• Giving for happiness: the science behind altruism and well-being
    LIFESTYLE

    Giving for happiness: the science behind altruism and well-being

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    In a Harvard lab, a group of neuroscientists made a revealing discovery: when a person donates money to a social cause, their brain activates the same areas that light up when receiving a financial reward. This finding, published in the journal Nature , supports what academic Arthur C. Brooks has maintained for years: altruism is not only a moral virtue, it’s also a biological necessity. So, can giving make us happy? Brooks, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Government and author of Love Your Enemies , has spent over a decade researching how generosity affects mental and emotional health. In a society that associates happiness…

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    Morning exercise is more beneficial for those who want to lose weight

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Morning exercise makes it easier to lose weight. A study conducted by Swedish scientists revealed that morning exercise is more effective in losing weight Morning exercise is more beneficial for those who want to lose weight According to the news of the UK-based MyLondon site, based on the results of the research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), scientists concluded that exercises done in the morning are more effective in losing weight.   As part of the study, scientists examined the body fat percentages of mice after intense exercise during the period known as…

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    Kidney diseases are among the diseases that can be controlled.

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Drawing attention to the important symptoms of kidney diseases, Nephrology Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Şahin made important statements on the occasion of World Kidney Day for the healthy functioning of kidney functions.   One in every 7 adults has chronic kidney disease   Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şahin said, “A study conducted in our country has shown that one in every seven adults has chronic kidney disease. While there are symptoms such as shortness of breath, swelling in the body, decreased urine output, weakness, decreased appetite, nausea, and vomiting in advanced kidney failure, many patients may not show any symptoms…

  • Beauty

    Mask for Genital Area Darkening 

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Mask for Genital Area Darkening       Ingredients:   1 Teaspoon Honey   1 Teaspoon Almond Oil   1 Teaspoon Milk Powder   2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice   Preparation and application:   Combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.   Apply the mixture to the darkened areas in the genital area.   Wait for 25 minutes.   Clean with plenty of water.   NOTE:   Apply this mask, which is good for genital area darkening, 2 times a week at regular intervals.

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    Cough is not a disease but a symptom, and if it lasts for a long time, the disease can be more dangerous.

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Cough is one of the most common reasons for consulting a doctor at almost every age all over the world.   Cough, which is not a disease on its own, is a symptom seen in many diseases. In fact, cough is a defense mechanism that plays a role in cleaning and protecting the airways. However, if it lasts longer than two weeks and has reached a point where it disrupts the quality of nighttime sleep, work, and school life, the underlying disease must be investigated. Sometimes, cough can be the first symptom of very serious diseases such as cancer.  …

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    Lemon-Sugar Peeling for Pregnancy Blemishes 

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Lemon-Sugar Peeling for Pregnancy Blemishes       Ingredients:   1 Teaspoon Sugar   1 Lemon   Preparation and application:   Put the sugar in a clean small bowl.   Cut the lemon in half.   Squeeze the half lemon you cut on the sugar and mix well.   Apply the mixture to the stained area on your skin.   Wait for 20 minutes.   Rinse with plenty of warm water.   Dry with a towel.   NOTE:   Apply this peeling regularly 2 times a week.    Vitamin C in lemon is an important antioxidant in lightening the spots.…

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    Signs of premature brain aging and suggestions for delaying aging

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Neurology Specialist Prof. Dr. Oğuz Tanrıdağ made an assessment of brain health and healthy brain aging in his statement on the occasion of Brain Awareness Week.   The theme of Brain Awareness Week, celebrated by the Turkish Neurology Association this year between 13-19 March 2023, was determined as “Love Your Brain, Change Your Life!”   What is the theory of superaging?   There is a two-way interaction between genes and the environment in brain aging. In recent years, the “super aging theory” has come to the forefront in order to prevent brain aging. Super-aged people are people who are over…

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    Tea Tree Oil Mask for Fractured Hair 

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Tea Tree Oil Mask for Fractured Hair       Ingredients:   1 Tablespoon Tea Tree Oil   1 Teaspoon Almond Oil   Preparation and application:   Combine the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well.   Take some of the mixture with your fingers and rub it on your hair ends.   After applying to all your hair ends, collect your hair and wait 2 hours for the mixture to penetrate the hair.   Shampoo and rinse your hair.   Dry with a towel.   NOTE:   Apply this mask, which is good for hair fractures, 2 times…

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    Things to consider when using cleaning materials

    April 26, 2025 - By 

      Things to consider when using cleaning materials Tips to prevent even the most innocent cleaning materials containing risky chemicals from endangering your health and to save money on products Things to consider when using cleaning materials “Do not mix chemicals with each other. Always use gloves when cleaning. Be sure to turn on the ventilation when cleaning the bathroom,” said İlker Akın, who works as a manager in the industrial cleaning and hygiene sector, and made recommendations on what to pay attention to when cleaning and using products.   Here are İlker Akın’s suggestions on what to consider when…

  • SKINCARE

    Mask to Remove Oil and Dirt from the Skin

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Mask to Remove Oil and Dirt from the Skin       Ingredients:   1 Cucumber   1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel   Preparation and application:   Peel the cucumber and puree it in a food processor.   Add aloe vera gel to the mashed cucumber and mix well.   Massage the mixture on your face with your fingertips.   Wait 25 minutes.   Wash with plenty of cold water.   Dry with a towel   NOTE:   Apply this mask 2-3 times a week at regular intervals.   The oils accumulated on the skin will harbor impurities in the…