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Many people fear the toilet seat, especially in public toilets. Most germs cannot survive for long on surfaces such as a toilet seat. And to infect you directly, they have to get to your urethra or genitals themselves. So unless you sit on the toilet seat with an open wound, the risk of direct contamination is very small. But when you touch the toilet seat with your hands when visiting the toilet, and then touch your mouth, eyes or nose, it becomes a completely different story.

Many germs can be found in large numbers in our excrement. From Covid-19 to salmonella: those who are infected themselves often discharge their germs during a toilet visit. You will find up to 10 billion particles per gram of stool for most gastrointestinal viruses. We produce about 100 to 400 grams of stool per day. So it involves countless germs. And we are not even talking about diarrhea.

The most common types of infections that can be acquired from using a public toilet are intestinal infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.

Fecal bacteria such as E.coli, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, are abundant on the surface of public toilets and can easily transfer to your body. It’s important to take precautions when using public restrooms, such as washing your hands thoroughly and avoiding direct contact with toilet surfaces. It’s also a good idea to use a disinfectant hand spray or hand gel for extra hygiene1.

Bron(nen): HLN sweetesthome

High blood pressure is a chronic condition that can have a major impact on your health. It is often associated with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath and palpitations. But there’s another symptom that’s usually overlooked: fatigue: High blood pressure can make you feel tired.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that raises blood pressure above what is considered normal. It can be caused by several factors such as unhealthy diet, poor lifestyle, smoking, family history and other medical conditions.

High blood pressure can disrupt blood flow and make the heart work harder to pump blood around the body. This can make normal daily activities more difficult and make you tired more easily. In addition, high blood pressure can lead to reduced blood flow to the brain, affecting your cognitive abilities. This can also contribute to excessive fatigue.

Other medical conditions that can cause fatigue
It is worth noting that fatigue is not always caused by high blood pressure. There are several other medical conditions that can cause fatigue, such as anemia, diabetes, thyroid problems, asthma, depression, anxiety, and infections.

How can you prevent fatigue due to high blood pressure?
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you control your blood pressure and reduce fatigue. This includes reducing salt and fat intake, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking and alcohol. It is also important to reduce stress and get enough sleep to reduce fatigue.

When should you see a doctor?
If you have been experiencing excessive fatigue for more than two weeks, it is important to seek medical attention. Other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, and swelling in the feet, may indicate a more serious problem and require medical attention.

Bron(nen): Cleveland Health

Estrogen is a female sex hormone that has several functions in the body. It is involved in the growth and development of the female reproductive organs, pregnancy, bones, skin, brain and heart1. Some benefits of estrogen are:

It protects against thinning bones (osteoporosis) by increasing bone density. It improves mood, sleep, sexual behavior and eating behavior by stimulating the production of serotonin and endorphins. It keeps the vagina supple and healthy by producing sufficient moisture. It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease by dilating blood vessels and lowering cholesterol levels. It promotes fertility and pregnancy by supporting ovulation, uterus and placenta.

Do you have more questions about estrogen?

Bron(nen): Cleveland Health

Singing is nice. But singing with a group of others is even nicer or at least less scary. In a choir or in the football stands and pub, we like to sing together. But why?

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Singing together is an activity that has many benefits for your body and mind. Here are some reasons why singing together is so much fun:

Singing together reduces stress. A 2017 study measured the amount of cortisol, the stress hormone, in participants’ saliva before and after singing. The researchers found that cortisol levels were lower after singing, suggesting that people felt more relaxed after singing a song. Singing together stimulates the immune response. There is some evidence that singing can boost your immune system and help you fight infections. A 2004 study compared the effects of singing to the effects of just listening to music. Those who sang showed higher levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody your body secretes to protect you from infection. Singing together raises the pain threshold. When you sing in a group, whether it’s a large choir or a smaller group, the collective singing causes your body to release endorphins. This hormone can induce positive feelings and even change your pain perception. A 2012 study found that singing, drumming and dancing in a group triggers the release of hormones that increase your pain tolerance in a way that listening to music alone does not. Singing together improves breathing, posture and muscle tone. Singing is a particularly beneficial activity for improving these aspects of your physical health1. Singing can also help reduce snoring because it changes the way you breathe, even when you’re not singing.

Singing together is therefore not only fun, but also healthy. It is a way to feel connected to others, improve your mood and promote your well-being.

Bron(nen): Washington Post

Fathers are (on average) a lot more unhappy with their relationship/marriage when the first child is born.

To a large group of men in Germany how satisfied they were with their relationship and their partner. The maximum score that could be achieved was 27.

The study, published in the journal PLOS One, found that men reported high levels of happiness — a score of 20.3 out of 27 — before their first baby was born, but that score dropped to 18.8 eight weeks after birth and to 16.6 14 months later.

By the time their baby turns two, their satisfaction level remains low at 16.7 and there is virtually no recovery.

However, their ‘relationship satisfaction’ seems to recover after having a second child.

Second fathers start from a lower happiness level in their relationships, with a score of 17.5 before the birth of their second child, and also see a dip (to 16.3) eight weeks after birth. However, their satisfaction level starts to rise, reaching 17.4 at 14 months and 18.1 at two years, making them feel happier than before their second child was born.

Bron(nen): Times