Three glasses of milk per day approaching death

Drinking three glasses of milk per day can result in premature death, while not helping the person protect against fractures. This conclusion was made by scientists from the Swedish Uppsala University.

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For a long time, doctors and nutritionists recommend drinking milk as the beverage increases calcium in the body and helps to protect the bone. However, Swedish scientists have concluded that the use of milk It is not so obvious, as well as its beneficial effect on bone. It appeared that the milk doubles the risk of premature death. AT The researchers observed the 61 thousand men and 45 thousand women for 20 years.

They found that there was no differences in the amount and frequency of fractures among those who drank a lot milk and those who are not too fond of this drink. But women increased daily intake of milk, on the other hand, increases the risk of fractures. Those people, who drank three glasses of milk per day or more (680 ml) twice more likely to die prematurely than those who drank less than one glass.

Milk is absolutely necessary for building bones and their fortress, which means that the drink should benefit man. However, researchers believe that the fat contained in this drink completely cancels favor of milk Promoting inflammation and increases the risk of heart attack. Meanwhile, products with a low fat, such as cheese and yogurt, have a positive impact, reduced risk of premature death and increased bone strength participants observations.

British scientists are calling refer to the conclusions of Swedish colleagues with caution because of the milk the country is enriched with vitamin A, which can have an impact on the data. (READ MORE)

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Circumcision does not prevent enjoy sex

Circumcision does not reduce the pleasure that a man gets from sex. The largest of this kind of research has given a definitive answer to the question that is hotly debated is not the first dozen years.

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Australian scientists analyzed data from 40 different independent studies on the effects of circumcision   on the sexual life of men. The main question was, does this religious-hygienic procedures to reduce the sensitivity and satisfaction during sex. It turned out that no such threats circumcision   I do not bear. And those studies in which the authors have come to opposite conclusions, of poor quality.

Circumcision   worldwide carried either for religious reasons (for example, Islam or Judaism), or for hygienic. More recently, nearly 85% of all American males were circumcised in infancy, as it was believed that this procedure reduces the risk of developing certain infectious or inflammatory diseases.

But in recent years the number of circumcisions for hygienic reasons in the US and other countries has decreased. This was due not least with the emerging theory that because of male circumcision to lose a certain amount of sensitivity in the penis, so that sex brings them less fun. Fathers did not want their sons deprived themselves of such happiness, and therefore refused to circumcisions.

But now firmly proven - Circumcision does not prevent a man to receive pleasure from sex. In addition, this procedure reduces the risk of penile cancer, and possibly prostate cancer and significantly reduces the risk of HIV and some other sexually transmitted diseases, as scientists have found the University of Sydney. (READ MORE)

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Eating peppers reduces cancerous tumors

Besides the fact that chili is able to inhibit intestinal tumor, its use also helps to extend the Life in the existing disease. This conclusion Californian scientists According to the American scientific journal The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Pepper cancer

  Scientists from the University California School of Medicine, San Diego conducted an experiment, as a result of which found that the use of capsaicin - the active substance chili - reduces tumors in the intestine and increases by 30% Life rodents whose tumor had appeared.
 
  Anti-tumor effect pepper, appears to be related to the TRPV1 receptor, previously found in sensory neurons, where it was potentially harmful to the detector cell factors. TPRV1 was also detected on cells of the intestinal epithelium. There's this receptor is involved in receptor activation, growth, stimulating cell division intestines and promotes the development of tumors. It turned out, TRPV1 inhibits formulation growth receptor, thereby reducing the risk of unwanted growth of cells and the appearance of tumors in the intestine.
 
  It is thus possible, It suggests that a substance called chili, capsaicin can be powerful prophylactic bowel tumors, the researchers said. Job to study the anti-cancer properties of capsaicin will continue. (READ MORE)

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Stuffed Tomatoes

Tomatoes - a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Ingredients:

- Tomatoes - 6 pieces.

- Mushrooms (fresh) - 200g

- Onions - 1 pc.

- Oil or butter - 1 tablespoon

- Lard - 1 tbsp

- Tomato paste - 2 tbsp

- White bread - 50g

- Herbs, salt and pepper - to taste.

Preparation:

Large tomatoes wash well, the underside of the 1/4 of the cut, gently squeeze to remove seeds, cut part of the pulp, salt and pepper. Prepared tomatoes filled with stuffing.

