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Toothbrush.. Which is better for children, electric or traditional?

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Which toothbrush is better for children electric or traditional?

Brushing your teeth is the basis for taking good care of them and preventing tooth decay and long-term damage.

The American Dental Association said that brushes of various types, both electric and manual, are effective at removing the oral plaque that causes tooth decay and disease.
And the German initiative "ProDente" confirmed that the electric toothbrush is superior to the traditional toothbrush in terms of cleaning efficiency and ease of use.
He said it is the most suitable choice for children and people suffering from movement restrictions, such as the elderly and the sick.
The dental health initiative said the electric toothbrush works with sonic vibration technology and is a brush with an extended head that cleans multiple teeth at once with powerful vibrations.
There's also a rotating, oscillating brush with a small, round head that cleans each tooth individually.
The vibration of the electric toothbrush bristles helps remove build-up on the teeth and gums, allowing for more precise strokes every time.
One study showed that electric toothbrushes generally reduced gingivitis more than manual ones after 3 months of use, according to the American Dental Association

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The health benefits of red apples, especially delaying the signs of aging

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The health benefits of red apples, especially delaying the signs of aging


Red apples are one of the most well-known and consumed types of apples and have many different health benefits and are used in making desserts, apple cider vinegar and some other recipes. Apples are healthy and beneficial for the health of the body, due to their abundant nutrients that strengthen immunity and protect against dangerous and chronic diseases. Here are some of the health benefits of red apples for the body. All you need to know about the benefits of red apples and their nutritional value is as follows:

1- The benefits of red apples for the skin and face are as follows:

Delays the appearance of signs of skin aging because red apples, in particular, contain the compound fluorescein
Reduces skin pigmentation and melasma to protect skin from UV damage
Reduces sebum secretion, which makes it particularly beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin
Moisturizing the skin and preventing it from drying out, exfoliating and brightening the skin

2- The benefits of red apples for hair
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Red apples can help prevent hair loss by increasing hair length and density. These benefits of red apples for hair are due to the fact that they contain polyphenols that are important for hair health. which is procyanidin B2, which contributes to the following two things:​
Stimulate the proliferation of hair follicles
Stimulation of the production of keratin, which is the main protein

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3- Prevents skin wrinkles

Red apples are rich in vitamin C, which helps create collagen that protects the skin from dryness, renews cells and improves them, making them radiant and reducing wrinkles and the effects of aging.

4- Keep your teeth clean

Apple is a natural toothbrush because the fibers and thick skin can act as an exfoliating brush, reducing plaque and buildup to protect your teeth and heal irritated gums.
5- Detoxification of the liver

The skin of the red apple contains ursolic acid, which protects the liver from viral infections. In addition, apples are rich in pectin and malic acid that cleanse the liver and remove toxins, cholesterol and carcinogens from the blood to promote liver health.
6- Useful for pregnant women

Eating an apple a day can help pregnant women avoid developing asthma and respiratory diseases in their babies
7- Natural pain reliever for the stomach

The polyphenols found in apple peel have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, especially for inflammation of the stomach lining and stomach ulcers.
8- Good for digestive health

Apples are rich in a soluble fiber called pectin, which research shows improves digestion, treats diarrhea and relieves constipation.
9- Improving brain health

According to some studies, apple consumption has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, due to its powerful antioxidants and reduced free radicals that damage brain cells.
10- Strengthens the immune system

Red apples are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help boost immunity, reduce inflammation and prevent chronic disease.
11- Improvement of eye health

The vitamin C and vitamin A found in red apples promote eye health, prevent fatigue and dryness, and help treat night blindness and prevent cataracts.
12- Reduction of heart risk

Studies have shown that eating red apples daily reduces harmful cholesterol levels and inflammation in artery walls, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks.

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The benefits of rose oil for skin and how to use it

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The benefits of rose oil for skin and how to use it

Rose oil is one of the important oils for the skin as it helps protect it from damage that can affect it because it contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from fungi and viruses, in addition to having an attractive and subtle fragrance. and rose oil is included in many different masks that care for the skin Rose oil is one of the essential oils recommended for use on the face and skin to treat common skin problems and conditions, whether applied to the face or at night, preferably before the sleep. Below we learn about the benefits of rose oil for the face and skin.​
The benefits of rose oil for the skin

