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When we sleep, our brain is still working and maximizing performance. Recent studies confirm that improves memory and even moments of genius occur during sleep.

According to research conducted by German scientists during sleep and the best ideas are born until the genie appears. The explanation is that neuronal activity is most effective and economical when we sleep deeply and long enough.

Sleep involves brain activity. Allan Hobson of Harvard Medical School (HMS) in Boston, USA, the “dream is caused by the brain and benefits.”

This is coupled to another theory on the role of deep sleep, which says that during the same neurons produce new contact areas that use energy. At this stage the body rejects the synapses or contacts that do not need and sets new, for which the brain needs to develop a synchronous activity, which is long in brain waves of deep sleep.

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For your body and mind can function as best as possible, experts recommend sleeping 8 hours daily. During sleep, the body and brain rest and restore energy and increase productivity. If you do not get enough sleep, the brain does not respond properly and therefore the motor and mental activities can not be done in the best manner possible. Also, if Read the rest of this entry »

International agencies trying to stem the AIDS epidemic, as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, UNAIDS and GAVI, have identified seven myths that have arisen recently about the disease and that may jeopardize the achievements to date. Therefore, the leaders of these agencies are responsible for backing out at an article published in The Lancet.

1. Prevention does not work: it is the first of the myths that has emerged strongly in recent years. However, scientific evidence suggests otherwise. The authors indicate that between 2005 and 2007, pregnant women had access to treatment to avoid transmitting the virus to their infants increased from 14% to 33%. As a result, in late 2007 was noted for the first time, a substantial decrease in the number of children born infected. Likewise, changes in se xual attitudes have reduced new infections in some countries.
2. One solution: Another widespread idea is that preventing HIV transmission can be done with a single solution, also called the ‘magic bullet’. This may be the circumcision of all men, that the AIDS test is universal and compulsory or administration of antiretroviral therapy immediately after a possible infection. Experts believe that this approach is “irresponsible.” “If we have learned in these 27 years we’ve been living with HIV is that effective prevention depends on the combination of different strategies adapted to each context,” the authors reported. Read the rest of this entry »

Some products ‘light’ does not always provide fewer calories and are high in sugar or fat; three specialists cleared this and other myths.

That grapefruit burns fat, diet foods that help you lose weight or less fat margarine that makes butter: false, false, false.

Three specialists cleared these and other myths frequently heard in its consultations,

1. Grapefruit Juice FASTED BURNING FAT

FALSE. Grapefruit juice, like any other fruit juice, provides vitamins, antioxidants and carbohydrates, mainly fructose, which is the fruit sugar. And this does not help burn fat. The particularity of the grapefruit is altering the metabolism of some drugs that are processed in the liver. This may affect plasma levels of these drugs and cause problems. Therefore, you should be careful with grapefruit juice if you are taking any medications, for example, to regulate cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »