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With the number of wellness trends and "experts" health, it can be difficult to trust the information you hear about yourPhysical and mental well-being. But turning to search and data, you can analyze theTruthless truths about your health ofabsurdity. And to help you, we compiled 50 facts on everything from your body to your brain that are surprising, but 100% true. Improbable meaning increased by anxiety at the shocking link between your birthday and your death, these amazingHealth Facts Supported by Science will blow your mind.

Although certainly unhealthy, peeing in a swimming pool may seem harmless for your health. After all, the urine is sterile, as well as chlorine. As it turns out, urine and chlorine create hazardous chemicals when combined. In fact, this so-called "pool smell" is actually the smell of these chemicals, such asXing-Fang Li, an environmental chemistry teacher who ledResearch on the subject, RecountNPR. One of these chemical-cyanogen chloride is classified as a chemical warfare agent and can damage your heart and lung. Other by-products, called nitrosamines, can even cause cancer.

You may think that your nostrils share the workload in inhalation and expiration. And while they do it, it's not quite the way you could expect. You inspire and actually exhale through a nostril at a time, according to definitive research published in the newspaperProcedure of the Mayo ClinicIn 1977. Every few hours, the active nostril will take a break and the other will take over until they come back again. Put your finger under your nose and try it. Get ready to be amazed!

Speaking of your nose, a study of 2013 published inThe newspaper of neuroscience Examined how some emotions affect your sense of smell. After exposing subjects to induceing images of anxiety such as car and war accidents, researchers have discovered that neutral perfumes have become unpleasant and bad odors yet became worse.

Numerous studies dedicated to the comparison of thememory capabilities Men and women systematically prove that men are more forgetful than women. A 2015 study published inThe Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology hypothesis that this could be due to the various brain structures of men and women - more precisely than the hippocampus (the part of the brain associated with memory) begins atReduced volume decrease in men than in women.

Of course, theRevelation sign of Alzheimer's disease is a loss of memory, but dementia is also manifested in your eyes. In a 2019 study published in the journalNeurobiology of agingThe researchers noted that the disease affects the Coauleus locus, a cluster of neurons in the cerebral trunk responsible for pupillary responses, among others. As a result, people with cognitive impairment that may develop an Alzheimer has a greater dilation of the student while performing cognitive tasks.

If you want to be able to react faster, you can start with an omelette for breakfast. Eggs contain an amino acid called tyrosine, that body synthesizesin norepinephrine And dopamine, compounds that increase energy and vigilance and improve mood. In a 2014 study published in the newspaperNeuropsychologyThe researchers have even found that tyrosine improves our response time and improves our intellectual performance, not contrary to a medical stimulant such as ritalin or modafinil.

When you look how much you weigh on the scale, you probably think that this number is compromised grease and muscle. But did you know that your blood represents 8 to 10% of your total body weight? Hematologist and oncologistDaniel Landau, MD, explained toLive science that the average adult has between 1.2 and 1.5 gallon of blood circulating in their veins.

Naturally, newborns do not have almost as much blood as adults. So, how do they work with exactly? According to Landau, there is usually no more than 1 cup of blood for the newborn of 5 to 8 pounds average.

Although it's hard to say if a person goesDevelop allergies, scientists found that heis possible to determine the probability of an infant to develop childhood food allergies or an eczema based on one thing: their weight. In a 2019 meta-analysis from theUniversity of AdelaideThe researchers found that for each kg increases weight at birth, there was a 44% increase in the risk of childhood allergies and a 17% increase in eczema risk.

There are many food allergies there, but few are the result of an insect bite. In a strange and increasing trend, some people who are bitten by the Star Star tick develop a sudden allergy to red meat, according to theAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Beef, lamb, pork and goat (which are technically classified as red meats) can make people with this experience of allergy vomiting, cramps, breathing difficulties and hives. In severe cases, it can bring the person to stop breathing entirely. For some people, allergy fades over time, but for others, it's permanent.

Carnivores, beware. Although the diet is not the only factor that affects the natural smell of the body, a 2006 study published in the journalChemical I found that the consumption of meat can have a huge effect on "attractiveness" of your body odor. Participants who abstained from eating red meat were generally perceived as feeling more enjoyable, less intense and more attractive.

An apple a day can keep your claustrophobia. According toAlan Hirsch, MD, of theOdor and treatment and research center In Chicago, the smell of a green apple can change your perception of space, the rooms feel bigger than they really are. HirschA 1995 experience On the subject - and during this study, he also noted that cucumbers had a similar effect, while the smell of barbecue smoke has the opposite effect.

