Toxoplasma gondii is a common parasite, speculated to infect up to 50% people worldwide. While it’s more well known in influencing human behaviour, it may change people physically too. A study has observed that people found individuals infected with T. gondii to be more attractive because infected individuals were more likely to have more symmetrical facial features. The researchers speculate that T. gondii may be subtly changing their hosts’ appearance through hormonal fluctuations, for example, by changing testosterone levels. Read full article here
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
