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Oily Fish Consumption Can Significantly Cut the Risk of Strokes and Heart Attacks (Study)

May 21, 2018 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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Eating oily fish can reduce inflammation in your arteries and cut your heart attack risk

We all know of the benefits of fish on our health, but a recent study has highlighted a huge protective effect it issues on our health and blood vessels. It turns out that eating oily fish twice per week can really cut the risk of suffering a heart attack or a stroke. These findings were the result of a study developed by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Oily fish has dozens of benefits for heart health

Sixteen years ago, AHA released its first guidelines regarding the consumption of oily fish and heart health. Since then, science has evolved, and we have acquired more means to detect the beneficial effect of seafood. Given the fatty acids it contains, researchers have found some more healthy connections. Therefore, oily fish is great not only against heart attacks, but also against other cardiac events.

As a result, AHA decided to perform some new studies and update its guidelines according to the new findings. This way, the new recommendations indicate eating fish twice per week, in portions of 3.5 ounces each. However, for its effect to be complete, it’s better if you consume it non-fried. Also, make sure you choose oily fish, like mackerel, tuna, salmon, herring, sardines, or trout. These varieties have plenty of fatty acids and omega 3.

Avoid fried fish, as it loses the beneficial properties of omega 3

The link between oily fish and heart benefits comes from the great anti-inflammatory properties of omega 3. These acids prevent arteries from getting thicker and keep cholesterol and other fats from forming deposits on their walls. On top of that, researchers discovered some new benefits of omega 3. These fats improve the communication between cells, which is essential for the well-being of the heart.

Of course, an overly healthy diet is a lot more likely to improve your heart health. However, even eating oily fish from time to time can do the trick. What you need to keep in mind is that you need to avoid fried fish. By avoiding a diet rich in such products, you may cut your heart attack risk by 50 percent. The AHA study on the benefits of oily fish was published in the journal Circulation.

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Flashy Cars Make Men Look Unreliable and Won’t Bring Serious Relationships (Study)

May 8, 2018 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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Flashy cars are not an advantage if you want a serious relationship

When it comes to animals, being flashy might not help them survive but at least it helps them reproduce. Some might say we can translate the same features to humans as well, but the situation seems to be a bit different. A team of researchers from the University of Buffalo have discovered that people with flashy cars or other striking appearances are indeed attractive, but not for long-term relationships.

Women want a man who can provide for a long-term relationship

When you see a person driving a flashy car and exhibiting a cocky attitude, you might be driven towards them at first. However, if you are looking for a serious relationship, avoid such extravagant details. Researchers revealed these people appear more promiscuous and less reliable, so those who want a long-term commitment will stay away from them.

This study is related to a slightly older one where women were asked to compare the drivers of different cars. They regarded those men who drove a Porsche Boxster as extremely unreliable. Also, they thought these people probably didn’t want committed relationships, as compared to others who drove a Honda Civic, for instance.

It turns out women choose what they look at in men depending on what they want for the future. If they want a brief one-night stand, they are more likely to be interested in flashy displays and in the physical appearance. However, when it comes to something serious, they look for wealth.

Flashy cars can bring you one-night stands, but will never offer a committed relationship

However, this doesn’t mean owners of flashy cars have an advantage. Men can express their wealth by buying a durable vehicle that doesn’t stand out but does its job. On the other hand, the unreliable ones can opt for a used car belonging to a popular brand. Then, they can spend money to make it look more extravagant.

Researchers concluded that people automatically interpret people with flashy cars and other such luxuries as less interested in serious things. They are a lot more likely to choose them for flings, but these displays won’t bring you your true long-term love.

The study was published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science.

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English Man Claims Pregabalin Turned Him Gay

April 17, 2018 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

Foil of Pregabalin in front of a medicine box

Some of Pregabalin’s side effects are mood swings and reduced libido

An English man claims to have experienced some odd side effects after taking the well-known painkiller Pregabalin. From a declared heterosexual, he noticed how he was slowly starting to crave male attention. He ended up breaking up with his girlfriend and becoming attracted to men instead.

The man was prescribed Pregabalin after an accident

Scott Purdy, aged 23, suffered an accident during a go-karting event. He broke his foot, so he needed to take some medicine to treat his pain. At first, his doctor prescribed him codeine, and he kept taking this drug until January. Then, he started experiencing some unpleasant side effects, so the doctor decided to change the medicine. Therefore, he prescribed him Pregabalin instead.

