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Can raising a cat relieve stress? Research points out that pets are not only cute, they can also reduce the risk of heart disease. We have known that psychological stress and anxiety are related to cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks. According to Medical News Today , 4,000 people between the ages of 30 and 75 were selected for ten years of observation. About half of the people are cat owners or have raised cats, while the other half do not. Studies have shown that compared with people who have never had a cat, the chance of suffering from heart disease and stroke is nearly 30% lower. Keeping a cat can relieve stress. Raising a cat can effectively relieve stress and anxiety, and it can also reduce people's loneliness. If you can’t keep a cat, you can watch a video about cats. Media School at Indiana University once studied 7000 people, trying to find out the behavioral influence of watching cat videos on these 7000 people. It turns out that watching cat videos can re...

Your immune system is stronger than a vaccine! How to fight the virus? Immunity is the body's own defense mechanism, which can resist viruses, bacteria and microorganisms in the environment from invading the body. However, the strength of each person's immune system is different. How to improve immunity? 1. Good living habits 2. Eat a balanced diet, pay attention to nutritional intake, and eat more fruits rich in vitamin C. 3. Maintain the cleanliness of the living environment 4. Keep your body warm and help blood circulation 5. Keep a good mood. High stress and anxiety may affect the body's immune system. 6. Sufficient sleep. Adequate sleep can stimulate the immune system and produce more immune proteins that can increase resistance to enhance the body's resistance. 7. Exercise regularly to improve cardiopulmonary function 8. Appropriate supplement of health foods, such as vitamins Want to fight the virus, in addition to facilities outside the vaccination, your immune ...

Is Caesarean section good? Babies are more likely to have health problems! Research: Diabetes, obesity, and asthma are all increasing. The proportion of caesarean sections in the United States is increasing year by year, but more and more studies believe that children born by caesarean section are more likely to have health conditions, such as allergies, asthma, and immune system problems. Children may grow up at risk of diabetes and obesity. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) also recommends that a C-section is not necessary. Natural birth babies can be exposed to more microorganisms and strengthen the immune system. A major study published in the "Journal of Clinical Epidemiology" in 2020 has aggregated 30 years of data and studied the health differences between more than 2 million children who had undergone caesarean section and natural delivery. They found that babies born by caesarean section are more likely to suffer from diabetes, arthritis, celiac disease and inf...

People with depression need to avoid these 7 foods that may aggravate depression. For people with depression, certain foods may make depression worse. 1. Refined sugar Desserts taste good, but refined sugar can cause blood sugar to spike, which may cause "sugarhangover" (headaches, drowsiness, and other symptoms) to affect mood and consume energy. 2. Artificial sweeteners Avoid aspartame, which prevents the production of serotonin, causing mood swings, headaches and insomnia. 3.Processed food White bread, pasta, and refined or processed carbohydrates have a great impact on blood sugar after eating, causing insulin to surge, and eventually feeling tired and depressed. 4. Hydrogenated oil If you are prone to depression, it is best not to eat fried chicken, fried squid, and French fries. Foods that are cooked with hydrogenated oil and contain trans fat are factors that cause depression. Refined cooking oils such as corn oil are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which can cause brain ...

 Three foods recommended by nutritionists to prevent depression. 1. Yogurt, Probiotics Studies have pointed out that the microbes in the intestine can affect intestinal hormones, regulate the inflammatory response in the body, and further influence the brain, regulate our cognitive functions, emotions, etc. This mechanism is called "gut-brain axis", so the intestine is also called The second brain. Supplementing probiotics can help us reduce the proportion of "bad bacteria" in the intestines, and affect the physiology of the brain through the "gut-brain axis", thereby reducing the risk of depression. 2. Nuts Such as almonds, sesame seeds, cashews, etc. The tryptophan in nuts is the precursor to the manufacture of Serotonin. Serotonin will make people feel satisfied, happy, and emotionally stable. If the intake of tryptophan is insufficient, the blood Serotonin concentration will be too low , The mood is easy to fall and produce melancholy mood. In addition...

