Razi Berry A new study highlighted an increased risk of suicide among transgender teens than their cisgender peers, those who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.1 The study is from the University of Arizona and looks at those, within the transgender community, is most at risk. Research into this topic noted that […]
Razi Berry Sleeplessness and sleep disturbances may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent study. According to the study, older adults who frequently feel sleepy during the day are three times more likely to develop beta-amyloid plaques in their brains.1 This daytime sleepiness may be caused by lack of nighttime sleep
Sarah Cimperman, ND According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be “more seriously polluted” than outdoor air, even in the largest and most industrialized cities.1 We may never be able to escape all of the toxins in our environment, but there are steps we can take to minimize our exposure. The bathroom is
Razi Berry Love certainly isn’t a prerequisite for sexual desire I’ll go ahead and assume that if you’re human, you’ve likely experienced an overwhelming sexual desire for someone you didn’t even know. Laying eyes on someone you’re attracted to can almost instantly evoke strong feelings of desire. Sometimes this attraction evolves into deeper feelings of
Razi Berry From the University of Wollongong Australia Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through attending a residential treatment program means more to the person than just staying clean and sober, an Australian-first study has found. Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is multi pronged and multi faceted While a significant body of
Razi Berry According to a recent research study conducted at the University of Athens, 9 tablespoons of olive oil a week outperformed Viagra (Sildenafil) in improving symptoms of male erectile dysfunction by 40 percent.1 The study was published in the journal Circulation. Olive oil is thought to be one of the reasons why the Mediterranean
Razi Berry A recent article underlines a widespread form of gender discrimination – inadequate access to private toilets. This is a serious problem for girls and women around the world, and perhaps one of the most pervasive forms of gender discrimination. There has been an increase in advocacy and research in this area, however little
Razi Berry It has been said that up to 90% or our communication is non-verbal, meaning that facial expressions, body posture, and gestures are incredibly important in developing our social intelligence. But what if we’re taking certain facial expressions to mean things that they don’t actually mean. Like a smile, for instance. Research reveals that
Razi Berry A recent study from the Wake Forest School of Medicine may give insight into why some people experience pain more intensely than others. The research study suggests that the degree to which a person is mindful may impact their experience of pain. The study is published in the journal PAIN.1 Mindfulness: being aware
Razi Berry Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the trade name Splenda®, is metabolized in the gut, producing at least 2 fat-soluble compounds, according to a recent study using rats. The finding differs from the studies used to garner regulatory approval for sucralose, which reported that the substance was not broken down in