Pregabalin is a common painkiller, and it usually treats pain that is related to the nervous system. It is also a common medication for epilepsy or for anxiety. However, it doesn’t come without side effects. People who take Pregabalin might notice a sudden loss of libido, as well as mood swings.

He started being attracted to men after taking the drug

Since Purdy started taking this drug, he noticed a change. He gradually became less attracted to his girlfriend, and found himself wanting to be noticed by men. This came as odd, since he considered himself a dedicated heterosexual, despite some curiosity episodes when he was younger.

In the end, he decided he couldn’t go on with the relationship, and broke up with his girlfriend. He told her he started being attracted to men, and the woman understood the situation. This change occurred soon after he started taking Pregabalin, so he immediately blamed it on the meds.

Now, Purdy is really comfortable with his sexuality, and is even going to see a man he met online. He decided to share his story so that other people would know of the effects of Pregabalin. This way, they can decide if they still want to take the drug or find another alternative with fewer side effects.

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Japanese Company Offers Private Artificial Meteor Showers for the Rich

March 26, 2018 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

Meteor shower occurring above a forest

The artificial meteor showers are not particularly safe

A Japanese company is planning to offer rich people the chance to have an exquisite display of lights on the night sky just for them. No, we’re not talking about fireworks, as the company decided to aim even higher. It will produce artificial meteor showers that will be possible to produce whenever the customer is asking.

The artificial meteor showers are available for those who can afford them

The Japanese company who came up with this exquisite idea is called Astro Live Experiences (ALE). Also, the person behind these artificial meteor showers is an astronomer from the University of Tokyo, Lena Okajima. Here’s how such a breathtaking event is possible.

A satellite will fly at a distance of about 355 km away from Earth, close to whatever city the customer wants the artificial meteor showers to happen. Then, it will sprinkle between 15 and 20 pebbles made from a metallic material. Once they reach the atmosphere, they will light up and produce the colorful display that will resemble shooting stars.

At first, the company came up with this unique idea as a solution for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 and their opening ceremony. Then, they easily started taking the artificial meteor showers into the private sector. Now, everybody can have their own shooting stars, or at least anybody who can pay.

The idea is a bit risky from the point of view of safety

As expected, artificial meteor showers are quite expensive. Therefore, those who can afford such a luxury include big companies, entire cities, or maybe amusement parks. Having such a display on the night sky for a wedding or a private party might be a little too much even for those with high incomes.

No matter how beautiful this idea sounds, experts are not really sure artificial meteor showers are completely safe. All the metallic objects falling from the satellite should catch fire when and if they enter the atmosphere. However, if they don’t, the risks are quite high. Space debris is a real issue nowadays, so any leftovers will only contribute to it more. Also, if these pebbles are deviated, they might threaten other satellites nearby.

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Bitcoin Wallets Linked to WannaCry Ransomware Attack Were Emptied

August 5, 2017 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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WannaCry Ransomware attack has recently hit hundreds of thousands of networks throughout 150 countries. Their requests urged all victims that were affected by this cyber phenomenon to send $300 to unlock their accounts. Online tracking records announced that the three bitcoin wallets that were used to gather ransom were emptied.

WannaCry Ransomware Impaired even British Hospitals to Receive New Patients for Several Days

Even though the attack took place within digital environment, its impact affected the activity of numerous institutions and businesses heavily. Hundreds of thousands of computer systems were frozen throughout the world. The back door through which hackers entered the networks was actually a Windows security flaw that the National Security Agency identified. However, few companies proceeded to patch the weaknesses in their operating system.

Some of the most affected parties were the Spanish telecom organization Telefonica and the health ministry of the United Kingdom. British hospitals had no other choice than to refuse the treatment of some patients for several days as they couldn’t operate at their potential without their computer systems.

Despite Their Global Attack, Hackers Managed to Gather only $140,000 in Their Bitcoin Wallets

On the other hand, the hackers didn’t devise a solid plan either. Even though they affected a plethora of cybersecurity systems in all corners of the world, their demands showed heavy weaknesses. For instance, even though everybody can perform a bitcoin transfer, all transactions are actually anonymous.

Therefore, they couldn’t keep track of the victims that chose to pay the ransom. Another ramification of this issue was that without the identity of the payer, they couldn’t have created the decryption codes. Once people realized these fuzzy points, they were less likely to cover the ransom. On top of that, the hackers weren’t meticulous enough which translated into a multitude of possible system recoveries without their codes.

