Nail biting expresses stress and frustration   The habit of biting nails is no longer limited only to children. Rather, we often notice men or women practicing this habit, and perhaps they not only bite their nails, but also reach the skin surrounding the nails.   To find out the causes and negatives of this habit, we consulted Dr. Enas Abdel Moneim, professor of psychology at Ain Shams University, who told us that nail biting leads to cracks or wounds in the skin, which contributes to the occurrence of microbial and fungal infections, and thus weakens the body as a…

Giving up fat intake leads to poor cognitive function   A scientific team headed by Timmy Scott from Tufts University in the United States conducted experiments to determine the effect of reducing the proportion of fat in meals. The test participants ate different meals containing varying proportions of fat or completely devoid of it. The results of the medical study showed that abandoning the intake of fat completely or Reducing its proportion in meals leads to a person’s weakness in absorbing information, i.e. weak cognitive functions, including:   – memory, – the focus, – Thinking.   What is meant by…

Preventing osteoporosis is not always possible, but reducing your risk is possible. These are some tips for healthy bones.       -Do not stop dairy: Dairy products are the largest source of calcium and are important for bone health.       -No diet: Extreme dieting can lead to not getting the necessary amount of important nutrients for bones, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. A healthy, balanced diet is best for bone health.       -Do not be afraid of exercise: Exercising does not only strengthen the muscles and tighten the body, but it builds bone strength. It…

A new American study from the University of Pittsburgh, published in the journal Radiology, included imaging the process of recovery from concussion, using a new type of magnetic resonance imaging that includes knowledge of the flow of water through the brain, in what is known as the white matter of the brain, which contains the axons of nerve cells.   The study revealed that women recover from concussion faster than men, as women’s recovery begins early and ends early, which means that they precede men at all stages. While the ages of the people studied ranged between 10 and 50…

A recent study showed that egg whites are equal in their effect on lowering high blood pressure to other medications. Researchers found many elements that contribute to treating cases of high blood pressure in egg whites, such as captopril, which is included in blood pressure medications. According to what was reported in the British Daily Mail newspaper, Dr. Qi Peng Yu, who led the research team at Jilin University in China, said: “All the research we have conducted indicates new health benefits that we discover in eggs that make them join the list of healthy foods.”   Dr. Chi Ping…

Onions are of many colors, shapes and sizes and have health, therapeutic and aesthetic benefits. They have a therapeutic effect when suffering from colds, colds, coughs and abdominal pain. Onions are rich in sulfur, which works against the growth of tumors. Yellow and red onions also contain the highest concentration of antioxidant phenolics and flavonoids, and the sulfur in onions also works as an anti-blood clot. Onions play an important role in lowering blood pressure, in addition to preventing clotting and blood fats.   Onions reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and improve the functions of red blood…

A new study shows that consuming cherry juice daily may help prevent insomnia and reduce the time an individual stays awake in bed. Scientists conducted tests on 15 individuals in which the participants were asked to drink cherry juice in the morning and evening every day for two weeks, and then they were asked to stop consuming the juice for two weeks as well. The results showed a decrease in the severity of insomnia and a speed in falling asleep by about 17 minutes for individuals who consumed cherry juice. Scientists believe that the large amounts of antioxidant melatonin compounds…

Diseases have spread recently, especially those that affect children as a result of neglect and pollution. Every mother and father must search a lot for the most common diseases in order to protect their children from them before they occur. These are some of the diseases:   Children’s castles   An injury that occurs in and around a child’s mouth. Normally, it is harmless to a degree, but it may increase and cause infection. It is transmitted by kissing, embracing the child, breastfeeding, and bathing. It can also be transmitted by bottle and soother.   Children’s thrush occurs in the…