Estrogen is a female sex hormone that has several functions in the body. It is involved in the growth and development of the female reproductive organs, pregnancy, bones, skin, brain and heart1. Some benefits of estrogen are: It protects against thinning bones (osteoporosis) by increasing bone density. It improves mood, sleep, sexual behavior and eating … Read more
Singing is nice. But singing with a group of others is even nicer or at least less scary. In a choir or in the football stands and pub, we like to sing together. But why? Hi, this is Bing. I can help you with your question. 😊 Singing together is an activity that has many … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) – Computer manufacturer Dell has become considerably more valuable on the New York stock exchange on Friday. The group presented better-than-expected figures and rose more than 21 percent. At the same time, Wall Street was looking for direction after new macroeconomic releases that may shed light on the Federal Reserve’s future interest … Read more
Fathers are (on average) a lot more unhappy with their relationship/marriage when the first child is born. To a large group of men in Germany how satisfied they were with their relationship and their partner. The maximum score that could be achieved was 27. The study, published in the journal PLOS One, found that men … Read more
Some large media houses or news sites have blocked the GPTBot artificial intelligence tool from accessing their texts. The robot, which draws data from open sources, was quietly launched on August 8 by OpenAI, the company behind the chat tool ChatGPT. But the American media The New York Times and CNN, the Australian station ABC … Read more
People who have recently quit smoking often complain that they cough more and feel worse than when they smoked. Mathise Hofmans, psychologist and tabacologist at the rookstopafdeling in UZ Leuven, explains in HLN why that is. “What I always tell people when they want to quit smoking is that their cough can increase. Smoking slightly … Read more
It is often said that if you are trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do every day is to drink plenty of water. Some internet advice even suggests that this should be a 4.5 liter. The thought is that water helps burn calories and reduce appetite, which in turn leads to … Read more
According to researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University, the two best exercises to lower blood pressure are isometric exercises. Isometric exercises consist of postures that keep the body static and activate the muscles without lengthening or contracting them, as in strength training, for example. Among the most popular isometric exercises are wall squats and planks. … Read more
There are several foods that are very low in calories, meaning you can eat them in relatively large amounts without consuming many calories. Here’s a list of foods that are considered “low-calorie”: Water: 0 calories.Green leafy vegetables: Spinach, lettuce, kale and other leafy greens are very low in calories.Cucumber: Contains mainly water and is very … Read more
There are several foods and drinks that can make it more difficult to lose weight, especially if consumed in large amounts or part of a daily diet. Here are 10 foods that could potentially hinder weight loss: Sugary drinks: Soft drinks, fruit juices with added sugars and other sugary drinks can lead to weight gain … Read more