Health 2024, November

10 things you can't lie to your doctor about

10 things you can't lie to your doctor about

Many people know what to say to the doctor at the appointment, and what to keep silent or lie about. No need to distort the facts. We will tell you about what in no case should you lie to the doctor

2.5 hours a week that will lengthen your life

2.5 hours a week that will lengthen your life

Scientists have found that you don't have to exercise a lot to live longer. It is enough to walk 2.5 hours a week or do any physical labor

Be a male! 9 easy ways to boost testosterone

Be a male! 9 easy ways to boost testosterone

As men age, testosterone levels drop. Today we will talk about how to deal with this. Testosterone is the main male hormone. It is he who largely forms the abstract concept of "masculinity" both in appearance and in the behavior of a man.

The Dehydrated Generation: Do We Really Need To Drink More Water

The Dehydrated Generation: Do We Really Need To Drink More Water

Should you drink more water? Will 8 glasses solve problems with excess weight, toxins and skin health? Let's check the water myths for consistency

How to get up in the morning without problems for owls

How to get up in the morning without problems for owls

How easy it is to wake up in the morning is a burning topic for many. Maria Ovseets shares with readers her experience of transformation from an owl into a lark

Exposing 5 myths about wisdom teeth

Exposing 5 myths about wisdom teeth

Are these teeth problematic or are they the same as the rest? Do I need to get rid of them as soon as they appear? Let's analyze the most popular misconceptions associated with wisdom teeth. The tooth of wisdom - from the name it blows with something from the category of mysticism.

14 habits that harm your smile

14 habits that harm your smile

Even seemingly harmless things can destroy teeth. Life hacker tells what not to do to minimize tooth damage

What you need to know about dental health during the cold season

What you need to know about dental health during the cold season

Are colds dangerous for dental health, why do teeth hurt with a cold and how untreated caries can cause sinusitis?

Infographic: a plate of healthy food

Infographic: a plate of healthy food

A version of healthy eating from the Harvard School of Public Health. Infographics

4 principles for assessing the real benefits and harms of treatment

4 principles for assessing the real benefits and harms of treatment

Medical decision-making expert Alexander Kasapchuk explained how to independently assess the benefits or harms of treatment

How to save a student's health

How to save a student's health

Only about 10% of schoolchildren are completely healthy. Many have gastritis, posture and vision problems. How to protect the health of a student? Find out from our article

Antigravity: how to train in a hammock and why inverted poses are useful

Antigravity: how to train in a hammock and why inverted poses are useful

Life hacker figured out what anti-gravity is, why it is worth replacing a yoga mat with a hammock, and what is the use of decompression coups

Why should a child be vaccinated?

Why should a child be vaccinated?

Do you also think that early vaccinations can cripple your baby? We will explain why your child needs to be vaccinated, and maybe you will change your mind

Why hangovers only get worse with age

Why hangovers only get worse with age

The older a person is, the worse his hangover is. Why is the body worse at processing alcohol, and what influences a hangover besides biology?

Why women live longer than men

Why women live longer than men

The shorter life expectancy of men is due to the fact that for nature it is not health and longevity that are more important, but reproductive success

Take a 2-minute test that detects hidden hearing loss

Take a 2-minute test that detects hidden hearing loss

Hearing loss can be hidden. Can you hear the interlocutor well in crowded places? A two-minute recording will help determine if it's time for you to see a doctor

What Happens to Genes After Death

What Happens to Genes After Death

Some cells remain active for days or even weeks after the body has died. How this question was studied Before we become ourselves, before we have a brain, our cells are already actively working: they divide, differentiate, form "

9 misconceptions about cerebral palsy you need to break up with

9 misconceptions about cerebral palsy you need to break up with

The first Wednesday of October is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Check what you know about this condition

How attitudes affect aging

How attitudes affect aging

It often seems to us that our calendar age does not coincide with our internal state. It turns out there is a scientific explanation for this. Well-known journalist and writer Anil Anantaswami decided to investigate the issue. Lifehacker publishes a translation of his article.