While deep breaths do not burn too many calories, thisisHow the most burned fat leaves your body. You may have thought it was mainly by sweat, urine or other excretion, but the truth is that when you exercise or your day, the majority of fats you lose-84% , according to the 2014 research published in theBritish medical newspaper-is converted to carbon dioxide and leaves your body through your lungs. The remaining 16% are converted into water, which leaves your body through the urine, fecal materials, sweat, tears or other body fluids.

Try to imagine another animal apart from a human with a chin. You are probably not able to, right? Well, it's because humans are the only animals with chosen. Of course, other animals have jaws, but as an anthropologistJames Pampush RecountAtlantic, "Only humans have chosen." Although scientists are not quite sure to know why we have this feature, a theory is that our losses make you easy chewing. Who knew?

It turns out that some people have an extra bone in their knee called Fabella. Although this little bone with an unknown goal was previously less common, over the last century, it started to appear more and more on X-rays. According to a 2019 study published in theAnatomy newspaper, humans were nearly 3.5 times more likely to have a Fabella in 2000 than in 1900.

There are206 OS In the adult human body. And with 27 bones in each hand and in each foot, these skeletal structures are the most complex, which represents 106 total bones between the four members, according to theBBC.

A 2013 study published in theJournal of Marketing Research I found that people who are shopping with heels had a sense of increased balance, which helped them make better choices when he came to spend. With balance on the brain, buyers were more likely to avoid large purchases, to opt instead of medium-priced products. This is called the equilibrium effect - and it's true for those who close immediatelyFollowing a yoga class also.

After several people reported having passed renal stones while rolling the great Mountain Railway Driving from Walt Disney World, a research team ofMichigan Universitydecided to investigate the phenomenon in 2016. The researchers performed tests with a kidney model and found that there was a 64% computing stone pass rate for those sitting at the back of the mountains Russians. This number was 16% for those sitting at the front. According to the main researcher, the ideal coaster to pass renal calculations "is rough and fast with some twists, but no movements upside down or reversed." And clearly, you will want the seat of the front row.

TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that a nail takes about six months to push the base at the end and that the nails can take up to a year to do the same. But there are some factors that make the nails grow. According to the AAD, the nails grow faster on your dominant hand, as well as on your bigger fingers. They also grow faster during the day and during the summer months.

According to a 2012 study published in the magazineAnnals of epidemiology, humans are 13.8% more likely to die at their birthday than any other day. The study, based on Swiss mortality statistics from 1969 to 2008, revealed that deaths were mainly due to heart and cerebral diseases, suicide and fatal accidents.

It can be difficult to adapt to a workout in your daily routine. But of course, you can not really deny your regular need to do your business in the bathroom. That's why, according to a 2017 study by the British not-for-profitUkactive, Adults pass an average of 3 hours and 9 minutes to the bathroom every week, compared to about 1 hour and 30 minutes physically active during the same period.

You want to feel more focused on work? Pop a piece of gum in the mouth. A 2012 study published in the journalNutritional neuroscience I found that during chewing gum, people have become more alert. This is because the brain associates with the jaw with nutrients and prime foods and numbers to be maximum vigilance at any time, there is a mouth movement.

If you are constantly putting your responsibilities constantly, you may be able to blame your parents. Although procrastination can look like a developed line, it turns out that it is actually inherited. A 2014 study published in the journalPsychological scienceehave found that the same genes that can lead to procrastination also cause impulsiveness, which is logical when you think about how impulsive behavior is often the engine of procrastination. ("Icould do that butJust this minute, I want to do something else. ")

The next time you are on vacation, put the camera and cherish the moment. Otherwise, you are likely to forget it. A 2018 study published in theResearch log applied in memory and cognition Tested the effects of photo taking in memory by asking students to remember a series of paints in three situations: without camera, with a camera, and with a similar application to a snapchat where the photos disappear. The researchers found that those taking pictures have always had trouble remembering the details of the painting, which the photo was stored permanently.

Intelligence is largely hereditary. However, if you want to improve your chances of having a smart child, stay in shape and active could help. A 2013 study published in theClinical and experimental neuropsychology diary Discovered that pregnant women who exercised three times a week for 20 minutes have improved the function and development of their child's brain.

When you want to create a new novel, put your Kindle or phone and get a book instead. A 2016 study ofDartmouth College Compared the levels of understanding of students who read through physical impressions to students who used digital devices. They found that abstract concepts were easier to understand when reading paper. Students using only screens to learn had a much harder time to seize complex ideas.

