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07/10/2025

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The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday that more than 40% of known illicit massage businesses in the state have been shut down.

07/06/2025

Wait… we just discovered a new organ in the human body?

Yes. It’s called the interstitium — a network of fluid-filled spaces hidden inside our connective tissue.

For decades, it was overlooked. Why? Because standard microscope slides drained its fluids, making it look like solid tissue.

But new technology revealed something shocking: this network may act like a highway for fluids, helping transport immune cells… and possibly even cancer cells.

It cushions organs, muscles, and blood vessels. It may also play a major role in how disease spreads.

This discovery is reshaping how we understand the body — again.

06/16/2025

Scar tissue involves so much more then just the skin!

06/14/2025

Massaging the neck and face may help flush waste out of the brain and potentially combat Alzheimer's disease.

Scientific Context:

The brain clears waste through a network known as the glymphatic system, which is more active during sleep and helps remove toxic proteins like beta-amyloid, which is linked to Alzheimer’s.

This waste clearance process relies heavily on the movement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through glial cells.

Does Massage Help?

Research suggests that lymphatic drainage massage or manual lymphatic stimulation, particularly around the neck, might enhance lymphatic flow.

A 2019 study in rodents indicated that improving cervical lymphatic function aided in clearing brain waste and reduced signs of neurodegeneration.

Some research also shows that stimulation of the vagus nerve—accessible near the neck—might reduce inflammation and support brain health.

However, no direct, large-scale human studies have yet conclusively proven that facial or neck massage alone significantly impacts Alzheimer’s progression.

The evidence remains preliminary and mostly animal-based.

11/16/2024

A real image of an immune cell (purple) eating anthrax bacteria:

This visual showcases the microscopic battle waged by our body’s defenses against harmful invaders.

Anthrax bacteria, commonly found in soil, are known for their resilience.

Their spores can remain dormant for centuries, waiting for the right conditions to activate. Once inhaled or ingested, the bacteria come to life and multiply at a rapid pace, posing a significant threat.

This image not only highlights the sophistication of our immune response but also serves as a reminder of the enduring danger posed by anthrax and other resilient pathogens.

Image: Camenzind G. Robinson, Sarah Guilman and Arthur Friedlander, United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

11/15/2024

Your Brain Sags When You’re Dehydrated:

The brain is made up of 80% water, so when you don't drink enough water, your brain tissue can shrink in size and mass. This shrinkage can lead to a number of issues.

Even 1% dehydration can cause a 5% decrease in cognitive function.

Dehydration can also increase the amount of effort your brain needs to perform cognitive tasks. For example, one study found that dehydration increased the brain's blood-oxygen-level-dependent response during an executive function task.

Fortunately, the effects of dehydration on the brain can be reversed by rehydrating with fluids and electrolytes. However, issues my be chronic in individuals (often the elderly) who have been dehydrated for years.

11/09/2024

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