 Why do you get diabetes? If you have the following habits, be careful. Diabetes comes from heredity or lifestyle. What is "diabetes"? After ordinary people eat, glucose is produced during the digestion and decomposition of food. When the pancreas feels the stimulation of glucose, it will secrete "insulin" to let glucose enter the cells and convert it into energy, so that our body has enough energy. However, if the body lacks insulin, or the cells cannot use insulin and produce (Insulin Resistance; IR), the sugar in the blood cannot enter the cells, causing the body to lack nutrition and damage blood vessels at the same time, and "diabetes" is formed. Therefore, the key reason for diabetes is whether the body has "secreted enough" insulin and whether it can "correctly use" insulin. Please refer to the following items to evaluate your own situation. 1. There are diabetic patients in the family. 2. gestational diabetes mellitus. 3. Fatty ...

Poor mattress has a big impact, and lack of sleep may cause cardiovascular disease. Studies have confirmed that long-term lack of sleep affects the body's release of hormones that help repair cells and energy balance, which easily increases the risk of heart disease, depression, obesity and infection. In addition, lack of concentration caused by lack of sleep is also prone to traffic accidents. And enough sleep can help people think clearly, respond quickly and concentrate. Because mattresses are closely related to sleep quality, and sleep affects human immunity and cardiovascular health, choosing a mattress that suits you can not only ensure a good night’s sleep, but also help you stay away from cardiovascular disease and obesity. How to choose the right mattress? When choosing a mattress, you can prioritize your sleeping position. Sleeping posture can basically be divided into three categories: "sleep on one’s stomach", "sleep on one’s side" and "sleep on...

  The more exercise, the harder to lose weight? The 4 most common mistakes made by novice fitness players. Do you have such experience? Friends who exercised together lost a few kilos, but haven't you made any progress? 1. Not drinking enough water The exercise effect is not good, it is probably simply because of not enough water. The right amount of water can lubricate the joints and reduce inflammation, and water can also help deliver important nutrients, which is very important for exercise effects. 2. Fasting exercise or eating too much after exercise You need to consume energy during exercise to have a good performance, so do not exercise on an empty stomach, but you should not eat too close to the exercise time to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. In order to give enough digestion time for the stomach and intestines, it is recommended to eat before one to two hours of exercise, so that there is enough blood sugar as energy during exercise, and it can also prevent blood from ...

How do I know if I've already had coronavirus? COVID-19 symptoms: Fever: common Cough: common Difficulty breathing: common Sneezing: no Headache: common Diarrhea: less Sore throat: common Marking "No" does not mean that the symptom will not occur, because everyone's symptoms may be slightly different. If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor. How to distinguish between influenza and COVID-19? According to epidemiological studies, the incubation period of influenza is about 1 to 4 days, and the course of the disease is about 7 days. The flu makes people feel that physical discomfort changes very quickly. If it is suddenly uncomfortable, it is probably flu. The incubation period of COVID-19 is relatively long, which may be about 1 to 14 days, and the course of the disease may be delayed for several weeks or more than several months. Unless there is a chronic disease, the course of the disease will not deteriorate so quickly; at first, there may be a little symptom, a...

New study: Antihypertensive drugs will not increase the risk of COVID-19 infection A new study provides reliable evidence for global hypertension patients. Some experts worry that treatment of hypertension drugs may increase the risk of COVID-19, but it will not happen in fact. The research team of the New York University School of Medicine analyzed 12,594 people who were screened for COVID-19; 5,894 (46.8%) of them tested positive, and of the 4,357 patients with a history of hypertension, 2,573 ( 59.1%) were positive. However, after excluding age and other factors, the analysis of patients' medication showed that there is no substantial correlation between a single drug and the positive rate and the probability of severe illness. Under normal circumstances, when the blood pressure drops, the human body will trigger a series of mechanisms to increase blood pressure through RAAS, including angiotensin I which is converted into angiotensin II by ACE, which further raises blood pressu...