Up to 100 or older: centenarians shared their secrets

The number of inhabitants of our planet, celebrated its 100 anniversary, has been steadily increasing. If you want to follow example, that the advice of centenarians worth considering.

Vladimir Zeldin

The following year, People's Artist USSR Vladimir Zeldin celebrate the 100th anniversary. This actor is still active He works his 5 performances in the repertoire, entreprise and shooting a movie. He dancing on a stage is almost the same as 70 years ago. amount centenarians   on our planet increases with increasing average lifespan. And yet, as the to behave to exchange the second hundred years?

Hispanic Salustiano Sanchez-Blaskes She died last year in the 113-year life. Their longevity   he explained the simple diet - every day Salustiano I eat one banana and drink 6 tablets anatsina. Japanese Dzhiroemon Kimura lived to 116. At the same time he recommended to eat less in general. His motto was: Eat less, live longer. Sam Kimura always absorbed as much food as needed to satisfy your appetite by 80%.

Dina Manfredini resident Aoyvy He died in 115 years. Her grandson said that a woman was baking bread and cooking pasta even in the last years. Longevity grandmother, he explains her active lifestyle. The oldest inhabitant of the Earth 116-year-old Japanese woman Misao Okawa was born in 1898. She explains the record the ability to relax. "Just eat and sleep, and you will live a long time" - Says the woman.

108-year-old Alice Herz-Sommer He considers that optimists live longer than all. Her twin sister was convinced pessimist, so did not live to 70. "She never laughed, - he says Alice. - Laughter prolongs life. I am an optimist, and I see only good things, not thinking about bad. "(Read More)

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Due to lack of sleep, the brain is reduced

Researchers in Singapore have found that lack of sleep leads to a reduction in the size of the human brain. And once again confirmed that the adults to maintain healthy sleep you need at least seven hours a day.

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Scientists from the Medical School, Duke-NUS in Singapore studied Health 66 elderly Chinese who periodically passed through the MRI scans over a long period. Also, the volunteers told about how much sleep they get each day. It turned out that those study participants who slept the least, demonstrated most a marked decrease in the cognitive activity of the brain. Their brain volume constant decreased, showing that the MRI images, is held every two years.

The results of this study showed once again, as harmful to humans is shortage sleep . It is possible that chronic lack of sleep is one of the the main factors that lead to all sorts of disorders of the brain, including the the development of dementia.

"The results of our study show that lack of sleep   It may be a marker accelerated aging of the brain, - said study author Dr. June Lo.- Numerous other studies have shown that adult every day need to sleep at least 7 hours for optimal brain function. This was confirmed by computer testing of cognitive functions of the brain. In the coming years, we We are going to determine what is useful for the cardio-metabolic health in the long run".

By the way, scientists have also shown that an excess of sleep on average aged nearly as harmful to human health, as well as its lack. (READ MORE)

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Harmful alcohol is good for the brain ...

It turns out that the effect of alcohol may even be beneficial for our brain, as scientists have found. It contributes to the activation of the learning process.

Scientists from the University of Texas found that if one part of the brain alcohol   cripples, the second, on the contrary, effects of alcohol It stimulates. And this is an area that is responsible for the learning process. So who use alcohol   sometimes people are better able to learn and remember new information.

These findings sound a bit strange, considering the traditional stereotype of what a drunk person is not able to do anything to remember. But neurobiologist Hitoshi Morikawa, who led the study, says that view is mistaken.

"Usually when talking about learning and memory, we mean the conscious memory, - says Dr. Morikawa. - Alcohol   It inhibits our ability to keep in mind these pieces of information, such as names of colleagues in the office, or the value of some words or even the location of the machine you are parked somewhere. But on a subconscious level, it helps to learn and remember, increasing the capacity of the brain, its ability to absorb new information. "

According to Morikawa, alcoholics do not become dependent on the pleasure that they allegedly experienced after drinking, and on the set of behavioral, psychological and physiological guidelines, evolving under the influence of alcohol. This substance affect the release of the brain Dopamine Which is "the hormone of happiness." However, Dr. Morikawa said that Dopamine   properly called "the hormone of training."

These studies published in Journal of Neuroscience. Its main idea is that alcohol can store new information and learning, because in this moment the man is good. And the brain sends a signal to fix this state, to repeat it in the future. However, it is fixed and the information received.

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The more expensive cigarettes, the people drink less

American scientists from the University of Washington decided to see to what consequences entails an increase in the cost of cigarettes. It turned out that the more expensive tobacco products are, the less people are spending money on alcohol.

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Laws in the United States prohibit smoking in indoors (except for private homes of citizens), as well as provide more high taxes on cigarettes, which has already led to the increase in the price of tobacco products. Researchers from Washington confirmed that these hard measures achieved the goals set by their creators - the number of smokers in the country has sharply decreased. Moreover, they are less in those states where there are the most stringent limitations.

