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Scientists identify over 140,000 virus species in the human gut, half of which new to science
Viruses are the most numerous biological entities on the planet. Now researchers have identified over 140,000 viral species living in the human gut, more than half of which have never been seen before. The paper published in Cell, contains an analysis of over 28,000 gut microbiome samples collected in different parts of the world. The number and diversity of the viruses the researchers found was surprisingly high, and the data opens up new research avenues for understanding how viruses living in the gut affect human health.
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Smart Phones Create Stupid Posture (Image from the video Taiji and Health - Jianhui LAI)
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Common (none) Sense
Image from Desire' Dubounet Breaking News: Governments around the world have finally announced they will strongly advise citizens to follow very basic healthy living best practices to strengthen their immune system in the fight against the magic virus... Nah, just joking. Selling poison is just too profitable to stop.
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Ancient Methods of Self-Maintenance
"Those who understand the principles of wholesome living tame their minds and prevent them from straying. They do not force anything upon themselves or others, are happy & content, tranquil & quiet, and can live indefinitely. These are the ancient methods of self-maintenance." - Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经)
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Huangdi Neijing - The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine
The Neijing is one of the most important classics of Taoism, as well as the highest authority on traditional Chinese medicine. Its authorship is attributed to the great Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor, who reigned during the third millennium BCE. Written in the form of a discourse between Huang Di and his ministers, The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine contains a wealth of knowledge, including etiology, physiology, diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of disease, as well as in-depth investigation of such diverse subjects as ethics, psychology, and cosmology. All of these subjects are discussed in a holistic context that says life is not fragmented, as in the model provided by modern science, but rather that all the pieces make up an interconnected whole. By revealing the natural laws of this holistic universe, the book offers much practical advice on how to promote a long, happy, and healthy life.
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"Dedicated to a world in need of balance and harmony"
"Those who understand the principles of wholesome living tame their minds and prevent them from straying. They do not force anything upon themselves or others, are happy & content, tranquil & quiet, and can live indefinitely. These are the ancient methods of self-maintenance."
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Europe's oldest person - a 116-year-old French nun - survives COVID-19 (euronews)
'I didn't even realise I had it'
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There's a Curious Effect Urban Trees Might Have on Depression, Study Finds (sciencealert)
Researchers used antidepressant prescriptions rather than self-reporting to gauge the mental health of communities, and then cross-referenced these statistics with the numbers of street trees in each area. They reported that more local foliage within 100 metres (328 feet) of the home was associated with a reduced likelihood of being prescribed antidepressants – findings that could be very useful indeed for city planners, health professionals, and governments.