How to survive a spring flare

How to survive a spring flare

Lifehacker briefly tells what the spring exacerbation is, why it is worth taking it seriously and how to cope with the consequences of the phenomenon

A change in your sense of humor can be a sign of dementia

A change in your sense of humor can be a sign of dementia

If you've always loved intellectual British humor, and lately have been laughing at the issues of Crooked Mirror, you may be developing dementia

Kombucha: How to Make the Trending Kombucha Drink Again

Kombucha: How to Make the Trending Kombucha Drink Again

This strange substance used to float in a can at my grandmother's, and now the drink is produced on an industrial scale. And people like it! Lifehacker will tell you how kombucha is useful and how to cook it correctly

8 wardrobe items that are bad for your health

8 wardrobe items that are bad for your health

Skinny jeans, high heels and flats, shapewear and thongs - you should be careful with these things

7 questions about why drinking water

7 questions about why drinking water

How much water should you drink? When to drink? What should it be? Lifehacker and Eden have answered the most important questions about the substance a person needs

Coconut oil: superfood or marketing gimmick?

Coconut oil: superfood or marketing gimmick?

Coconut oil appears to be a magic bullet for weight loss and heart disease prevention, but it's not that simple

10 culinary habits that could cost you your health

10 culinary habits that could cost you your health

Washing meat, tasting raw dough, undercooking food - these and other dangerous habits will only harm your health. Discard them ASAP

Simple tips to stop abusing food and alcohol

Simple tips to stop abusing food and alcohol

You don't have to give up delicious foods and drinks to take control of your diet. These simple questions can help you stop eating and drinking too much

I wish I died yesterday: what to do and what not to do if you have a hangover

I wish I died yesterday: what to do and what not to do if you have a hangover

For those who have gone too far the day before and want to return to life: some tips on how to get rid of a hangover and not hurt yourself even more

What do we know about the first Russian drug for coronavirus

What do we know about the first Russian drug for coronavirus

Avifavir, a cure for coronavirus, is planned to be delivered to hospitals in June. We understand how the drug appeared and what effect to expect from it

10 habits that put you at risk of catching coronavirus and infecting others

10 habits that put you at risk of catching coronavirus and infecting others

Lifehacker tells what can not be done during the coronavirus epidemic. By getting rid of these habits, you will protect yourself and your loved ones

What needs to be disinfected in a hotel room so as not to get infected

What needs to be disinfected in a hotel room so as not to get infected

Antibacterial wet wipes, disinfectant spray, slippers and plastic bags will come in handy when you check into your hotel room

Food for respiratory health

Food for respiratory health

The human respiratory system is especially vulnerable with the onset of cold weather. What you need to eat in order to keep it healthy, we will tell you below

How to exercise if you have a cold

How to exercise if you have a cold

Sports for colds - is it dangerous? We will tell you what kind of sports you can do for colds and how to choose the intensity of training

How to Recognize Dental Scams

How to Recognize Dental Scams

Unscrupulous professionals can misdiagnose, prescribe the wrong treatment, and offer non-existent services. It is worth knowing how to protect yourself from this by contacting your dentist

How a coronavirus vaccine is being created and can it stop a pandemic

How a coronavirus vaccine is being created and can it stop a pandemic

We figure out what technologies are used to develop a vaccine against coronavirus, is it really needed and when it will be possible to vaccinate against COVID-19

Poll: have you been vaccinated against coronavirus?

Poll: have you been vaccinated against coronavirus?

And if not, why not? Coronavirus statistics in Russia again set anti-records. The third wave is confidently accelerating and is approaching the peak performance of the second, when more than 28 thousand new infections were recorded daily.

Is coronavirus transmitted by air and should everyone wear masks

Is coronavirus transmitted by air and should everyone wear masks

Science popularizer Ed Yong answers the controversial questions posed by the pandemic. Find out how coronavirus is transmitted and whether to wear masks

How Sweets Affect Your Brain

How Sweets Affect Your Brain

Normal brain function is impossible without energy. But another chocolate bar can turn into a bad mood and addiction stronger than cocaine

What new waves of a pandemic might look like

What new waves of a pandemic might look like

Epidemiologists fear that a second wave of coronavirus will cover the world some time after the restrictions are lifted. We figure out what it is

5 important questions about life during the coronavirus epidemic

5 important questions about life during the coronavirus epidemic

Revealed the most important rules of conduct for coronavirus: talking about limiting communication, re-infections and food delivery to your home