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But as it turned out that the increase the cost of cigarettes   led to a drop Demand alkyl drinks. Thus, the increase in the average price of tobacco products It caused a 20% drop in beer sales by 4% and alcoholic beverages by as much as eleven%. That is, smokers seem to prefer to save on alcohol, to pay for the purchase of cigarettes. And only wine consumption is not related to growth the cost of cigarettes . how Experts believe this is due to the fact that the main consumers of wine are just non smokers, and more healthy and educated citizens who use Wine in moderation for the sake of prevention and pleasure.

"With the exception of tobacco Alcohol remains one of the deadliest drug in the United States - says the author Research Professor Richard Grutsya. - Increase taxes on alcohol is very long process, causing strong public resistance. Our research showed that the cut use alcohol   may be another way - increasing the cost of cigarettes. "(READ CONT)

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The more dangerous herbal tea, sugar substitutes and "hot yoga"

Healthy lifestyle for a long time He became a trend and its components, such as yoga or herbal tea are an integral part of the lives of millions of people. But not all newfangled hobbies really good for your health.

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For example, so fans called " hot yoga " risk of damage to their knees. Yoga classes are held at a temperature of 40C, which causes a person to sweat heavily. However, this temperature reacts with natural mechanism cooling of the body, which increases blood flow to the skin. Simultaneously heart rate rises and the person begins to feel more flexible than it actually is. And joints beyond their natural products, which increases the risk of knee injury.

"A healthy alternative sugar ", which include honey, agave nectar, cane sugar, or fruit syrup is not so useful, because the body does not differentiate therebetween and conventional sugar. So, it transforms "natural sugar "in the same way as a normal, which leads to weight gain. More Furthermore, in some "healthy sugars" contains even more calories.

The recommendation not to take food after 6 or 7 pm effective against overeating But dangerous due with the risk of sleep disorders. Quitting meal should be three hours before bedtime, so you did not go to bed hungry, otherwise it will simply difficult to sleep. By the way, no magic products to not a good sleep exist. Yes, a banana contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is used by the body to produce "sleep hormone" melatonin. Yet it takes a very long time, and eating a banana before bed - it is useless.

Herbal tea   dangerous for the teeth, as it contains acid erodes tooth enamel. High doses of vitamins, in fact, may lead to development of vitamin deficiencies and serious diseases - so an excess Zinc reduces the amount of copper in the body necessary for healthy red blood cells and bone. (READ MORE)

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Bracelet slimming watching every calorie

The new bracelet for dieters is able to keep track of absolutely all the drinks and food, which absorbs its owner, carefully counting calories. The bracelet also monitors the level of stress and the body's water balance.

Bracelet slimming

The new device is worth $ 189 was called GoBe, it automatically keeps track of everything a person eats and drinks during the day. Bracelet for weight loss   It has special sensors to the inner portion. One measures the pulse, the second level of fluid in the tissues (to prevent dehydration), the third reads the amount of sugar in the cells - this is what allows most thorough counting calories. In addition, the bracelet also equipped with an accelerometer, which takes into account the number of steps.

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The information is constantly transmitted via bluetooth to a special application installed on the smartphone. Sent GoBe data is analyzed and based on them to build various graphs that show the user which direction the movement, he threatens Do something for their health and figure, if he could count on losing weight, or, on the contrary, to weight gain.

However, this Bracelet slimming   yet it exists only in prototype form. Its manufacturer is currently trying to raise $ 100,000 through crowdfunding online. This money will be enough to start mass production of the gadget.

In recent years, various high-tech bracelets have become extremely popular. For example, the Twilight star Kristen Stewart was recently spotted with a bracelet that monitors sleep, the amount of movement and the amount of food absorbed by reading barcodes. In addition, it begins to vibrate if the owner spends too long without active movement. (READ MORE)

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For the visually impaired in Astrakhan developed bracelet guide

The invention Podgorova Alexei and Yevgeny Tsyrulnikova of Astrakhan State University will protect people with serious vision problems, from a collision with surrounding objects. However, in selling it yet - the designers have not patented the device and have found partners and the production site for the start of series production.

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The official name of the bracelet-guide - "Identification System household items for people with disorders of the visual system," unofficial - "The eyes with his hands." The principle of its operation is based on radio frequency identification technology: the device detects pre-tagged items and produces a characteristic signal. By the sound cecutient   person determines that it is in front of, and according to adjust their route.

"So far, the only sounds are played through the speakers, but in the future we are planning to replace their headphones or bluetooth-headset - depending on the preferences of the device user," - said the scientist.

According Podgorova Tsyrulnikova and abroad such as the invention sell well. By comparison, the Russian bracelet guide is compact and cheaper. "It can be compared to a sports watch with a battery and a silicone casing for protection against moisture," - explained the experts.

