Researchers have found real-world evidence that cognitive dissonance, or the psychological discomfort or tension we feel when there is an inconsistency between our cognition and our behaviour, can generate pain in the body. Cognition is the process of acquiring knowledge and wisdom through thought, experience, and the senses. In a study completed by Ohio State University and the University of Michigan…
Trapped Between the Most Comfortable and the Most Stressful Era: What’s the Way Out?
On the surface, so many of us feel our lives are too busy. We’re stressed and overwhelmed and can’t find the time for all the things we want to do. On the other hand, we’ve never had more automation, convenience, and collective wealth than we do now. And according to time use surveys published online…
UK Rolls Out Wegovy Weight-Loss Jab in £40 Million Pilot
A £40 million pilot scheme will be launched to increase access to the Wegovy weight-loss drug in the National Health Service (NHS), it has been announced. The two-year pilot will explore ways to make obesity drugs easier to access, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said on Wednesday. The scheme is part of…
Nationwide Lifeguard Shortage Could Force Half of US Pools to Close, Reduce Hours This Summer
A nationwide lifeguard shortage threatens to shut down beaches and pools ahead of the busy summer holiday season, experts have warned. Across the United States, roughly 50 percent of 309,000 public pools could be forced to close or reduce their hours if they do not find adequate staffing, Wyatt Werneth, spokesman for the American Lifeguard…
Doctors Forced to Ration Life-Saving Cancer Treatment Drugs Amid Shortages in US
Thousands of cancer patients across the United States are unable to access life-saving treatments and medicines due to chronic widespread shortages, according to recent data. According to a U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs report (pdf) published in March, shortages of drugs—including those used to treat cancer, prescription medications, and even common over-the-counter…
Australia Signs Deal With US to Accelerate Vaccine Development
June 7, 2023
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Queensland is hoping to create home-grown vaccines and become a major international vaccine hub after a partnership was announced at an international biotech conference in the U.S. on June 7. The partnership between the University of Queensland (UQ) and Emory University in Atlanta would make Queensland a centre for the Asia Pacific region, and a significant player…
Afternoon Workouts Show Promise in Blood Sugar Control for Diabetics
For individuals grappling with Type 2 diabetes, the timing of physical activity could be as impactful as the workout itself. Emerging research suggests that optimizing blood sugar control could hinge on a simple adjustment. “In this study, we [have] shown that adults with Type 2 diabetes had the greatest improvement in glucose control when they…
Health Expert Says Most Dangerous Food is Not Red Meat
June 5, 2023
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If you google for the unhealthiest food, red meat and processed meat will represent an overwhelming portion of the results, but one crispy snack might be among the most dangerous snacks you could possibly eat, according to Dr. Eric Berg, a chiropractor and renowned health author specialising in intermittent fasting and healthy ketosis. The World Health…
The Magnificent Mango
The mango (Mangifera indica), a member of the cashew family, originated in the Himalayan foothills of India more than 5000 years ago. The mango has been prized in indigenous medicine for its myriad healing properties. All parts of the mango including leaves, bark, flesh, peel, roots, and flowers have pharmacological potential. There are more than 300…
How to Eat Meat
In 2003, a remarkable article appeared in the journal Lipids, titled “Fat, fishing patterns, and health among the Bardi people of north Western Australia.” According to the authors, the Bardi people hunted and fished selectively in order to obtain meat and fish containing as much fat as possible. To the Bardi, foods lacking in fat were considered…
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