If you have noticed that your hair is falling out a lot, chances are your shampoo or conditioner may not be the real villains of this condition. Scientists presented the result of a study where they found a link between pollution exposure and hair loss. The presentation was held at the 28th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, which took place in Spain

A recent study in New Zealand found that the walking speed of 45-year-olds may give indications of the aging rate of their bodies. People who walk slower would show a higher rate of aging, while those who move faster would be in better shape and would age more slowly. The long-term study was conducted with 904 people from Dunedin, New Zealand

Training among the strongest men in the world involves much more than a few hours of gym. In order to be able to hold up to half a tonne weights and push a truck, athletes go through sudden body adaptations. In order to become a strongman, your workout takes into account the requirements when carrying huge amounts of weight

The gesture is automatic: you're having lunch and unlocking your phone to see if there are any unread notifications. If you have, click it and get lost in a maze of posts, news, messages and images and not even realize what you ate. Now try to remember how many times you do this a day. Impossible to tell

So, are you the type who hopes to find the love of your life or don't you believe each person has the famous "pot lid"? If your relationship expectations are more romantic, be aware that a list of questions that promise to make two people fall in love with each other is circulating around

Maybe you think cockroaches are the filthiest beings in the universe, we understand. But there are some very curious facts about small insects that can make them a little less despicable. Check it out: 1 - Headless A cockroach can live without its head for weeks and will only die from hunger. Naturally they can stand it for a long time without ingesting any food or water, and their breathing is done through spiracles throughout the body, so the lack of the head does not influence so much

Waking up at dawn dripping sweat is one of the most unpleasant situations there is. However, let's rule out obvious situations such as the hot weather itself or too many blankets to focus on health: what are the reasons that can lead to night sweats? Night sweats can be caused by many factors, and you should be aware of these signs and seek help as soon as possible if it becomes frequent

Vape, also known in Brazil as a vaporizer, or electronic cigarette, is linked to a series of recent deaths in the United States. What has already been classified as an “epidemic” has caused approximately 23 fatalities and another 1, 300 cases of lung damage. The growing number of those affected by vape damage has been worrying US officials as the device is widely used for both cannabis and nicotine use. Po

Technological advances are always celebrated, especially when they positively impact people's lives and can bring real and immediate changes to those who need them most. A news that promises to improve - and much - the quality of life of people suffering from some kind of motor paralysis has been celebrated and awaited in the world of technology and also in the thousands of families that have some member who for some reason lost the movement

Do you know those whitish balls that occasionally appear in your throat? We are not talking about pus plaques that can develop during more serious infections, such as tonsillitis, for example, but those pasty, stinky acorns that form in the tonsils and usually come out when we cough or sneeze. Do you know which ones

Nothing sadder than bedtime and sleep does not appear. And it's no use telling a little guy, putting bad movie on television, calculating how much time is left for the alarm to ring. When insomnia happens, there is no solving technique. So far. A method supposedly used by US military troops has been circulating on the Internet with the promise of helping people fall asleep within minutes

Acupressure is a technique that consists of squeezing certain points of our body for therapeutic purposes. It is similar to acupuncture, but it is done with your fingertips - both techniques were created in China and are quite popular there. Here at Mega we already show 3 points that can help insomniacs fall asleep faster

You may never have heard the name of Cleomir de Souza Pinheiro, but this researcher is responsible for a creation that can greatly improve the lives of thousands of people suffering from diabetes in Brazil and worldwide. A researcher at INPA (National Institute for Amazonian Research), he is responsible for developing a hydrogel capable of preventing amputations of the extremities of patients suffering from diabetes

That exposure to pollution harms health is not new to anyone, but a study developed at the University of Rochester and published in iScience suggests that ubiquitous exposure to industrial pollution can damage immunity for generations, weakening the body's defenses against infections such as the influenza virus, from mothers, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and so on

If the clock is past noon and you are not even close to being able to go out for lunch, beware; It's time to take care not to lose the reins with colleagues. In a BBC story, King of College nutrition professor London's Sophie Medlin explains the truth about this fact. Source: Pixabay According to the expert, staying for a long time without consuming food can cause lower blood sugar levels, and consequently increase the production of cortisol and adrenaline - the famous stress hormones

Is there a limit to vanity? How far would you go to realize the dream of the perfect body, or rather to have the body that you think is ideal? A Bulgarian student spent the equivalent of over $ 10, 000 to have the biggest lips in the world. Andrea Ivanova, a 22-year-old student, said she did the procedures to "be more fashionable", but the result was noticeably exaggerated and the before and after photos are impressive

One of Brazil's favorite beverages, coffee can cause problems if consumed in excess or with large amounts of sugar and other additives. But there are some ways to make coffee healthier, which are even scientifically proven. Check out some of them below. 1. Sugar with cinnamon The health dangers of sugar are many

October began and with it an important warning to women: you need to be alert and prevent breast cancer. The month is internationally known as October Rose, where a series of awareness-raising actions are promoted to reinforce the importance of women keeping routine exams up to date to ensure self-care and protection

The title may seem biased, but it is just another Dantesque fact of our history. We are talking about the biggest industrial revolution in the food industry, which started in the United States and hit the whole world thanks to the denunciation book written by the then young author Upton Sinclair , entitled The Jungle

If you often take flights, whether for business or pleasure, you may have been through this situation which, although it seems, is not as peculiar as you might think: flatulence during the flight. This is not impolite or careless about the colleague in the next seat and science can explain the reasons for the escapade