Bracelet guide

Above this development, the inventors worked for more than two years, but this time was not wasted. "The eyes with her hands," won the federal contest of innovation and received funding from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Enterprises, and scientists were awarded medals of the All-Russian Exhibition Centre and the innovation competition of the IV International Forum «Expopriority`2012» and received a diploma of the St. Petersburg Technical Fair for the best youth innovative project. (READ MORE)

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This person gives a tendency to mental disorders

The tendency to mental disorders can be detected by listening to how a person prefers to say, say German scientists. Experts found a correlation between the frequency of the use of the pronouns "I" and "we" in the speech of a man and his state of mind.

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So, if a person is too often said "I" - it may be a sign of his predisposition to depression and anxiety, writes The Daily Mail, citing a study of employees of the University of Kassel. According to scientists, people with stable psyche is much more likely to use his speech to the pronoun "we."

The basis for this statement are the results of the survey, a total of more than a hundred men and women. During dialogue with the participants of the experiment, scientists focused their interest on their past, as well as relationships with other people and the perception of ourselves. It was found that those volunteers who more frequently than others used the word "I" had difficulty with the psyche and the interaction with others. According to researchers, lovers of the pronoun "I" perceive themselves out of touch with other people, identified themselves as an independent unit. At the same time it is vital to feel the attention of others - such inconsistencies and causes them difficulties with communication. Those who prefer the word "we", without any problems, feel themselves part of the group and maintain relationships with others. (READ MORE)

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UN predicts a huge increase in the number of drug addicts

Today in the world there are about 27 million of incurable addicts. Experts warn that in the next decade, this figure will only grow. By 2050, fans of psychotropic substances will be another 25% increase. Moreover, the number of drug addicts increases, mainly due to women. It is written in the UN report.

Drug-dependent women will be more, as in 30-odd years cultural barriers disappear, and gender equality is established almost everywhere. The growing number of drug addicts UN experts are expected in developing countries. This will contribute to a large influx of rural population to the cities.

People in developing countries, experts predict, will "sit" on the heroin and cocaine. Vendors of these drugs will discover a new "gold mine", as in the United States and Western Europe, a mixture of synthetic drugs and psychotropic drugs began to replace natural. Not only losing ground hemp - it is the leader in use worldwide.

About the future increase the number of addicts   says the fact that in the period from 2010 to 2011 Afghanistan opium production increased by 61%. According to UN figures, in 2011 the world produced 7,000 tons of opium. The survey results of 230 million people, conducted a year ago showed that psychotropic drugs at least once every 20 respondents tried. 70% of heroin addicts live in Africa and Asia. The death rate from drug addiction is an average of 200,000 people a year.

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Drunken driving - it means a man

Men are much more often sit behind the wheel drunk, the study found. A third of boys do it at the time, as the women drunk voditelnitsy only 10%.

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Conducted by British research firm YouGov survey of 3120 drivers showed that as many as 36% of men do not consider it shameful to drive the next morning after a heavy drinking, despite the fact that the tests in this case probably will show a significant excess of the norm blood alcohol concentration . Among women ready to do likewise significantly less - 22%.

And in general, in regard to the "drunk driving", men are much more courageous women. For example, 27% of men, that is, nearly a third said they had ever drive a car while intoxicated. Of the women answered yes to this question, only 10%. Meanwhile, the death rate in traffic accidents caused by drunk drivers in Britain rose by 26% in just 2 years.

Among those who admitted that ever sat behind the wheel drunk, 2% of drivers do it regularly, and another 5% - from time to time. However, only 13% of respondents had a general idea of ​​what is the maximum allowable rate blood alcohol concentration   for a person to drive a vehicle. In England it is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.

Finally, 11% of the men insisted during the interview that they can perfectly control the car, even in a state of intoxication. Among women, those were only 1%. So talk about the fact that women are bad drivers may not quite true. (READ MORE)

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Sex twice a week reduces the risk of heart attack by half

Sex has long been attributed to the excellent properties of stimulant health. However, scientific research, check how regular sex can influence such serious illnesses as heart disease, there are actually very few. The next work in this direction did the British experts.

Sex twice a week

A few years scientists have monitored the sexual activity of the group of thousands of men aged between 40 and 70 years old. The experts concluded that men who have sex at least twice a week, almost double reduce the risk to get heart problems.

According to statistics, heart attacks affect women, on average, 10 years earlier than women. They explain this by the fact that the sex hormone estrogen, which is produced in a woman's body, activates the "good" cholesterol, thereby protecting the coronary vessels.

British experts have compared the frequency of sex for each subject and signs of heart disease. The specialists took into account other risk factors such as age, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the health indicators have volunteers.

As a result, it was found that men who regularly make love, were 45 percent less likely to develop life-threatening heart disease. Scientists call for ensuring that doctors in assessing the risk of heart disease in men, taking into account their sexual activity.

Women did not participate in this study. (READ MORE)

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Virtual sex makes us better

Intimate communication over the Internet helps people to get rid of many complexes, say psychologists. But everyone who uses it, you should be very careful.

K virtual sex attitude in society is ambiguous. Many believe that it is only necessary for people with not very healthy tastes. Meanwhile, its prevalence is extremely high, and among those who use virtual sex , A lot of ordinary and remarkable people.

