Tanya Brooks

Trained as a movement instructor and ran mindfulness classes for years. Writes about stress, breathing, and mind-body research.

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Self Care

Unilateral Rosacea: One-Sided Facial Dandruff Explained

Understanding Rosacea and Dandruff Limited to One Side of the Face Rosacea and facial dandruff typically appear symmetrically on both sides of the face, but it is entirely possible for these conditions to show more pronounced symptoms on just one side. A reader recently posed this intriguing question to me, and I am eager to […]

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Science

Rising Parental Refusal of Newborn Vitamin K Shots Endangers Infant Brain Health

A growing number of parents are declining the standard vitamin K injection for their newborns, which significantly heightens the danger of preventable brain damage in infants, as revealed by an initial systematic review unveiled on February 26, 2026. This research is slated for presentation at the American Academy of Neurology’s 78th Annual Meeting, scheduled from […]

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Science

Premature Menopause Before 40 Elevates Blood Pressure Risk

About the Research StudyResearchers tracked a large group of more than one hundred seven thousand women who had already gone through menopause across a span of nearly fifteen years using information gathered from the extensive UK Biobank database that collected participant details from two thousand

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High AF Incidence in Multiple Myeloma Stem Cell Transplant Patients

In patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are receiving autologous stem cell transplantation, atrial fibrillation emerges as a common and potentially dangerous complication, as detailed in a recent investigation published online on February 17 in the journal JACC: CardioOncology. Study Overview and Patient Cohort Olayiwola Bolaji, M.D., affiliated with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center […]

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Nutrition

Lead in Protein Powders: Key Facts and Safety Guidance

If you regularly incorporate protein powder into your daily routine, you may have come across recent discussions regarding the presence of lead along with other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic in various protein supplements. These reports have naturally raised questions about potential heal

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Science

Primary Care Linked to Reduced Death Rates in Dialysis Patients

Engaging with primary care services proves beneficial for individuals undergoing hemodialysis, as it correlates with significantly decreased mortality rates, according to recent research disseminated online in the esteemed journal Kidney Medicine. Dustin Le, M.D., affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University located in Philadelphia, along with his team of researchers, meticulously examined the relationship between primary care […]

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Mindfulness

Nature’s Impact on Brain: Stress Relief Revealed

Spending even a short amount of time in natural surroundings can initiate significant alterations in brain activity that help alleviate stress, rejuvenate focus, and diminish mental noise, according to recent research findings. Scientists from McGill University, working alongside experts from Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile, have meticulously analyzed over 100 different brain-imaging investigations drawn from […]

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Nutrition

Coffee’s New Compounds Outperform Diabetes Drug in Tests

Scientists have recently discovered three novel compounds that potently block α-glucosidase, a key enzyme responsible for carbohydrate breakdown in the digestive process. Since this enzyme influences the rate at which sugars are absorbed into the blood, these findings open doors to innovative functional food components designed to help control type 2 diabetes. Functional foods go […]

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Self Care

Delirium in Seniors: Sudden Confusion Signs and Emergencies

Abrupt disorientation in seniors can be deeply concerning for loved ones and caretakers, frequently indicating a critical medical issue instead of mere age-related lapse. This type of acute mental fog in older individuals is most often linked to delirium, characterized by a swift alteration in cognition and perception that typically points to an underlying medical […]

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