Jaw Clenching & Pelvic Floor Tension: The Surprising Connection You Need To Know
Jaw and pelvic floor tension are connected through the diaphragm—nose breathing and diaphragmatic breathing can reduce tension and calm your nervous system.
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What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain
For years, the two patients had come to the Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where doctors and researchers follow people with cognitive impairment as they age, as well as a group with normal cognition. Both patients, a man and a woman, had agreed to donate their brains after they died for further…Debunking the myth that vaccines cause autism
Busting the myth: No link between vaccines and autism despite decades-old discredited study and persistent misinformation campaigns.Blueberries vs Cranberries – Which is Healthier?
Blueberries triumph over cranberries with stronger vitamin content and more antioxidant power, scoring a modest win in our nutritional face-off.
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How Bad Is Loneliness For The Health, Really?
On a population level, is loneliness killing us? We must confess, we still believe (still believe!) in good, evidence-based scientific conclusions, so let’s examine how… Healthy lifespan takes a hit one more time Recently, researchers (Dr. Xuan Wang et al.) investigated this matter, and found that loneliness and social isolation were associated with substantially fewer… -
If Using A Treadmill Feels Like Torture…
You might not be far wrong: Tread carefully! According to this video, treadmills were created in 1818 by English engineer Sir William Cubitt, as a way to discipline prisoners while also providing useful labor during Britain’s economic difficulties following the Napoleonic Wars. How this labor was useful: prisoners stepped on 24 spokes of a large… -
Figs vs Guava – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing figs to guava, we picked the figs. Why? This one’s pretty straightforward: In terms of macros, figs have slightly more carbs while guava has nearly 2x the fiber (and figs were already good for that), as well as about 3x the protein, but the numbers are smaller there. In any case,… -
There’s Trouble Afoot (Avoid This Common Health Misstep)
Far less well-known than Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can still result in loss of life and limb (not in that order). Or, as it was put in a new action plan that has been launched all so recently in Canada, in large part due to public awareness being so poor: ❝Peripheral… -
Does Your Skin Get Used to Retinol? The Truth About Skincare “Resistance”
Here’s what’s actually going on when your discernible skin responses change/stop: Resistance is utile Or rather, it’s actually tolerance. Tolerance vs resistance: your skin can become acclimated to the irritation and side effects of an ingredient without becoming resistant to its biological effects, so reduced dryness, peeling, or sensitivity with a topical retinoid doesn’t mean… -
Parsnips vs Sweet Potato – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing parsnips to sweet potato, we picked the sweet potato. Why? In terms of macros, there isn’t much between them: parsnips have very slightly more fiber and sweet potato very slightly more carbs and protein, but it’s close enough to fairly call it a tie, as we’re looking at average numbers, and… -
The Sleep Tips You Haven’t Already Heard Of
We all know about having a regular sleep schedule in a cool dark room and clean bedding and, shockingly, not taking stimulants before bedtime. Hopefully we all know alcohol is bad, too. So, what else? Sweet dreams Dr. Michael Breus, sleep specialist, advises: *Here we remember that Dr. Breus is a PhD (specifically: a sleep… -
Banana vs Peach – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing banana to peach, we picked the banana. Why? In terms of macros, bananas have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in this category. In the category of vitamins, bananas have more of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9, and C, while peaches have more of… -
The Relationship Between Sleep & Migraine
…and other items from this week’s health science news: Which way does the relationship go, really? Sleep problems have been reported by 64.1% of people with migraine, compared with 38.7% of people without headaches and 45.4% of those with tension-type headaches. The latter difference suggests that there maybe something more at hand here than just… -
If You Pass This Test, You’re Stronger Than 90% of Over-50s
Can you do it? Sit-to-stand, but… …with one leg! How to do it: sit on a normal-height, sturdy chair, lift one foot, keep your hands out of the way, stand up, then lower yourself back down slowly over at least four seconds; repeat on the other leg and compare the two sides. What the test… -
Edamame vs Mung Beans – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing edamame to mung beans, we picked the edamame. Why? In terms of macros, edamame has a little more protein while mung beans have a little more fiber for notably more carbs, so all things considered, we’ll call this category either a tie, or a subjective win for edamame. In the category… -
Beat The Catch-22 Of Exercise Benefits!
It’s Q&A Day at 10almonds! Have a question or a request? We love to hear from you! In cases where we’ve already covered something, we might link to what we wrote before, but will always be happy to revisit any of our topics again in the future too—there’s always more to say! No question/request too… -
4 Ways To Fix Your Focus
If your attention span could be better, here’s how to fix it: Stay with us here… A 2016 study tracked how long people stayed focused on a single computer application before switching to another. Participants averaged 40 seconds on one task, compared with 75 seconds five years earlier. This doesn’t necessarily mean attention spans are… -
Banana vs Papaya – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing banana to papaya, we picked the banana. Why? In terms of macros, the banana boasts nearly 2x the fiber, a little over 2x the carbs, and more than 2x the protein, making it the nutrient-dense option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, bananas have more of vitamins B1,… -
This One Simple Rule Will Double Your Mobility
It doesn’t even take extra effort: A change of tempo “Tempo lifting”, such as using the same exercise, weight, and repetitions with a deliberately controlled lowering phase and pause in the deepest position, can provide greater opportunities to improve mobility than doing repetitions more quickly. This is because mobility-focused warm-ups and drills often move you… -
Asparagus vs Cabbage – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to cabbage, we picked the asparagus. Why? In terms of macros, these are the same, or rather, close enough that the margin of variation is mostly overlapping. So, a tie in this category. In the category of vitamins, asparagus has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B4, B5, B9, E,… -
Holistic Good Health: Your GLP-1 Questions Answered By Telezen MD
As regular 10almonds readers will know, weight loss alone does not equate to good health, and GLP-1 drugs, when used, are best combined with a holistic approach to ensure full wellness. We recently asked 10almonds readers to submit questions to be answered by Telezen MD, a fully-licensed US telehealth platform designed for people who want… -
What Happens If An Engineered Virus Escapes A Lab?
Here’s how things have been progressing: The days of Anthrax et al. are (mostly) over Biosecurity experts are becoming increasingly concerned about dangerous laboratory leaks, particularly those involving pathogens engineered* to cause pandemics. Things like Anthrax are thus no longer their primary concern. A controversial subfield involves engineering enhanced potential pandemic pathogens (ePPPs), typically variants… -
Apricot vs Orange – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing apricots to oranges, we picked the apricots. Why? Both are great, and it was close! In terms of macros, apricots have more protein while oranges have more carbs and fiber, the ratio of of which means that apricots have the slightly lower glycemic index, though really, nobody is getting metabolic disease… -
Is Your Use Of Tech Good Or Bad For Brain Health In Later Life?
The word “screentime” isn’t usually associated with anything positive. We all use apps to try to limit it, we all read articles telling us about how it hurts teenagers’ sleep and damages toddlers’ development. Now, it could be that the tech isn’t really to blame. This writer certainly remembers staying up late as a child… -
Why Are Headaches Sometimes Just One Side Of The Head?
Dr. Amy Konvalin explains what’s going on in there: There are two sides to this Neck-related headaches are a common thing: tension, restricted movement, or irritation in your neck can refer pain upwards into your head. This can be particularly noticeable when you wake up with a headache after sleeping in a position that doesn’t…