Of course, experts say, virtual sex - is a kind of a psychological cover for the people. It is possible to attribute (and credited!) Traits, which in reality is not. But, as it turns out, is inventing itself, can have a large positive effect on human psychology. Writing your virtual image, virtual sex fans start to believe in their sexual attractiveness, their self-esteem grows significantly.

In turn sexologists indicate that the virtual sex can significantly improve the quality of sex life. Do men and women an opportunity to learn about each other as much as possible, you can ask candid questions about what it is like to partner.

But psychologists warn that in such a dialogue emotions are often insincere. And it is dangerous, sometimes amateurs virtual sex spread their "creativity" in the network. Therefore, engaging in virtual sex, remember that it is not necessary to tell all about his juicy details.

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Female Viagra will appear in 2016

Even after three years in the sale may occur first female analogue of Viagra, which will boost not only the body but also the brain. Manufacturers of the drug claim that with its help women overcome low libido.

Female Viagra

American-Dutch company Emotional Brain is preparing to release the first-ever medication to treat decreased libido in women. The drug is called Lybridos (consonant with the libido), and is expected to appear on the shelves in 2016. The composition of the drug enters the male hormone testosterone, as well as means to stimulate the blood circulation similar to those used in Viagra.

Manufacturer Lybridos claims that his medicine "increases sexual motivation and physiological craving for sex, reflected in the flow of blood to the genitals and release of grease." In addition to purely physiological attraction Female Viagra   impact on the psychology of women, so the effect on certain areas of the brain associated with sexual desire.

Thus, after the drug effect on the process is separation brain dopamine and serotonin. This increases the production of the hormone dopamine, associated with feelings of pleasure and attraction. Lybridos creators say that the drug will be a pleasant mint flavor. The tablets should be swallowed about an hour before the desired entry into an intimate relationship.

Note that since the release of Viagra in the light of the scientists tried unsuccessfully to create a female version of the drug, winning low libido. However, all attempts until recently proved unsuccessful. (READ MORE)

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Rich women cheat more often

The fair sex more often receive the same salary as men, and sometimes much higher. But as psychologists and sociologists have found out, this is not an occasion for joy.

A recent study by American scientists, has presented convincing evidence of: women who earn a lot more often change their   husbands.   The study's author - Christine Munch, Ph.D. Sociology, presented the data at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. She analyzed the history of couples living together for more than one year. Christine Munch was able to establish that Husbands Living at the expense of women are five times more likely, and zmenyayut they compared with those who are making a financial contribution to the family budget.

Munch believes that in this case the matter is actually not about the money, but in the male psychology. Men feel that their position as breadwinner, the head of the family at risk. Treachery and deceit - this unconscious desire for revenge.

Christine Munch considered and the reverse case - the men who earn more of their wives. They also tend to be manipulated, but for other reasons.

With the arrival of large financial assets such people get more opportunities and can not cope with the temptation to implement them.

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Some types of ice cream may undermine health

Many people buying ice cream, do not pay attention to its composition, written on the packaging.

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State standards of quality have been published dessert   : Milk - 10% milk dry residues (casein, proteins, lactose) - up to 12% sugar (the combination of sucrose and glucose syrups) - up to 16%, stabilizers and emulsion - to 0, 5%, water - up to 64% .

In general, the fat content of ice cream depends on the quantity of milk is contained therein. When Ideally, the ratio should be as follows: fruit and berry ice cream   - 0% fat, ice milk - up to 6% fat, ice cream - up to 10% fat, ice-cream - up to 15% fat.

Buying a new favorite ice cream packaging, look at it composition . Chances are you'll find it in vegetable or palm oil instead of milk. He added not all. After all, to add natural   milk   needed the extra cost and effort, as well as the need to think about storage conditions dessert. Instead, ice cream contains stabilizers (E-471, E-412, E-466, E-476, E-410, E-407, E-322, E-202), and flavorings. First of all, children are very fond of ice cream, so before you buy you need to study the composition, before you give your child a treat.

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Ice makes a bad mood

If the sultry summer weather makes you feel melancholy or depression, feel free to use cream as an antidepressant. Even a small amount can regain the joy of life, according to researchers in London.

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High-quality ice cream - it's very useful delicacy. According to scientists, it is enough just one spoon of ice cream that people could feel the joy. Ice effect on those areas of the brain that control the feeling of joy. Some people are quite very small amount of ice cream to a "zone of joy" in the brain were activated. So do not be afraid of the figure.

In addition, ice cream and has some other useful properties for the body. (READ MORE)

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7-year-old boy asleep on the move 23 hours a day (PHOTO)

This seven year old boy so strong narcolepsy, he can not hit the ball, so as not to fall to the ground and did not fall asleep. Some days the child is able to sleep for up to 23 hours a day.

The seven-year Rhys Williams from the UK is suffering from one of the most powerful forms Narcolepsy Which may manifest 25 attacks per day. Initially, doctors thought that the boy picked up a virus until the diagnosis has not been established exactly. Because of their disorder Rice can not even hit a soccer ball, so as not to "cut down", but that football is the main passion of his life.