PeopleExperienced depressionAnd insomnia (or both, as they are often linked) have a lack of serotonin, a hormone synthesized by amino acid tryptophan. So, eat foods rich in grueling, eggs, chicken and peanuts similar to a tryptophan, can help regulate mood and sleep, according to a 2016 study published in the journalNutrients.

Caffeine can actually help youremove the depression, too much. A 2016 meta-study on the relationship between coffee and depression published in theJournal of Australian and New Zealand Psychiatry found that every cup of isolated coffee consumed per day decreased by 8% a risk of a person's depression.

The next time you feel depressed, go to a banana. Bananas are not just a healthy snack, but they are also happy. The fruit pulp contains up to 10 mg of dopamine, according to the 2000 research published in theAgricultural Chemistry and Food Journal. (The skin contains even more, but we do not recommend eating this part!)

It may seem against intuitive, but drinking hot tea or coffee can actuallyHelp you cool a hot day. It is because of increased perspiration, according to a 2012 study published in the journalActa Physiologica. As your sweat evaporates, you feel colder than you did it at the first sip.

"What we have seen is that when you ingest a hot drink, you actually have a disproportionate increase in the amount you will transpire", author of the studyOllie JayRecountSmithsonian magazine. "Yes, the hot drink is warmer than the temperature of your body, so you have to add heat to the body, but the quantity you increase your perspiration by-if it can all evaporate, more to compensate for the added heat to the body of the fluid. "

Stress and allergies do not mix well. In fact, stress can doAllergy symptoms worse. In a 2009 study published in the journalPsychonuroendocrinologySubjects with hay hay had considerably more serious cutaneous allergic reactions in stressful situations compared to non-stressful situations. During stressful scenarios, subjects had higher levels of IL-6, interleukin that is part of the inflammatory allergic response to an allergen.

Although the exercise isCrucial to healthy corporal function Of all ages, it is particularly important when you are young. In fact, science found that being active as children and young adult can help you stay longer later in life. According to a 2014 study published in theScandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport, Exercise during childhood helps strengthen bones and prepare them for wear and tear that comes with aging. Although osteoporosis and bone loss occur to all as we mul, an exercise story guarantees that you stay longer longer.

Good news, cocoa folds! You can think of this dark chocolate bar like skin treatmentand as a delicious snack. According to a 2014 study published inNutrition log, dark chocolate has many beauty benefits, including the ability to reverse sun damage andPreten to wrinkles. This is because antioxidants in dark chocolate call flavanols promote collagen production, thus improving the elasticity and moisture of the skin.

As if you treat your skin was not enough of an excuse for eating chocolate daily, a 2012 obesity study published inJAMA internal medicine I found that people who consume chocolate more often tend to be thinner. The results were consistent, regardless of the type of chocolate consumed. Those who ate any type of chocolate at least five times a week were statistically thinner than the rest of the subjects. Woo-hoo!

In addition to this snickers snickers snickers, spend your mornings in the sun should be part of yourWeight loss plan. A 2014 study published in the journalPlos a found that exposure to the morning sun has a positive effect on the body mass index (BMI).

Depending on the search, just 20 to 30 minutes of natural light in the morning, even on a day not so sunny, sufficient impact on the BMI. Without sufficient light, the body can have problemsRegulation of metabolismwho can possiblygain weight.

Most pharmacies have creams and oil oils especially from descent scars. However, there is another just as effective cure that does not cost anything: massing or rub the zone healed. Yes, rubbing your scars a few times a day can prevent excess collagen accumulation, which makes the thick and robe scars. In an article forMostwell Health, physiotherapistBrett Sears Suggests using "one or two fingers for massage your scar in a direction perpendicular to the line of the scar", which "helps to remodele the scar and ensures that the collagen fibers of the scar are aligned correctly".

In Brazil, doctors use tilapia skin to sprain and treat the burns of the second and third degree. According to a survey ofPBS News HoursThe fish skin would remember the healing time, reduces the need for pain medications and contributes to cicar, while due to an abundant amount of collagen protein. In 2016, scientists fromNanyang Technology University In Singapore also discovered that, in general, fish-derived collagen can help cure wounds.

You are probably not surprised to hear that playing electronic dance music (EDM) can scare people, but that it can do the same with mosquitoes. In a 2019 study inACTA Tropica, researchers played theSkrillex singing "frightening monsters and pretty sprites" -We combine "very high and very low frequencies" with "its excessive skill and a constant height of climbing" - and it discouraged yellow fevermosquitoes to bite Victims and coupling.

