Sleep isn't wasted time—it's when your brain resets. During sleep, memories are consolidated, toxins are cleared, and cognitive performance is restored. Sacrificing sleep doesn't create more productivity; it reduces it.@elonmusk
DIABETES
A silent disease affecting millions worldwide.
Many people live with it for years without knowing they have it.
🧵 Here's everything you should know to protect yourself (and your loved ones):
7/ If you notice symptoms—or you're at risk—get your blood sugar checked. Early diagnosis can prevent serious complications.8/ Diabetes is manageable. With the right treatment and lifestyle changes, people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives.
@scitechgirl A very eye-opening study. While correlation doesn't equal causation, the high prevalence (84%) of microplastics in these patients warrants immediate, deeper research into how nanoplastics drive vascular inflammation.
@France24_en This is a tragic and terrifying escalation that shows how critical infrastructure gaps can turn a health crisis into a regional catastrophe.
Did you know? HPV is the #1 cause of cervical cancer.
The good news: 90% of HPV cancers can be prevented with vaccine + screening.
Here's what you need to know 👇
Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).
A person living with HIV who maintains an undetectable viral load through treatment does not sexually transmit HIV.
Treatment saves lives and stops transmission.
#HIV#HealthHouseHQ
HIV can't be spread through hugging, handshakes, sharing food, or mosquito bites.
It spreads through:
• Unprotected sex
• Blood exposure
• Shared needles
• Mother to child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding.
Facts beat stigma.
#HIV#HealthHouseHQ
@fascinatingonX The newest evidence shows that not only does an egg decide which sperm it wants to admit, the egg may be attracting or repelling different sperm even before they make it to the egg.
@WHOAFRO@WHO Excellent work by @WHOAFRO in the Ebola response. Combining outbreak control with strict protection measures shows true leadership in global health. You cannot fight a virus effectively without first building community trust and protecting human dignity.
Your kidneys don't usually hurt until they're seriously damaged.
Protect them by:
• Drinking enough water
• Controlling blood pressure
• Managing blood sugar
• Avoiding unnecessary NSAID use
• Getting regular check-ups if you're at risk
Protect them before it's too late.