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How food can improve your mood with Professor Felice Jacka

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How does monkeypox spread? What scientists know

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Long-term contact, particularly with a person's skin lesions, is now thought to be the main method of transmission. Infected cells are seen in blue in this coloured transmission electron microscope picture of monkeypox virus particles (red). Credit: SPL/NIAID/NIH   Researchers are learning more about the disease's transmission as the number of cases of monkeypox worldwide keeps rising. According to a number of recent research, early predictions that the virus spreads mostly through frequent skin-to-skin contact between individuals have largely come true. According to Oriol Mitjà, a researcher in infectious diseases at the Germans Trias I Pujol University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain, who co-authored one of the recent studies published in The Lancet1, "When you put all these studies together, we see that the clinical presentation everywhere is similar—but also surprising." This is due to the fact that the signs and symptoms are different from what scientists had seen i

Power of movement: Swim to relieve stress, walk for mental blocks, dance away anxiety

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Everyday movement in any way may improve our emotions, boost our mobility, and promote mental health.: ENGLAND —  Is mental strength best achieved through exercise? According to a recent poll, two out of three people think it may be, and medical professionals concur. In fact, swimming a few laps might help you decompress, and walking might be the greatest remedy for removing mental blocks. Dr. Zoe Williams, a British TV personality and physician, claims that different motions might enhance particular moods. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged while working, she suggests going for a stroll to get some fresh air to give you a boost. Because walking makes your heart beat quicker, more oxygen-rich blood is sent to your brain, improving your ability to concentrate and think clearly. Meanwhile, the deliberate motion of swimming offers you something to concentrate on, which lowers stress levels and releases cortisol, a hormone that can help regulate stress. Additionally, dancing can

Olympic Gold Medalist Damian Warner Wants to Be 'Open and Honest' About Mental Health

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According to Warner, it's critical to encourage those around us so that everyone has an equal chance to pursue their aspirations and live a happy and healthy life. Olympian Damian Warner acknowledges that he is under constant pressure to serve as a positive role model, but the world series medalist relishes the chance. Warner, 32, tells PEOPLE, "I realize that the individuals in my life have given so much of their time and effort to allow me to accomplish what I love. "Since it would be nearly impossible to repay everyone, I strive to set an example for others and return the favour whenever I can. I want to set the finest example I can for them and demonstrate that their efforts were not in vain." The decathlon gold medalist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has teamed up with Lululemon to promote awareness about mental illness through sport. She is a track and field athlete. In order to "leverage the extreme power of sport to empower and inspire our societies as wel

"Feeling Your Feelings, And Learning To Process Them The (Not So) Complete Guide To Understanding Your Emptions."

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"Our experience as humans is fundamentally shaped by our emotions. To regularly feel them is natural, healthy, and typical. In reaction to what we observe, hear, feel, or think, emotions may originate. Our current moods, thoughts, memories, and the perception we give to events happening around us are only a few of the numerous aspects that affect our emotions and sentiments." What sorts of emotions are there? We encounter them when? "There are so many different types of sentiments that one may experience, which is both the most beautiful and the most irritating part about emotions. Let's examine some illustrations of emotions. An extreme sense of indignation and aggression known as anger is frequently brought on by an unfairness or provocation. The feeling of joy is one of satisfaction and joy. Sadness is a sentiment that may occur in reaction to misery, suffering, or failure. "A feeling of uncertainty and anxiety can accompany jealousy. When we approach or beco

Drink these four herbal teas during the monsoon to avoid seasonal allergies. Drink these four herbal teas during the monsoon to avoid seasonal infections.

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  The monsoon season is a time for respiratory infections. This season of year, common cold, flu, and cough are common. You may also drink a variety of herbal teas in this condition to avert these seasonal infections. Let's assess the kind of teas you can drink. Tulsi Tea -  In Hinduism, tulsi is of great consequence. Tulsi is honored. There are several pharmaceutical benefits in tulsi leaves. They function to defend you from a variety of problems. As during rainy season, you can drink Tulsi tea. It helps in the treatment of cough, cold, and headache. Ginger Tea -  As during monsoons, you can sip ginger tea. It serves as protection against the flu, cold, and cough. This tea aids in boosting immunity. This encourages better circulation of blood. Chamomile tea-  is ideal for those who have trouble falling asleep at night. You can drink this tea to prevent seasonal infections, allergies, and disorders. It has autoimmune qualities. Antimicrobial qualities are observed. Green tea-  is

Eating banana peels, according to an American nutritionist, will prevent cancer, along with six other incredible benefits.

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Banana intake seems to be quite nutritious. It is a food that increases energy. It is also utilised in a variety of dishes. It is regarded as being excellent for the stomach. The majority of sugary items created with sugar get more calories than a banana, which has only 90. Considering the nutritional content of a banana, it has 0.3 grams of fiber fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 1 mg of sodium, 360 mg or so of potassium, 2.6 grammes of fibre, 12 grammes of sugar,and 1.1 grammes of protein per 100 grammes. Often people eat banana peeled and throw away its peel. But did you know that banana peels can also be eaten. American nutritionist Erin Kenny believes that banana peels can be eaten. Banana peels are packed with polyphenols, carotenoids and other antioxidants that fight cancer-causing free radicals in your body. promotes the maintenance of intestinal health: According to Erin Kenny, banana peels include two different types of prebiotics and insoluble dietary that assist to equalize the goo