Susan John

22/02/2026

Collagen repairs connective tissue by acting as a biological scaffold that supports new tissue formation and regulates the body’s natural healing stages. It is the most abundant structural protein in the body, providing the necessary strength and flexibility to bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin. The repair process typically occurs in four overlapping phases:

▶️Hemostasis & Inflammation: Upon injury, collagen exposure triggers the clotting cascade to stop bleeding. It then attracts immune cells to the site to clear debris and release anti-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-10, which help transition the wound toward a reparative state.

▶️Proliferation: Specialized cells called fibroblasts migrate to the injured area and begin synthesizing new collagen fibers. Initially, the body produces Type III collagen, which forms a flexible, rapid-crosslinking matrix to stabilize the repair site.

▶️Remodeling: Over weeks to months, the temporary Type III collagen is replaced by Type I collagen, which is more durable and organized. Enzymes help reorganize these fibers into a dense network that restores up to 80–85% of the original tissue’s tensile strength.

Dietary collagen, often consumed as hydrolyzed peptides, may support this process by providing essential amino acid “building blocks” like glycine and proline. These bioactive peptides can stimulate fibroblasts to increase natural collagen production and improve joint functionality.

PMID: 34491424

22/02/2026

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22/02/2026

The music you listen to between about 15 and 17 years old can leave a lasting emotional imprint on you.
During adolescence, your brain is highly sensitive to reward and memory formation, making experiences — especially music — feel more intense and meaningful.
Songs from this period often become deeply linked to your identity, emotions, and social experiences.
A global study led by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä found that music from around age 17 tends to form the strongest and most enduring emotional connections across the lifespan, a phenomenon known as the “reminiscence bump

22/02/2026

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22/02/2026

Although people often say they can feel the cold “in their bones,” bones themselves do not directly sense temperature the way skin does. However, cold weather affects the periosteum—the outer lining of bone—as well as joints, tendons, and ligaments, making them stiffer and more sensitive. Lower temperatures also thicken synovial fluid in joints and reduce blood flow to extremities, increasing discomfort and mechanical strain. High humidity, common in places like the UK, speeds up heat loss from the body and can intensify the sensation of cold. Additionally, low sunlight exposure and reduced vitamin D levels in winter may heighten pain sensitivity, making cold weather feel even more uncomfortable.

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