The boy's father, Luke did not believe the story about the virus, so he personally videotaped bouts son. These shots and helped the doctors to establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Currently, the child receives a new drug Xyrem, the use of which in the treatment of narcolepsy   in children is controversial specialists. Until recently, the Xyrem used for the treatment of adult patients on daytime sleepiness and cataplexy.

Narcolepsy Rhys emerged for the first time in five years, and his sister developed cataplexy - the sudden weakening of the muscles. Both conditions can be caused by a sudden strong emotions, such as joy, laughter, anger or surprise.

Initially, Reese was a loving and happy child, but the disorder made him aggressive and hysterical. Treatment of narcolepsy   using Xyrem helps the boy. This drug is completely deprived him of sleep for 12 hours, so that during the day he can again feel like a normal person. The drug must be taken three times during the night.

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Electronic cigarettes are dangerous, too,

The ongoing war between the providers of electronic cigarettes and the US Office of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Management experts believe that electronic cigarettes are hazardous to health.

According to experts, the new products - the so-called, e-cigarettes, - A narcotic drug that can harm health. Two years ago FDA It was to block the delivery of cigarettes from China - the main producer of this product.

What are e-cigarettes?   This tube, which are powered by batteries. They vaporised saturated liquid nicotine. According to experts, e-cigarettes   less harmful than normal, and may even help to stop smoking.

Yet   FDA   I do not agree with them. The Office considered that these products should be equated with the means to use drugs, such as nicotine gum and patches. This classification is automatically provide long-term trials in order to prove safety electronic cigarettes.

And while there is a trial, the Chinese fans are going to develop tricks to get loved by the novelty. Mediators in the supply of cigarettes bought in small packages and send directly on the home addresses of consumers.

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The "light" cigarettes do not make people more likely to smoke

Canadian researchers have found that cigarettes with low nicotine content does not make smokers more likely to let the smoke into the lungs. This refutes previous research about the dangers of so-called "light" cigarettes.

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In recent years, the world has begun a real war against the so-called "light" cigarettes Ie tobacco low- Nicotine . It was alleged that their manufacturers are deceiving smokers the word "light", and indeed people with smoking such cigarettes obtained even higher doses of nicotine than in conventional cigarettes have been smoked more and inhale the smoke for a longer period. That is why, in many countries World even officially forbidden to write the word "light" on cigarettes.

However, scientists from the University of Waterloo conducted their research, and for 4 weeks they watched 72 habits of adult smokers. All we gradually traditional cigarettes changed to a "light" - with low nicotine content. It was found smoking "light" cigarettes in no way encourages people to compensate for the low dose of nicotine, and such people smoke exactly the same rate as consumers traditional cigarettes.

Nicotine is the main the active ingredient in tobacco products, which provides smokers a feeling of pleasure. That nicotine is a drug and light dependence, because of which millions of people can not completely abandon cigarettes, despite numerous attempts. During the experiment, people of the conventional cigarette 1, 2 mg of nicotine, gradually switched to cigarettes 0, 05 mg. The number of cigarettes smoked per day, or the duration and depth of puffs have not changed. (READ MORE)

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The required dose

Tablets, vitamin supplements and nasal sprays that contain zinc, should be taken with extreme caution and in small doses - researchers warn. Too much zinc can cause a variety of health problems.

In the world of raging for at least two types of influenza, as well as many colds and other such diseases. People are increasingly attracted to the medicine cabinet for zinc to fight off viruses. Tablets, vitamin supplements and nasal sprays that contain this mineral, as we are assured producers, strengthen the immune system. There is some scientific evidence that they actually do. However, trying to recover in the near term with the help of zinc, in the future we often wreck their health.

Substantial   doses of zinc As scientists have found, can lead to problems with learning and memory, nerve damage, disorders of the genitourinary system and other negative effects.

AT food additives often contain many times the dose of zinc than what is recommended for daily intake of doctors. Furthermore, colds season we additionally adding zinc in an organism, contained in drugs and in foods.

"People somehow accustomed ourselves to deal with zinc deficiency   in the body, not realizing at the same time, you can not push yourself too much in its amount - says Dr. Jane Flynn from George Mason University in Feyrfekse, Virginia, which has long been studying the effect of metals on learning, memory and Alzheimer's disease. - We must not overdo it! "

For most people, the zinc is useful if you observe the golden mean. Some people need to replenish zinc deficiency   in the body (lack of zinc is the cause of many serious diseases among the inhabitants of the Third World), and someone on the contrary to reduce the dose consumed. The first category includes people older than 60, vegetarians, alcoholics, pregnant and breast-feeding a child under the age of 7 months to a year. The second amateur vitamin supplements and those who are actively struggling with a cold using products containing zinc.

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Walking for Alzheimer's disease

Walk a half kilometers a day - and thus, you recover the lost memory. Older people can walk for a long time to push back the onset of Alzheimer's disease - so according to US researchers.

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have found that moderate exercise protects the human brain in old age, reducing the risk of memory problems in connection with the Alzheimer half. As you know, our brain begins to decline with age, but simple Hiking As the researchers, help to keep the gray matter intact.

These studies are published in the medical journal Neurology. The scientists tested 299 people who do not suffer from dementia And recorded the distance they were each week. After nine years at all study participants had a brain scan, which allowed us to estimate the change in its value. After four years in the observed Alzheimer's patients We tested the cognitive ability.

Those who went on foot at least 10-15 km per week had more gray matter at the expiration of the nine-year period of observation, than those who went to the shorter distance. And here much longer Hiking   We have little effect. Thus, a golden mean distance was 1, 5 kilometers per day.

After 13 years since the first observations in 116 patients (40%) had different signs dementia . But fans hiking   Education reduces the risk of memory problems by 50%. And to start the scientists recommend a walk in the middle age. Then it will be too late.

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Not all implants are safe for Rhinoplasty

Used when rhinoplasty implants may increase the risk of infections. With this agreement, known plastic surgeon from Beverly Hills Babak Azizzade.

According to a new study published in the journal Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, passed through the rhinoplasty using synthetic implants, patients may have an increased risk of developing infections. This requires additional medical procedures and increases the overall risk of the operation itself. The researchers found that about 20% of these patients subsequently detected infection, that is, every fifth suffered. Everyone had to take antibiotics, and if the drugs do not help, remove the implant needed during another operation.

"I think that patients should always be aware of such risks, - says Dr. Azizzade. - That's why I use when rhinoplasty   the patient's own tissue taken from the septum, ear cartilage, rib or the temporal fascia. It is much more reliable and secure sources. However, for the collection of material it requires more time. "

The researchers tracked the fate of 662 patients who underwent rhinoplasty from 1999 through to 2008. 151 In the case of the use of synthetic implants, and 19 patients developed postoperative infection. "As far as I know, synthetic implants should be used in patients who are going through rhinoplasty for the first time, as well as a skin still has an opportunity to protect and sustain itself," - says Dr. Azizzade.

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In hay fever found the same council

It is possible that the scientists have managed to find an effective remedy for hay fever. They began to extract from pine or cellulose powder.

In recent decades the world medicine has reached unprecedented heights, inventing a treatment from a variety of severe illness. We have entered the era of stem cells and targeted (directed) therapy, but so far there is no drug that effectively lechilo from allergic rhinitis, or so-called hay fever.

In science, the disorder is referred to as hay fever   (seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis), because actually it is not a fever. Pollen disease   an allergic reaction to pollen, which affects tens of millions of people. Most often it is accompanied by a "leak" from the nose - sneezing fits and runny nose, and eye irritation.

More and more people are suffering from hay fever Use recent special nasal sprays cellulose powder, but there is no convincing scientific evidence of their effectiveness is not there. Now, scientists from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, may have managed to find the evidence.

They are in the course of investigations have confirmed that the spray cellulose powder reduces the symptoms of hay fever is real, especially among children. "The cellulose powder has no side effects, making it a particularly attractive treatment for children - said study author Professor Nils Aberg. - Its use is increasing in many countries. Previously, science had no evidence of the effectiveness of this tool, but we have produced."

Scientists have observed the use of spray among 53 children aged 8 to 18 who suffer from hay fever. All of them were given antihistamines. But for some children treated supplemented spray cellulose powder, and for the rest a placebo. It was found that the spray has the most significant effect in the treatment of hay fever.

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The blue color can replace the morning cup of coffee

The blue color can affect a person stronger than black coffee, improving attention and concentration. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from Mid Sweden University in Sweden.

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For human tissues Blue colour   It is perfectly safe, but it can influence the formation of certain biological effects in the body. In a study conducted by Swedish scientists, exposed to of blue color   people are better able to cope with tests of concentration and attention. But the loading dose of caffeine, which is obtained by another group of volunteers, did not help to achieve similar results.

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Conclusion scientists may partially explain the whole epidemic of insomnia, which is celebrated in many countries around the world. The fact that the displays of smartphones and computers is often lit blue. And it suppresses melatonin in the human body - a substance that controls the internal clock human. As a result, the body can not go from wakefulness to sleep.

"Blue and caffeine demonstrated a significant impact on aspects of the psychomotor functions of the brain - as reported by the authors of the study. - This color has the potential to positively influence a person whose professional activity is connected with the need to maintain a high concentration and the utmost attention."

Thus, the cockpit and train drivers should be provided with a blue backlight. By the way, the doctors in the hospital at the University of Heidelberg in Germany have developed a device that works with blue light to the wound, thereby accelerating their healing. (READ MORE)

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We will blind the eyes instead of the language

A British soldier who lost his sight in Iraq may see the world again. Doctors developed having no analogues in the world technology that allows a person to see ... using their own language. Before that we could not even think of the famous science fiction!

