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According to recent research, women who enter menopause early – before the age of 40 — are more likely to develop dementia later in life than women who experience menopause later in life, around the age of 50.

The study, which was presented at an American Heart Association meeting on March 1, 2022, looked at health data from 153,291 women in the United Kingdom. Between 2006 and 2010, participants (average age 60) gave their genetic and health information to a big biological database.

The researchers looked at which of the patients went on to develop dementia of any kind, including Alzheimer's and vascular dementia (caused by impaired blood flow to the brain). They then calculated the relationship between dementia risk and menopausal age.

Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.

Kevyn Aucoin




Have you ever been so immersed in your work that all distractions and background noise vanished? The only thing that existed was the brush and your painting, your skis, and the hill, and your automobile and the road. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a well-known professor of psychology at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, Calif., calls this state of deep involvement "flow."

He spent decades studying people's contentment with their daily activities, discovering that individuals are most satisfied when they are completely absorbed in and focused on what they are doing. In research by Csikszentmihalyi and others, flow experiences were linked to good feelings in the near term, and people who experienced flow more frequently were happier in the long run. People differ in how much they value flow experiences and how easy it is for them to enter flow, according to researchers. No matter how happy you are by nature, knowing how flow happens (or doesn't) in your life and creating more flow experiences can be a powerful way to boost your happiness.



What exactly is flow?

Positive Psychology, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School, says that there are some things that all flow experiences have in common.

You become unconcerned with the passage of time. When you aren't paying attention to the clock, hours can feel like minutes.

You're not thinking about yourself. Your knowledge of yourself is limited to the activity itself, like where your fingers are on a piano keyboard, how you chop vegetables with a knife, or how your body parts stay balanced when you're skiing or surfing.
Extraneous thoughts do not distract you. Instead, you're completely focused on the task at hand, whether it's understanding or expressing a line of reasoning at work, making beautiful layers of frosting for a cake, or getting out of a tough chess situation.
 
You're up and about. Flow activities are active rather than passive, and you have some choice over what you do.

You work with ease. Even if you're working harder than normal, everything "clicks" and feels practically effortless when you're in flow.


You'd like to do it all over again.

Adapting to your ability level

The good news regarding flow and pleasure is that you can expand your flow experience and reap the advantages. It requires some effort and comes more naturally to some individuals than others.
 

Your feet are the cornerstone of an active lifestyle, but chances are you don't give them the attention they deserve.

"Healthy feet become increasingly important as you age in order to be mobile, active, and safe. You must provide them with the necessary care in order to avert issues, reduce suffering, and avoid injuries."

Handle carefully.


Foot care should be part of every man's routine health care. One of the first tasks is to practise healthy foot hygiene on a daily basis. Here are some pointers to keep in mind.

Maintain good foot hygiene. As a result, there is a lower possibility of harmful bacteria and fungi, such as athlete's foot, being prevented. Daily foot washing and thorough drying, paying particular attention to the spaces in between the toes, After washing, apply a generous amount of moisturising lotion to the feet because the skin on them tends to become thinner and drier as we age. But avoid hydrating the area between your toes, though, since moisture might encourage the growth of fungi there.

Your toenails should be trimmed. Never cut your toenails at an angle on the sides, as this can lead to ingrown toenails (a condition in which the nail grows into the adjacent skin). Use a toenail clipper that is wider and more spacious than one for fingernails.

Control calluses Deep calluses may split and bleed, hurting and perhaps infecting the skin. Calluses can be gently removed using a pumice stone or foot file. Apply moisturiser after.

Look out for any warning signals. Regularly check your feet, paying attention to the tops, soles, and spaces in between the toes, and under the toenails. Keep an eye out for any alterations, growths, or stains. You should seek medical attention if your foot swells or changes colour since these symptoms could indicate poor circulation or possibly a bone fracture. If you have diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, inform your doctor of any bruising, calluses, or corns. Any mole, freckle, or area that seems to have altered over the previous month needs to be checked for skin cancer.

For fans of fantasy football, plenty of reasons exist for supporting the game. Every week, you look forward to placing your confidence in your chosen player's on-field success. Building the perfect team is a challenge that takes skill and luck. But for millions of fantasy football fans across the country, the game is worth celebrating beyond the tournaments, challenges, and victories. Take a look at the history of fantasy football from a true NFL fan's perspective. Here are three reasons you'll never want to forget America's first fantasy football team. The Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League (GOPPL).

1. The GOPPL gave NFL fans an opportunity to be owners, general managers, and head coaches

Whether you believe more in a rookie quarterback, a veteran receiver, a pair of consistent running backs, or a clutch kicker, the responsibility is on you. If you love fantasy football, you have to appreciate the way the part-owner of the Oakland Raiders, Bill Winkenbach, put the football in your hands. Especially when control over your team's future becomes a reality. So, do this one thing the next time you're talking fantasy football with your friends: give a mental nod to the group who launched the first league. 