In the end, the three bitcoin wallets that hackers put at the disposal of their victims received a total of $140,000. Several international trackers monitored these accounts. On Thursday, they reported through Twitter that the funds were transferred to other mixers, which are large joint accounts.

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Psychopaths Are Best Learners When It Comes to Lies

July 27, 2017 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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Psychopaths have a personality disorder that makes them immune to feelings. As a consequence, they cannot adopt a proper social behavior. Instead, they develop egotistical features that allow them to survive in a community with their lack of remorse and empathy. A new study indicates that such people are not born liars. Instead, they are best learners when it comes to the art of telling a lie.

Scientists Recorded the Lies of Their 52 Participants with fMRI

Previous research showed that psychopaths develop weaker functions in the part of the brain that deals with personality, decision-making, and social skills. Therefore, they linked such traits of the brain to psychopathic disorder.

However, the new study that appeared in the journal Translational Psychiatry started from the assumption that psychopaths are not natural liars. Instead, their neural networks that are in charge of executive cognitive processing might be superior.

Therefore, Tatia Lee from the University of Hong Kong carried out a small experiment with 52 students. Out of this total of participants, 29 scored high on psychopathic tests, while the others had low results.

The practical part of the experiment consisted of participants being invited to tell a lie. First off, they received a series of photos. Students had to say in which images they see someone they know. However, scientists present at the experiment were the ones that told participants to either lie or tell the truth. Their answers were recorded with fMRI.

Psychopaths Proved to Be Best Learners at Telling Lies

The results indicated that those with strong psychopathic traits were faster at lying than those with normal grades. These students used to speed up their false responses while the others kept an average answer time the whole time.

“The stark contrast between individuals with high and low levels of psychopathic traits in lying performance following two training sessions is remarkable.”

So far, it was unclear why psychopaths are known for their tendency to manipulate. However, this study indicates that in the lack of emotional intelligence, they are best learners when it comes to lies. The act of telling a lie requires control, memory, and attention.

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NASA Doesn’t Have the Necessary Funds to Land a Mars Mission

July 16, 2017 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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For five years, the U.S. space agency has been talking about how likely a Mars mission is with today’s technology. On top of that, scientists chose even a deadline for such a dauntless space journey somewhere in the 2030s. The institution has already done some important steps towards this direction. They built the Space Launch System which would launch the Orion spaceship. However, after so many efforts, NASA finally admitted that they don’t have the necessary funds to make this project come true.

NASA Used to Deny Any Rumor or Report Regarding Their Financial Situation

Over the past years, NASA was on a rampage to deny any rumor that might have put their Mars mission in jeopardy. For instance, the National Research Council released a report according to which the agency had too many goals for one purpose yet too low a budget. NASA’s reply was that it had already given green light to the Journey to Mars project.

However, the agency reached a point where it had to admit the reality. NASA no longer has the necessary funds to achieve all its dreams. On Wednesday, NASA’s chief of human spaceflight delivered the news during the meeting of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

The Agency Announced that There Would Be No Additional Support to Have Necessary Funds for a Manned Mars Mission

At this event, NASA’s William H. Gerstenmaier had to confront the question on the exact date when humans would land on the Red Planet. The chief explained that the agency has no hope to receive extra monetary resources. Therefore, the funds will be limited to what they have now plus a possible inflation of 2%. As it is, this scientific department has no viable financial platform to accomplish such ambitions.

The Space Launch System and Oberon spacecraft demanded extensive finances to come to completion. Therefore, the remaining budget doesn’t have the potential anymore to address the need for additional vehicles to perform a Mars landing.

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Rural Regions in America Record Higher Rates of Cancer Casualties

July 9, 2017 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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While the United States sees less and less deadly cases of cancer with each year, not all parts enjoy the same rates of improvement. On the contrary, a new report indicates that rural regions go through a bigger impact of this condition than urban areas.

Rural Regions Are Harmed by a Limited Access to Health Care

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new study that shows villages are more susceptible to developing new cases of cancer than in other parts. Not only that, but their number of fatal cases is higher as well. The most widely spread types of cancer are those influenced by tobacco, such as laryngeal and lung cancer, and those types that can be prevented through routine checks like cervical or colorectal cancers.

The report suggests that such high differences between rural and urban regions are caused by certain agents. For instance, rural areas are more susceptible to certain risk factors such as obesity, poor physical condition, and smoking. However, the most influential feature stands in limited access to health care. Therefore, there are a fewer diagnoses made in time that can prevent a fatal end than in other parts.