Applying rose oil before going to bed helps to lighten dark spots on the skin
Rose oil before bed treats acne
Rose oil before bed helps reduce skin inflammation and redness
Rose oil before bed tightens the skin
Rose oil before bed helps calm the skin
Rose oil before bed helps to hydrate the skin
Rose oil before bed delays the appearance of signs of aging such as wrinkles and pigmentation
Rose oil before bed repairs damaged skin
Rose oil before bed restores vitality and elasticity to the skin
Rose oil before bed helps to make the skin look fresh and younger
Rose oil before going to bed helps to get rid of scars on the face
Rose oil before bed rebuilds collagen
Rose oil before bed protects the skin from hyperpigmentation
Rose oil before bed protects the skin from harmful viruses and fungi
Rose oil before bed protects sensitive skin from harmful sunlight
Rose oil before bed makes the skin feel soft.
Rose oil before bed rids the face of dead skin cells
Rose oil before bed works to regenerate skin cells and tissues
Rose oil before bed helps to even out skin tone
Rose oil before going to bed eliminates the problem of skin stretching and relaxation that afflicts it after pregnancy and childbirth

Rose oil recipe to get rid of acne :

You need to mix half a cup of water with 4 drops of rose oil and a spoon of the plant called "witch hazel", and the ingredients are mixed and placed in a spray bottle.​
The mixture is used by spraying on the face after thoroughly cleansing the face of make-up and dust before use

Rose oil recipe to lighten the skin:

Rose oil has the ability to unify skin color and help brighten it, and this is because rose oil contains vitamin C, which is used to treat skin pigmentation.​​
You should massage the skin with rose oil daily before going to bed to get a flawless fair skin

Recipe with rose oil to prevent wrinkles

You need to use 3 teaspoons of argan oil with 9 drops of rose oil and 9 drops of lavender oil and the ingredients are mixed well.
The mixture is placed in a tightly closed bottle and shaken well before use on the skin
The skin is massaged daily with the mixture before going to bed

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medicines to stop smoking

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A recent scientific study revealed that 8 drugs can help you quit smoking.
The study, which was conducted by the Penn State University College of Medicine, showed that these drugs became effective after using a new machine learning method to identify genes that contribute to smoking and why those genes are linked to it. the behaviour. the journal Nature Genetics.
The researchers showed that genes play a role in a person's risk of engaging in these behaviors, noting that they have identified, using machine learning, more than 400 genes associated with smoking behaviors.
The researchers needed to determine why some of these are linked to smoking behaviors, since a person can have thousands of genes.
And they arrived at 3 groups of genes: the first carries instructions for the production of nicotine receptors, the second is involved in sending dopamine signals that make smokers feel relaxed and happy, and the third has an important role in certain biological pathways.
They discovered 8 drugs that are already approved and used for other purposes and found that they may modify existing pathways, modifying the genetic behavior associated with smoking.
Among the drugs that can be reused for smoking cessation are the drug 'dextromethorphan', which is commonly used to treat coughs caused by colds and flu, and 'galantamine', which is used to treat Alzheimer's disease , and "gamma-aminobutyric acid". drugs that have an anti-epileptic effect Improves brain development in children and slows brain aging in the elderly.
"Drug recycling using biomedical big data and machine learning methods can save money, time and resources," said Dajiang Liu, the study's principal investigator. , but no There are still other drug candidates that could be explored in future research.”
He added, "Their research results can help tackle a very important health problem. Smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and respiratory disease and causes nearly half a million deaths in the United States annually

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drinks that are dangerous when consumed with soft drinks

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Health experts recommend staying away from soft drinks as much as possible because they contain a high percentage of sugar and increase the risk of obesity and related diseases, but the risk can be exacerbated when these drinks are consumed in conjunction with eating other foods. .
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who regularly consume sugary soft drinks are more likely to develop several chronic and serious diseases, according to Sky News.
The list of diseases caused by soft drinks includes type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, obesity and gout.
The risk becomes greater when soft drinks are consumed in combination with 3 foods:
Milk:
When you eat a "cake" dessert made from ingredients like milk, for example, and then consume a soft drink, as might happen at a birthday party, you're in for something downright unhealthy.
Experts say that mixing milk and soft drinks in the stomach leads to acid disturbances and indigestion.
Coffee:
It is true that a person does not consume two drinks at once, but he may drink "cola" while eating and then switch to coffee after finishing his meal, which is wrong.
And the person who drinks coffee and soft drinks gets too much of the stimulant caffeine and this can lead to insomnia, sleep disturbances and possibly nightmares.
Spicy foods:
It is not recommended to drink soft drinks while eating spicy foods that cause a person to feel a kind of burning sensation on their tongue.
It is a mistake to try to overcome the effect of the hot taste through soda, because the latter turns into sulfuric acid at high temperatures.
Experts advise drinking more water to reduce the effect of capsaicin in spicy foods

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A recent study reexamines the role of the "love hormone" in key life behaviors

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A recent study reexamines the role of the love hormone. basic life behaviors

Oxytocin is known as the "love hormone" for its key role in romantic relationships between couples and in the care mothers provide to their children, but a recent study in prairie voles has reexamined its role.

