Many autistic people may have stereotypic behaviors, which are repetitive motor movements, such as a rocking motion of the hands and nodding or shaking of the arms. Physical activity can help reduce the number of episodes of stereotypical behaviors in autistic children, according to an October 2019...
We herein present an overview of the upcoming 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours focussing on lymphoid neoplasms. Myeloid and histiocytic neoplasms will be presented in a separate accompanying article. Besides listing the entities of the classification, ...
The flares of gamma waves measured in the brains of the monks were the largest ever recorded. The monks reported entering a state of bliss. Gamma is associated with very high levels of intellectual function, creativity, integration, peak states, and of feeling “in the zone.” Gamma waves fl...
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Adopting a healthy diet can also reduce the risk of developing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and various types of cancer. As an added benefit, maintaining regular physical activity can help control body weight, which can reduce an individual's risk of obesity.(improving one's health and ...
There are several types of blood tests that can give you a picture of your general health. What do the top 5 blood tests and their results mean for you? Author: Sara Thompson; Reviewed by Monalisa M. Tailor, M.D. Published: July 29, 2024 Blood tests are one way for your doctor to...
To measure your overall physical fitness, it’s often helpful to have a benchmark—and the good news is that there are five of them. The five components of physical fitness describe different types of body health. For example, an avid weightlifter may have mind-blowing muscular strength, but...
McKinsey Health Institute’s (MHI’s) 2022 Global Gen Z Survey asked more than 42,000 respondents in 26 countries across continents questions based on the four dimensions of health: mental, physical, social, and spiritual.1 MHI then analyzed differences and similarities across generations and ...
These types of impostors set their internal bar impossibly high, just like perfectionists. But natural genius types don’t just judge themselves based on ridiculous expectations, they also judge themselves based on getting things right on the first try. When they’re not able to do something qui...
Anger has been linked to coronary heart diseases and diabetes. It has also been linked to behaviors that pose health risks such as aggressive driving, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Surprise Surprise is another of Eckman's six basic types of human emotions. It is usually quite brief and cha...