Tag Archives: Inflammation

Inflammation – the body’s evolutionary response to infection, injury, or other threats – has been a trending topic in the health world. Some scientists have even called inflammation “the cause of all diseases”. But what actually causes inflammation, and what fights it? In some contexts, inflammation is good. When the body faces an acute threat – say, an ear infection …

Summary: Pain isn’t just physical—it can be socially and emotionally transmitted. New research shows that ultrasonic vocalizations emitted by mice in pain trigger hyperalgesia in nearby mice, even without direct injury. This “sound stress” response involves brain inflammation, gene activation, and heightened pain sensitivity, which can also worsen existing pain and blunt treatment effects. The findings highlight how environmental and …

Find out 10 foods you must avoid to prevent inflammation Inflammation can be understood as the body’s response to an illness, injury or something that doesn’t belong in it. When any foreign substance tries to enter the body, the immune system sends out its first responders in the form of inflammatory cells and cytokines that begin the healing process. The …

Rethinking Inflammation: Is Everything We Know About Aging and Disease Wrong?  SciTechDaily Living more like a hunter-gatherer may ward off ageing  The Times Living like Tarzan is key to avoiding agonising deaths in tech and takeaway-addicted cities  Daily Star HEALTH: Inflammaging vs arthritis  Idaho State Journal One Major Feature of Aging Might Not Be Universal After All  ScienceAlert Source link

Chronic inflammation can increase the risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A nutritious diet, exercise and mindfulness may protect against inflammation. Healthy morning habits like yoga or a quiet cup of coffee or tea may help fight inflammation. Starting your day on the right foot sets the tone for the rest of your day. So, why …