Understanding the Benefits and Importance of Masturbation
Masturbation is a natural act, yet many people still feel awkward or embarrassed about it. Why does this topic make so many of us uncomfortable? The past can offer some answers. Throughout
New Discovery Could Help Break Weight Loss Plateaus
Many people who try to lose weight by cutting calories are familiar with the frustrating plateau where the body stops shedding pounds. When calorie intake decreases, the body responds by slowing down
Boost Your Immunity Naturally: Simple Winter Health Hacks
Winter doesn’t have to mean endless sneezing, sniffles, or deciding whether to get a flu shot. Instead of reaching for temporary cold and flu remedies or dealing with painful injections, there are
New Study Reveals How Trans Fats Drive Heart Disease Through Sphingolipid Metabolism
Salk Institute scientists have uncovered a key mechanism behind the harmful effects of trans fats, revealing how they contribute to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Using mouse models, the researchers tracked how industrially
The Science Behind the Yo-Yo Effect: How Fat Cells “Remember” Obesity
Researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered a key mechanism behind the frustrating yo-yo effect in weight loss: fat cells retain an “epigenetic memory” of obesity, making it easier to regain lost weight.
Why Doing the Same Workout Every Day Could Be Holding You Back
Consistency is key when it comes to getting in shape. After all, you can’t build strength, endurance, or muscle if you don’t put in the work regularly. But are there any benefits
Erections: what we learned from mice could help with sexual health in men
Have you ever wondered how a penile erection works but never dared to ask? Imagine a dry sponge inside a condom. Now pour water onto the sponge—this represents blood flowing in. That’s
Breaking the Taboo: Rethinking An@l Sex Through a Gender-Inclusive Lens
What comes to mind when you hear “anal sex”? Is it pain, fear, or coercion? Perhaps it’s a sense of taboo, an association with adventure, or even discomfort. Do you think of
Coffee Consumption May Protect Against Cognitive Decline in People with Atrial Fibrillation
Drinking multiple cups of coffee daily may help prevent cognitive decline in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to research published on December 14, 2024, in the Journal of the American Heart
Stress Hormones Take Center Stage in Obesity-Related Diabetes
A collaborative study led by Rutgers Health has found that stress hormones—not necessarily impaired insulin signaling—may be the principal cause of obesity-related diabetes. These insights, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, have