Around 15% of American Population Lives in Rural Areas

Rural Americans have a lower percentage of insured citizens. Federal health data show that their insurance doesn’t cover preventive services so well. Therefore, the report doesn’t link cancer rates to geographical positioning but to access to health care. Treatment opportunities, preventive measures, and early diagnosis are key factors in battling aggressive conditions as cancer is.

The CDC paper is the first of its kind that describes cancer rates in urban and rural settings. At least 46 million Americans live in rural areas which means 15% of the population. The findings of the survey highlight the poor health care services that this percentage of citizens have at their disposal.

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Concerning Cholera Outbreak in Yemen Takes Unprecedented Death Toll

July 3, 2017 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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The World Health Organization announced an aggressive outbreak of cholera. The location of the outburst is Yemen. There are already 1,500 lives lost to this disease. Other 246,000 people might be in danger of getting sick. The Yemen population was already weakened by a civil war that lasted for two years. This condition might have accelerated the spread of the cholera outbreak.

The New Cholera Outbreak Started in April and Claimed 1,500 Lives Already

World Health Organization’s representative in Yemen, Nevio Zagaria, made some breaking news declaring that since an outbreak of cholera started in April, there are around 246,000 suspected cases. The death toll reached 1,500 for the moment. Unfortunately, the organization claimed that a quarter of these fatal cases are children.

This week, WHO announced the halfway mark at 218,798 cases. There is already an emergency mobilization that managed to fade out the impact of such a phenomenon two months since its beginnings. The health care state in this country is in a deplorable condition. Medical staff hasn’t received payment in over six months. On the other hand, WHO managed to keep an active group of paramedics, doctors, nurses, and cleaners through incentives only. This cholera network is working relentlessly to put an end to this event.

WHO Intends to Add 5,000 Treatment Beds for This National Health Crisis

The World Bank sent financial support to this mobilization. WHO managed to organize health centers with up to 60 beds for each one of them. Each of these points has its own staff of 14 medical workers overseeing the place in shifts. The organization wants to put at the disposal of the country 5,000 beds to mitigate the cholera outbreak only.

The most worrying aspect of this phenomenon is the speed with which this illness develops. There are almost 5,000 new suspect cases with each passing day. Children have the riskiest chances in front of this health threat. Representatives aim to open the country again to health solutions, commercial flights, and economic opportunities.

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Judge Called Ivanka Trump to Testify for Allegations of Her Brand Stealing Designer Ideas

June 26, 2017 By Sandra Gonzalez Leave a Comment

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A new lawsuit opened in the shoe making industry. An Italian company sued Ivanka Trump brand for copycatting its designer ideas. As a consequence, Donald Trump’s daughter was called to testify in this case. The judge rejected Ivanka’s refusal to show up under the excuse that her high-tier governmental tasks are too demanding to make time for a deposition.

Ivanka Trump Has Until October to Testify in a Copycatting Case

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest called for Ivanka Trump to testify regarding the brand that bears her own name. The daughter of the President will have to sit for two hours in Washington and answer questions about one of the shoe designs the company is selling. Ivanka Trump has until the month of October to honor this call.

The judge used some public statements delivered by Mrs. Trump herself that mentioned her responsibilities as a leader within this organization. These were enough evidence to call her for a deposition.

The plaintiff, in this case, is Aquazzura Italia SRL. The company filed suit against Ivanka Trump, IT Collection LLC, and producer Marc Fisher Holdings. The allegations concern some original “Wild Thing” shoe design that was replicated in the “Hettie” model under Ivanka Trump’s brand.

According to documents regarding the suit, Ivanka Trump claimed that she had no involvement in any intent of copycatting designer ideas. She stated that her sole task was to approve the final concept for each line. The main responsibilities fell on company’s design team that was in charge with reviewing and the products.

The Hettie Pair Appears to Have Borrowed Designer Ideas from Aquazzura Brand

On the other hand, Aquazzura’s lawyers employed a 2012 interview with Ivanka Trump as evidence that her role in the company was not just a passive one. She stated that time that her job dictated her to be aware of any detail for each shoe design.

The controversial Hettie pair of shoes appears to be a more affordable copycat of Aquazzura’s product. While the original concept has a price tag of $785, the Ivanka Trump brand offers a similar concept for just $130.

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