The study showed that despite removing the receptors associated with this hormone, the prairie voles were still able to form strong pair bonds, and the females continued to carry and care for their young.
Mice are one of the rare species of mammals whose pair bonds last a lifetime, which makes them well suited for studies of such issues.
In previous studies, rats given a drug that stopped the secretion of the hormone oxytocin became lonely, while the females were unable to produce milk for their young.
Psychiatrist Devanand Manuli and neurobiologist Nirau Shah worked differently in this study, creating genetically modified wild rats in a way that deprived them of the presence of oxytocin receptors in their bodies.
The result surprised them, as the genetically modified mice had no problem mating with other mice of the same species that had not undergone any modification, while the modified female mice had no trouble caring for their young.
The result of the trial was taken as an indication that oxytocin is not the main or sole driver of emotions related to the formation of pairs or the care provided by mothers to their children.
"Genetics has proven that there is no cut-off point for behaviors that are absolutely necessary for the survival of a species," Devanand Manoli, an assistant professor at the University of California, San Francisco, told AFP.
- "Very complex behaviors" -
On the other hand, research has shown that depriving one of a couple's partners of oxytocin receptors has negative effects, according to the study published Friday in the scientific journal Neuron.
Genetically modified male mice mated with unmodified females did not show the violence usually recorded when they encountered other females.
And while the transgenic females were able to give birth to young and care for them, some of them gave birth to fewer young, and fewer of them survived, compared to the number of young female unmodified mice.
In addition, the offspring of the modified females weighed less than the offspring of the unmodified rats, indicating that the pregnancies of the genetically modified mothers were not healthy enough.
The researchers noted that the experiment only included pairs with one end modified and the other wild-type, explaining that pairs made up of exclusively modified mice could give different results.
In any case, the study showed that the hormone oxytocin has a different role in different behaviors.
Animals raised without oxytocin receptors may have developed "other compensatory methods" that helped them mate and help their young grow, says Shah, the Stanford University professor.
The study showed that oxytocin is only one of the genetic factors that control social behavior.
Oxytocin has been used in some cases to treat attachment disorders and other neurological and psychological conditions, but scientific information about its effectiveness is still limited.
Shah and Manoli said they hoped to find additional information about the hormones and other receptors that play a role in mating and a mother's care for her young.

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A medical warning against the use of certain drugs in the treatment of influenza

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The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are parts of the respiratory system. This type of flu is different from the stomach flu viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting and the flu is more common in the winter.
Most people with the flu get better on their own. But sometimes the flu and its complications can be serious, which is why many people turn to the doctor.
And Dr. Ivan Romasov warned against the use of aspirin and antibiotics to treat flu and "Covid-19" because they can lead to serious consequences.
And Romasov points out that, in the context of the spread of "Covid-19" and influenza, many recommendations have emerged regarding the treatment and prevention of complications from these diseases. Therefore, many people start taking drugs without consulting doctors, and this has serious consequences, according to Russia Today.
He said that viral diseases are terrible not because of the pathogens themselves and their direct effect, but because of their complications and consequences, and as a rule, a person who does not have medical training, does not have medical equipment and devices, will not be able to recognize these complications in time, which can lead to serious consequences.
He added, “We must remember, when diagnosing the infection with the influenza virus or the emerging coronavirus, there are specific rules for the treatment of these diseases depending on the severity of the course and their complications. Only from the doctor's side.
He adds: “We can find advice about taking aspirin or anticoagulants to prevent blood clots when infected with the emerging coronavirus. As well as antibiotics in case of lung damage when infected by the emerging coronavirus. As well as other antiviral drugs that have not confirmed their effectiveness. So take these medicines. It must be done according to the doctor's prescription and under his supervision."
And the doctor points out that taking aspirin or anticoagulants for prevention without evidence of necessity can have serious consequences (internal or external bleeding) and sometimes even death. And when you take antibiotics, it can lead to the emergence of resistance of pathogenic bacteria to these antibiotics or to acute closed diarrhea, which is very difficult to treat

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is walking on toes a sign of autism in young children?

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Is walking on toes a sign of autism in young children?