For one, it's worth mentioning that the rules and general idea of the game haven't changed much in 60 years. You score more points than your opponents and outwit them every draft. You build a dream team using a combination of your personal insight, research, and deep analysis of on-field statistics. Along the way, you can envision your team on the field excelling, all while embracing a sense of leadership on your way to victory. The founders of fantasy football wanted NFL fans in charge. You're everyone you need to be when you play fantasy football.

Can stress trigger hiccups?

The hiccup is one of those unwelcome guests that usually causes us to pause and wonder where they came from. These diaphragmatic spasms, which affect the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, are often caused by swallowing air while eating, chewing gum, drinking carbonated drinks, or taking certain drugs.



But it's accurate to say that upsetting or emotional situations might cause those annoying "hics." The phrenic nerve, which transmits data from the brain to the diaphragm muscle to help control breathing, regulates the diaphragm in part. Your diaphragm will spasm if this nerve is irritated by a brief moment of anxiety, fear, or shock.
Be not alarmed. Eye twitches, which are involuntary movements of the upper or lower eyelid, are a common occurrence. These minute muscular spasms are not painful, and they usually subside on their own. But when they do, it's often a symptom of moderate stress on the body or mind. Twitch triggers may consist of?

feeling worn out

drinking coffee

feeling agitated or uneasy

consuming alcohol

smoking

looking at bright lights



College is where everyone goes to obtain the career they've always wanted to have. It's also where you learn skills that not only benefit this career but your entire life as a whole. Maybe you want to get out there and actually live independently. If that's the case, then moving into a college dorm may be the best option for you. However, living in a college dorm isn't as simple as you may think. It's important for you to understand what's involved in the process. In this article, we'll be covering everything you need to know about moving into a college dorm.



Get a List of Everything You Need

Many colleges that offer the house usually give their students a list of everything they need to bring when they come. This list can include the following:

  • Comfortable bedding

  • Sets of bedsheets

  • Storage units, like bins

  • Your own microwave

  • A mini fridge

  • Your own decorations

The list you're given depends on the institution and its requirements. Some dorms do offer extra amenities, but you'll have to review and study their housing plans first. Once you do, you can start budgeting for things you need to purchase. Since you're doing this for a college dorm, you can use the money you get from your student loans to finance everything. Student loans can be used for more than just tuition costs. It can be used for your textbooks, school supplies, equipment, and room and board costs.


I have not posted a style update in a while and the reason is that I have been up to a lot and I solely believe in putting the right words together before publishing an article with you. I am super excited and I am glad to announce that I will start sharing my style updates again.

This picture should be over 2 months old. It wasn't done as promised, which made me very sad. Well, I decided to put a smile on my face and make it look better.

The red fabric is known as the "big red star," and the blue fabric is known as the "blue star" in this Ankara print mix. popular fabrics in Nigeria.




Although no one is actually allergic to the sun, some people are extremely sensitive to various types of sun rays and may experience mild to severe reactions after spending time in the sun.

There are various sorts of "sun allergies," but one of the most frequent is polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), an autoimmune disorder in the skin that occurs after sun exposure. Solar urticaria (hives and reddish patches that commonly appear 30 minutes to two hours after sun exposure), actinic prurigo (papules and nodules that are very itchy on sun-exposed skin areas), and photoallergic reaction are also called sun allergies (when the UV rays from the sun modify the chemical structure of medications or products applied to the skin, and a person develops an allergy to the newly modified substance).




What factors contribute to PMLE?


People with PMLE have immune cells that are activated by sun rays and assault their skin, causing a skin reaction to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation.


PMLE accounts for 70% of all sun-induced skin eruptions. It can affect both sexes and all skin types, and it commonly begins in adolescence or young adulthood. PMLE could be a hereditary disorder. Other risk factors include being a female, having pale skin, and residing in the north.


PMLE is more prevalent in young women living in temperate areas. People in temperate climates spend the entire winter out of the sun, so when the weather warms up, the sun exposure is intense. People who live in warmer climates are desensitized since they are exposed to more sunlight all year.


What does PMLE look like?

PMLE can appear several hours or days after the first significant sunshine exposure of the season, which is common in the spring or early summer. The sections of the body most commonly affected are those that are covered in the winter but not in the summer: the neck, chest, and outer parts of the arms.


People with PMLE commonly notice reddish areas on their skin after being exposed to the sun. These lesions may itch, burn, or sting, but they rarely leave a scar. In more severe cases, the patches cover the majority of the body and may be accompanied by headaches, fevers, fatigue, and low blood pressure. (If you encounter these symptoms, seek an assessment from an urgent care provider.) A dermatologist is the best expert to evaluate and treat your skin issue if you suspect you have PMLE or any sun allergy.


Does PMLE improve over time?

PMLE lesions typically heal in 10 days, and it is critical to limit sun exposure until you are recovered. During the spring and summer months, those who develop PMLE might feel substantial discomfort and have their lives negatively impacted. However, repeated sun exposure can reduce the likelihood of PMLE occurring. The skin lesions that develop after the initial episode are referred to as having a "hardening effect," which makes them less severe and more tolerable during subsequent episodes.

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