Stressed at work? You may want your blood sugar level to be checked. According to a 2014 study in the newspaperDiabetic treatments, work constraint is a risk factor forType 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle factors. "An association between work constraint and diabetes is biologically plausible because the stress response increases the secretion of the combat or flying hormone cortisol", noted the authors of the study.

High levels of chronic stress are aKeying Cause of Cardiac Disease. But you know what helps reduce stress? Have a dog! According toAmerican Heart AssociationDog owners generally have lower blood pressure and cholesterol, which both decreases from your risk of cardiovascular disease. So, if your life is affected by stress, you may want to considerAdopt a canine friend.

Ginger has been used for centuries as a cure for all indigestion to balloon. According to a document of 2016 published inInsights of Integrative Medicine, compounds in the plant, such as gingols and shogaols, facilitate digestion and induce intestinal fluctuations. It is even useful for women on their periods: according to the 2015 research published in the journalPain drugGinger is an effective remedy for menstrual cramps.

TheAmerican Heart Association Recommends that women do not eat more than 6 tablespoons sugar per day and men do not eat more than 9 a day. And yet, a 2010 study ofEmory University Discovered that Americans take every 3 teaspoons to 46 teaspoons added sugar added per day. In addition, the average person has consumed 15.8% of their daily calories of added sugars, which hide in all, soft drinks with tomato sauces.

When we examine the portraits of past generations, it is clear that Americans have on average larger. And although this is probably due in part to the rise of rapid restoration, hormones in meat products and dairy products, as well as the rationalization of the physical workforce, it is also a question of An amazing increase in the number of calories we consume. According toUS Department of Health and Human Services, the average daily calories consumed increased by about 600 calories from 1970 to 2008.

You know it hurts to walk on a Lego brick, but you have already asked what's going on when you swallow one? In a 2018 study published in theJournal of pediatrics and children's health, six volunteers decided to discover by ingesting a Lego figurine head (a much more curved room and easier on the digestive system than a rectangular). On the basis of the results, the researchers determined that it takes an average of 1.71 days for an LEGO to cross the human body.

Most people know thatHigh cholesterol levels can lead to threatening conditions of life asheart attack andcardiopathy. What is less known is that high cholesterol can also manifest itself on your skin. According toAmerican Osteopathic College of Dermatology(AOCD), uneven yellow spots called Xanthelasma can appear on the eyelid and around the eyes as a result of overproduction of cholesterol.

Generally, dark circles under your eyes can be avoided if you eat well, sleep well and drink plenty of water. However, these things will not help if the cause of your undevelo bags are allergies, that theMAYO Clinic The notes can be a problem. Seasonal Factors - As well as room irritants like dust - can be a problem, so you should try to take an antihistamine before going to bed. Because anti-allergic drugs often cause drowsiness, you gohoche faster head as a bonus.

Physical pain is not always the result of a physical injury. In fact, if you encounter chronic neck and shoulder pain, it might be due to something you treat with mentally. As a 2009 survey published inBMC musculoskeletal disorders Notes, depression and anxiety are both "significantly linked to the increase in neck pain levels". Since stress causes tension muscles,mental health problems often causes this type of pain.

In September 2019,BioLife4d became the first American company to3D Print a human heart With the exact structure of a normal size core and many same functions. It is an important step towards the ultimate goal of the company: human hearts of the size of a size 3D-print that can be used by surgeons in grafts and pharmaceutical companies for safer and faster tests of new cardiac therapies.

Chicken eggs are mainly consisting of calcium carbonate, a substance that also exists human bones. That's why researchersUniversity of Massachusetts, Lowell Believe that eggs are perfect for the growth of new bones for humans.

"It is important to develop new new and functional materials to repair and regenerate damaged bones", principal investigatorGulden Camci-UnalRecountSmithsonian Magazine in 2019. "In our laboratory, we like to take unconventional approaches; we look at nature and try to see what we can use already."

Expressing his gratitude may be the key to happiness, according to a 2003 study published in thePersonality Journal and Social Psychology. The researchers reported that, by being grateful, you acknowledge the good of your life, which is crucial to overcome depression. In fact, in their 2007 follow-up book on the subject entitledThank you!: How can the new science of gratitude can make you happier,Scientists note that "regular recognized reflection can increase happiness by 25%."

Extra Reporting from Morgan Greenwald.