For the stuffing well-washed mushrooms finely chop, fry in melted lard. Onions chop, fry in butter. Mushrooms and onions mix, add a strong broth, tomato paste, tomato pulp, bread crumbs and stir to boil.

Stuffed tomatoes with minced meat to put on a greased baking tray, drizzle with oil and bake in the oven. When a table sprinkled with parsley, celery, dill.

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The Internet can help in dealing with stress

Online therapy is actually able to reduce the level of anxiety and stress in humans. To such conclusion the British scientists from the University of Surrey.

Internet against stress

Many of us have heard of the destructive impact of the web on the human psyche and the emergence of specific Internet addiction. But can the Internet to perform the opposite function and positively influence the already slightly crippled the human psyche, reducing stress levels ? British scientists have proved that this is possible.

They watched the action on human psyche sites devoted to practice awareness   - One of the most popular and sought-after Lately. In general, the definition of " awareness " not fully reflect the meaning of the English word mindfulness in the form in which it is now understood. One of the authors of this term Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness, as a "non-judgmental awareness arising in a conscious direction of attention at the moment unfolding experience. "

Overall awareness is connected with meditation and is considered one of the most popular spiritual practice that allow find inner peace. Trend mindfulness spawned a myriad of sites and mobile applications that promise to reduce stress levels   using various kinds of online tools. The researchers decided to test their effectiveness.

It was found that these sites and applications can actually reduce the level of fatigue and negative emotions that a person experiences, as well as improve the quality of sleep. Some volunteers regularly use the Internet and special applications, and in the control group people tried to calm himself by other means, such as books and films. It turned out, the internet can still be a very effective tool for combating stress. (READ MORE)

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Blood tests can help diagnose depression

American scientists from Northwestern University in Chicago came close to creating a blood test allows you to diagnose depression. They found what chemicals are present in the blood of people who have been victims of severe mental disorder.

Diagnosis of Depression

In current clinical diagnosis of depression   carried on based on personal conversations with the patient, assess his mood and responses to specific questions. The accuracy of such a diagnosis is not too high. American scientists We conducted a small study, taking analyzes blood   adolescents, and at the same time highlighting the specific chemical substance, were present only in the blood of those who have observed the initial stage depression .

The tests were based on animal studies. Scientists were able to determine the presence of 26 markers Blood-related stress, and genetic characteristics associated with brain damage. Note that in the early onset of severe depression forecast significantly worse than if the disorder begins in adulthood age. Depression in teens affects up to 25% of people.

This is due to a mental disorder Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, the development of which can also be predicted with help blood test . In total the complexity, the researchers took the tests in 14 healthy adolescents and 14 of them Peer, who began early depression. According to the magazine Translational Psychiatry study co-author Dr. Eva thinning, chemical substances in the blood are the "neurodegenerative fingerprints" severe disorders and diseases that can occur. And as depression often precedes Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, the presence of these chemicals substances in the blood is an early warning of diseases. (READ MORE)

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Bad posture makes us sad, fearful

Bad posture not only leads to chronic pain in the back, as scientists have found from New Zealand. It also makes us more sad and fearful.

Bad posture

Science is well aware of the negative impact incorrect posture   the state human spine, but in the journal Health Psychology published results the work of researchers who have decided to find whether bearing on the psyche. This study was undertaken shortly after the science has proven the connection muscles with emotion. In particular, it is known that Botox injections in the forehead, which do not allow him to develop wrinkles and frown, are very effective in treating depression.

It was found that even cheaper way to preserve good the mood is correct posture . The researchers observed the effect of posture on the mood of the inhabitants of the New 74 Zealand, which are specifically fixed in different positions by means of a special Ribbon time to answer questions to determine the mood level stress and self-esteem. During this time, blood pressure was measured scientists palpitations and participants in the experiment.

It turned out that people sitting with his back perfectly straight, All these figures were the best. People with correct posture   We feel more enthusiasm felt more passionate and strong. But volunteers with incorrect posture   there was more fear of nerve disorders, drowsiness and a sense of sadness.

Correct posture is also associated with higher self-esteem, less fear of communicating with other people and less negative emotions. Finally, people with back straight there is more healthy and intense pulse. (READ MORE)

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