24-year-old Craig Lundberg lost his sight three years ago after the explosion of the rocket. Today, he became the first soldiers of the Royal Armed Forces, who uses a revolutionary BrainPort system . It represents sunglasses, coupled to the motion sensing camera which captures images and transmits them to the person using the electrode fixed on the tongue.

If the clinical trials of the system are successful, BrainPort   It will be widely used to help other blind soldiers, and later civilians. Craig has already tested the system and says it has transformed his life.

" BrainPort - a pair of glasses with a camera - says Lundberg. - By the way, Sunglasses released by Oakley, so they look very stylish. And the camera is connected with my tongue. And that it is not fixed, I can literally try out this picture on the tongue. "

What is meant by the soldiers? For language is attached a special device, resembling a lollipop. It stimulates the tongue, causing it to take the form of images that the camera captures. With this device a person can even find different shades of colors that are displayed by pulsation of varying intensity.

Craig has the feeling as if his tongue were champagne bubbles. These signals are captured by the brain and transformed into an image.

Cost devaysa developed for the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom, is 10 thousand pounds.

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On their illnesses can be found in language

This body is responsible not only for chewing and speech function rights. Language - a real map of the body by which experienced doctors learn about the affected areas and determine their location.
Learn to control their own health as the language quite easily. To do this, you just have to know which authorities are responsible for one or another of his zone.

A healthy tongue is pale pink color, with a smooth and well-defined fold papillae, while the physical strain and raids could signal the disturbances in the body:
- Whitish plaque on the back of the third - a sign of enterocolitis;
- White patches on the edges and on the front third of the shows pulmonary disease;
- White patches on the edges of the rear-thirds indicate kidney problems;
- Swelling and redness on the right - hepatocholecystitis;
- Swelling and redness on the left - a disease of the spleen;
- Accumulation of foamy saliva on the sides - rheumatism;
- Extension of the bottom surface veins - pulmonary heart disease, thrombophlebitis;
- White whiskers formation on the side surfaces with no signs of inflammation - HIV infection;
- Cold wet tongue - increased arousal;
- Loss of feeling - a violation of the central and / or peripheral nervous system;
- Dry ground with cracks indicative of diabetes;
- Brown color of the bottom surface, changing the color and structure of the papillae - the symptoms of coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease;
- "Raspberry" language speaks of scarlet fever;
- A sleek, red, shiny tongue - a sign of dysbiosis, atrophy of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract;
- A rough coating - typhoid, dysentery.

Gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer can be recognized by the whitish bloom around the perimeter of the tongue. In chronic gastritis it except sidewalls covered thick whitish-gray coating of thickness of three to five millimeters. If you scrape it, it will show up under normal papillae. If you see a plaque inflammation of the mucous, is to make an appointment to see a doctor. It is possible, the matter is far from gastritis.

To clean or not to clean language?
The attack in the mouth not only looks unsightly. It may have an unpleasant smell and a thick layer of "nazhdachki", located in the mouth, can cause discomfort.

To save yourself a lot of discomfort, and, in particular, adhere to hygiene, dentists recommend from time to time to brush your tongue. Ideally, you need to clean the surface of the tongue after every meal. Thus the best way to clean it is not a brush, and baby soap. It kills germs and does not damage the mucosa of the language.

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Blue will not give to drivers falling asleep

The blue color in your car improves concentration and attention of the driver, as scientists have found. In this case, it operates no less effectively than strong coffee.

Forget about large cup of coffee or a can of energy drink, which you usually eat before heading into a long night journey by car. In order to avoid asleep at the wheel   you will be quite enough pale blue. Researchers from the French Université Bordeaux Segalen and their Swedish colleagues have shown experimentally that the constant exposure to blue in improving concentration "night drivers" produces the same effect as a strong coffee.

This discovery allows automakers not only to translate all the information the sensors and instruments on the panel board vehicles on the blue backlighting, but also install additional lighting, which at night will not give drivers asleep at the wheel Thereby exposing the great danger their lives and the lives of other drivers and passengers.

Drowsiness at the wheel - the cause of about a third of fatal accidents. When a person is sleepy, he loses concentration, slowed his reflexes, visual perception weakens. Most experts advise in this case, either stop and get some sleep (which can not be considered a viable option), or drink some tonic, like coffee.

But the effect of coffee is weakening over time. That's why scientists are looking for the source of the driver's attention to conservation, which could run continuously. Radicals even offered to let the weak electrical discharges in the driver's seat once every 10-15 minutes, but it was clear that the majority of drivers simply disconnect. The idea of ​​using the blue color seems much more humane and promising.

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Salad "Caesar" light

The popular Caesar salad can be made in an easy low-calorie options.

Ingredients:

- Sdobny bread (small cubes) - 2 pcs.

