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11/02/2026

Just 8 minutes of anger can "paralyze" your blood vessels for nearly an hour, significantly raising the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Recent research highlights a startling physiological link between temper and heart health, revealing that just eight minutes of intense anger can physically impair your vascular system. A study of 280 adults found that recalling anger-inducing memories reduced the ability of blood vessels to dilate by roughly 50 percent, an effect that lingered for up to 40 minutes after the emotion subsided. Unlike sadness or anxiety, which did not produce the same significant vascular impairment, anger caused the endothelium—the inner lining of blood vessels—to stiffen and lose its essential elasticity, effectively restricting healthy blood flow.

While a single episode of frustration may not be immediately fatal, the cumulative impact of repeated anger can be devastating for long-term health. This temporary restriction in blood vessel function increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and atherosclerosis by preventing the cardiovascular system from repairing itself effectively over time. Experts from the American Heart Association suggest that managing these emotional outbursts is not just a matter of mental well-being, but a critical physical intervention for preventing chronic heart disease and maintaining arterial health.

source: Shimbo, D., Cohen, M. T., & McGoldrick, M. (2024). Effect of Acute Provocation of Anger, Sadness, and Anxiety on Endothelial Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of the American Heart Association.

11/02/2026

Elon Musk says AI robots will outperform human surgeons by 2028.

And he claims it will render traditional medical degrees entirely obsolete.

Elon Musk is once again challenging the status quo, predicting that AI-driven robots like Tesla’s Optimus will outperform human surgeons and physicians within just a few years. By the end of the decade, Musk envisions a healthcare landscape where advanced AI handles everything from complex scan analysis to intricate surgeries with higher precision and lower error rates than any human counterpart. He argues that this technological leap will eventually drive the cost of high-quality medical care toward near zero, shifting the role of human doctors from active practitioners to specialized supervisors of high-precision autonomous systems.

However, medical experts and tech critics remain highly skeptical of this aggressive timeline, noting that the "human factor" in medicine involves more than just mechanical accuracy. Critics argue that empathy, ethical judgment, and the nuanced ability to navigate complex, unpredictable medical crises are qualities machines cannot fully replicate. Beyond the technological hurdles, the path to fully automated medicine faces massive regulatory, liability, and safety challenges that many believe will keep human doctors at the center of the operating room for the foreseeable future.

source: Davis, J. (2025). Why Elon Musk Thinks Medical School Is Becoming Pointless. Forbes.

11/02/2026

New Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Blocking a single protein restores memory in mice by recharging the brain’s immune system.

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have uncovered a promising new strategy for treating Alzheimer’s by targeting a protein that controls the brain's immune response. For years, the focus has been primarily on removing amyloid-beta plaques, but this new approach addresses why the brain stops cleaning itself in the first place. By inhibiting an enzyme called PTP1B, scientists found they could revitalize exhausted immune cells known as microglia. These cells act as the brain's internal maintenance crew, and when PTP1B is blocked, they regain their ability to effectively engulf and clear the toxic clusters associated with cognitive decline.

The study, conducted in mouse models, demonstrated that disabling this protein not only reduced plaque buildup but also led to significant improvements in learning and memory. This discovery is particularly impactful because PTP1B is already a known factor in obesity and type 2 diabetes, reinforcing the biological link between metabolic health and neurodegeneration. While current treatments offer modest clinical benefits, researchers believe that pairing these new inhibitors with existing therapies could provide a more comprehensive way to slow the disease. This multi-pronged approach offers fresh hope for preserving the quality of life for millions of families facing the long-term impact of Alzheimer’s.

source: Cen, Y., Alves, S. R., Song, D., Felice, C., Preall, J. B., Van Aelst, L., & Tonks, N. K. (2026). PTP1B inhibition promotes microglial phagocytosis in Alzheimer’s disease models by enhancing SYK signaling. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

24/10/2025

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24/02/2025

Constantly worrying about events beyond your control significantly harms your physical health.

This persistent anxiety keeps the body's stress-response system activated, leading to chronic stress. Over time, such stress can weaken the immune system, making us more susceptible to infections and illnesses.

Additionally, chronic stress is linked to cardiovascular issues, including hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease.

The body's prolonged exposure to stress hormones like cortisol can also lead to digestive problems, muscle tension, and headaches.

Moreover, the mental strain from focusing on uncontrollable factors can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as overeating or substance abuse, further impacting physical well-being.

If you need help with this or related issues, it's out there. It gets better.

Learn more: https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body

Get help: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

19/02/2025

Αύξηση στα σεξουαλικώς μεταδιδόμενα νοσήματα (ΣΜΝ) εντοπίζει στην πρόσφατη έκθεσή του το ECDC.

19/12/2024

Η Boehringer Ingelheim είναι μια βιοφαρμακευτική εταιρεία που επένδυσε στην τεχνητή νοημοσύνη, και πλέον παρέχει επαναστατικές λύσεις στη βιομηχανία

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