Noisy environments increase stress and therefore increase the risk of heart disease regular doses of silence are key. New group therapy programs adolescents at risk of depression teach them to analyze their thoughts using techniques inspired by cognitive-behavioral therapy, which has been shown to improve mental health. If you’re feeling stuck, try a quick nap—inventor Thomas Edison relied on them to inspire new ideas and creativity
As a journalist and American scientific As contributor Lydia Denworth reports, there it is An easy way to improve your body and mind: go outside. Nature is a respite from the constant ads of social media influencers, yes. But if you spend only two hours a week, even being in the open air increases your well-being. Scientists are still investigating the effect, although it is intuitive that fresh air and sunshine make the outdoors a healthy place.