- Parmesan cheese (grated) - 2 tbsp

- Salt, black pepper - to taste

- Garlic (crushed) - 1 clove

- Garlic (thin strips) - 1 clove

- Lettuce - 1 head

- Anchovy paste - 1 tbsp

- Olive oil - 2 tbsp

- Lemon juice - 3 tablespoons

- Dijon mustard - 1 tsp

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 180C. A little baking sheet baking sprinkle with a little olive oil. In a large resealable plastic bag combine bread cubes with the garlic, salt and pepper. Seal the bag, vigorously shake a few times to garlic, salt and pepper evenly distributed over the bread. Lay the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and place in oven for about 12 minutes, turning occasionally blocks, so that they podpeklis on all sides until golden brown. Remove the crackers and leave to cool.

At this time, wash and dry the lettuce, tear it into pieces and leave a paper towel in the refrigerator until use. Now in a wooden bowl mash the anchovy paste and garlic, add salt, pepper and beat the mixture well with a fork. Continuing to whisk, add the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard.

When all the ingredients are mixed into a homogeneous mass, put in it a fresh salad, cheese and croutons. Gently mix the salad and garnish with a few croutons. Serve immediately.

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Kiss (2013) Movie Online in good quality

Love between two people, as always ends the wedding. That's just what? Watch the film "Bitter" and plunge into the cool of the Black Sea.

Very soon on all the screens of the country see the movie "Bitter! "Starring Sergei Svetlakov main path which, in recent years - is a comedian. The actor, of course, had experience in dramatic films such as "Stone", but at this point in the Russian rolling out new movie comedy - "Bitter! " Watch the movie "Bitter" online in high quality for free.

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The story of the film tells the story of lovers - man and a woman who decide their fate knowingly crossed and they urgently need to get married. But, as usual in the life of the views of parents and their children of all different understanding of today's reality, and even more so the fact of what should be a modern wedding. And in order not to offend the mothers and fathers the main characters of the film decides to play two weddings: one for parents and relatives, a second for himself and his friends otvyaznyh. Both have decided to hold the wedding on the coast of the Black Sea, but at different times. But of course the tradition of comedy, things did not go as intended.   Watch movies online for free in good quality.

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In Prince William is impossible to become a father

The heir to the British throne Prince William gave a television interview to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of his grandmother. It said the prince, together with his wife with great anticipation awaiting the birth of heirs.

Suppose that after the marriage of William and Kate Middleton in April last year by Queen Elizabeth II and was awarded the titles of the newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the British still call heir to the throne Prince. And expect when he and his wife will be pleased to hear about the birth of their first child soon. For Kate Middleton pregnancy and childbirth - one of the main duties. After all, it is destined to give birth to the future king and queen.

In a television interview Prince William   He said that the desire to have children and was the main reason for the marriage to Kate Middleton, who is now 30 years old. By the way, the very Prince of next month, too, will turn 30. He was born in 1982 and, therefore, was conceived in 1981 - the same year when his mother, Lady Diana married Prince Charles. But - unlike their parents - the first year of marriage, William did not bring children.

Perhaps the absence of pregnancy at a young wife is haunted by the British prince, because even in response to a question about career plans and intentions to move in military service Prince William suddenly started talking about the successor.

"For me, much more important is the question of the birth of children, - he said. - This is the most important thing now. I really want to become a father, and Catherine wants to become a mother, so we look forward to the future of this happy event."

When a reporter asked him if William declare the audience about something important (obviously referring to the information on pregnancy Catherine), the prince replied with a smile: "You're nothing from me pull out. I keep my mouth shut." Instead, he described his first year of married life as "a blessing." "There are no major quarrels or conflicts to this day, we are all fine," - said William.

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Less than half of Russians will celebrate Old New Year

In 2014, slightly less than the Russians, than in 2013, going to celebrate Old New Year holiday but still popular among the people.

Less than half of Russians will celebrate Old New Year

New Year, old style (Julian calendar), the night of January 14 will meet 48% of Russians, which is 4% less than in 2013.

According to sociologists, after the 2005 decline in the number of Russians who gathered to celebrate "Old New Year" in recent years, almost regained the number that existed before the introduction of long New Year holidays.

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Visas to Japan will be multiple

Japanese parliament will soon consider the introduction of multiple-entry visas for tourists from Russia.

In June, determined the validity of the new visa, as well as details of the new system. In 2012 Russia ranked third in the number of tourists coming to Japan. That is why the authorities have decided to simplify visa formalities between the two countries.

Currently Russians can receive   short-term visa   for up to 90 days. This visa is issued only in cases when a tourist visiting relatives, for business trips and tourism or transit through that State. This visa does not imply commercial activity that would bring financial benefits.

In 2013 Japan   It plans to more than 10 million tourists. Last year, Japan, visited the 8 million people. To increase the flow of foreigners were abolished visas for citizens of certain countries, in particular South-East Asia.   Multiple-entry visas   We were introduced to Vietnam and India.

After the earthquake in 2011 in Japan, the flow of tourists back to the previous level. In 2012, the country was visited by 50 thousand citizens of Russia.

Besides all this, ticket prices have decreased substantially. To date, the airline "Aerflot" and "Siberia" tickets can be purchased for 9000 rubles.

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