Toe walking is a common developmental difference in young children that usually resolves over time. However, it can also be a sign of an underlying condition. Here are the causes of toe walking, whether it's a sign of autism or not, and possible treatment options, according to healthnews.
What is toe walking?
Toe walking, also known as toe walking, refers to a type of gait in which the heel of the foot does not touch the ground before the age of three. Toe walking is a normal developmental variation when children learn how to walk and usually does not However, if he continues to walk on his toes after the age of three, as this may be a sign of an underlying developmental problem
Is walking on toes a sign of autism?
Toe walking in general is a fairly common condition among children under the age of two, studies have shown that by the age of 5, only 2% of children who develop the habit of toe walking are still walking, this number jumps up to 41%. for children Those with developmental disorders or delays.
With regard to autism specifically, the reason why the prevalence of toe walking is so higher in children with autism remains unclear. However, it is important to remember that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that it appears differently in each child. Toe walking alone is not a sure sign of autism.
Toe walking can also be a sign of other developmental disorders, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or short Achilles tendons. .
Foot Therapy Options
Whether or not toe walking is caused by autism, there are treatment options available. The most common method of treatment is physical therapy. A physical therapist can help your child stretch the leg and foot muscles, release tension, and increase their range of motion over time.
If physical therapy is not successful, he may recommend braces or splints to strengthen the contact between the child's heel and the ground. Finally, surgery to lengthen the muscles or tendons in the back of the lower leg may be recommended, but is generally considered a last resort when all other corrective approaches have failed.

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Why does glass milk taste so much better than others?

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A new study shows that the packaging of milk actually affects its taste, as scientists have discovered that modern cartons do not preserve its taste and that glass is much better.

Cardboard boxes are widely used in schools, especially in the US, so the findings suggest that switching to glass could help babies enjoy their milk more.

Meanwhile, glass and plastic were the best at preserving flavor and freshness, according to the study.

Study author Mary Ann Drake, NC State University, said: “Milk is more sensitive to off-package flavors than many other beverages because of its mild and subtle taste. We found that the flavor of milk can be affected by the exchange of packaging compounds in the milk and by the packaging absorbing food flavors from the cooling environment.

To investigate the effects of flavoring on packaging, researchers tested pasteurized whole milk stored in six-pint containers.

In addition to the glass, the team used cardboard boxes, three plastic boxes or jugs (made of different plastics) and a plastic bag, known as a milk bag.

All milk was stored in total darkness to control for slight oxidation—which is also known to affect milk flavor—and kept cold at 4°C (39°F).

Samples were tested and analyzed on the first day of the experiments and then again 5, 10 and 15 days later.

A trained panel examined the sensory characteristics of each sample while the researchers extracted compounds to see how the packaging reacted to the milk.

Finally, the samples were blinded to a consumer taste test on day 10 to see if testers could distinguish milk stored in cartons or plastic jugs compared to milk stored in glass.

The researchers found that among the different types of packaging, cartons and plastic bags retained the milk's flavor and freshness the least.

Milk packed in cartons had distinct flavors, as well as aromatic flavors, with low sweetness.

Overall, off-flavors detected in milk detected through the test were associated with increased migration of volatile compounds (from package to liquid).

Interestingly, skim milk was found to be more sensitive to flavor effects than whole milk due to the "matrix" of fat, according to the study, published in the journal Dairy Science.

It should be noted that the milk in the experiment was stored in the dark, which is necessary to preserve its taste if it is in transparent glass. The problem with a clear bottle is that it allows light oxidation—the chemical reaction of fat molecules with oxygen, which is catalyzed by light.

Because slight oxidation affects the taste of milk, dairy companies have turned to dark glass, which blocks light.

Bottles are also said to be worse for the environment than plastic because making glass uses more energy and resources

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Chickpeas keep your heart and muscles healthy

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Pamper your body..Chickpeas keep your heart and muscles healthy


Chickpeas contain a high percentage of vitamins and nutrients that strengthen the body's health and protect it from diseases and epidemics, such as "protein, folic acid, iron, phosphate and copper." :
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Chickpea salad

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1: Chickpeas contain a high percentage of protein and vitamins that promote the health of the immune system and protect it from disease.
2: It works to promote bone and muscle health and prevent osteoporosis because it contains a high percentage of protein and vitamins.
3: It regulates the blood sugar level and is therefore beneficial for diabetics, because it contains a good source of fiber and protein.

Chickpeas

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4: Chickpeas contain a large amount of soluble fiber, which helps to promote the health of the digestive system and protect it from infections and ulcers.
5: Chickpeas contain a large amount of minerals such as magnesium, potassium and other minerals that maintain the health of the heart and protect it from attacks and blood vessels.
6: It reduces the risk of cancer, because it contains a large amount of vitamins and other nutrients.
7: Chickpeas contain many vitamins that provide the body with activity and vitality.
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