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science-and-health1 year ago

"The Lunar Connection: How Menstrual Cycles Are Influenced by the Moon"

A new study has found a link between women's menstrual cycles and the lunar cycle, with researchers analyzing data from over 7,000 women and discovering that women in North America tend to start their periods during a full moon, while Europeans start during a waxing crescent. The study suggests that menstruation is governed by a woman's internal clock, which can be influenced by the lunar cycle, impacting circadian rhythms and potentially leading to synchronization with the moon. This finding may have implications for the treatment of ovulation disorders and could shed light on the historical association between lunar and menstrual cycles in various cultures.

via Daily Mail|
#circadian-rhythms#lunar-cycle#menstrual-cycles
science-and-health1 year ago

"The Lunar Connection: Circadian Rhythm's Influence on Menstrual Cycles"

A study suggests that menstrual cycle rhythms are likely governed by the body's internal clock, with a weak but significant association with the Moon's orbital period hinting at a more fundamental biology once reliant on the timing of the tides. The research team found evidence of 'phase jumps' in menstrual phases, indicating an adaptation to the body's internal clock. While the study suggests the main mechanism behind menstrual timing is the body's internal clock, there is a weak but statistically significant relationship between menstrual and lunar cycles, which varied depending on geography. The results could lead to potential fertility treatments, and understanding how genes regulate the menstrual cycle is key to understanding its chronobiology.

via ScienceAlert|
#circadian-rhythms#fertility-treatments#menstrual-cycles
health2 years ago

Early Menstruation Tied to Increased Diabetes Risk in Later Life

Starting menstrual cycles at a young age, particularly before the age of 13, is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, according to a study. The research also found that early menstruation is linked to an increased risk of stroke before the age of 65 in individuals with diabetes, especially those who started having periods before the age of 10. The study, based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, suggests that early age at first menstrual cycle may be an indicator of cardiometabolic disease risk in women. However, the study only establishes an association and cannot determine causality.

via Medical Xpress|
#health#menstrual-cycles#mid-life
health-and-wellness2 years ago

Unveiling the Truth: The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods

This week in Well+Being, the focus is on the potential shift in dietary guidelines to warn against consuming too many ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to various health issues. Additionally, a home remedy involving salt water gargling and nasal rinsing is explored as a potential way to ease COVID-19 symptoms. The article also discusses the changing frequency of menstrual cycles in women and offers tips for determining what is considered "normal." Lastly, the newsletter includes a section on finding joy, featuring stories about a runner's experience in the New York City Marathon, changes in Thanksgiving recipes, a recipe for skillet sweet potatoes, and the introduction of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog, Maverick.

via The Washington Post|
#health-and-wellness#home-remedies#menstrual-cycles
neuroscience2 years ago

The Impact of Menstrual Cycles on Women's Brain Health

A study conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute reveals that ovarian hormone fluctuations during the menstrual cycle have a significant impact on structural changes in key brain regions. By utilizing advanced imaging techniques and blood sampling, the study found that specific brain areas involved in episodic memory and spatial cognition undergo remodeling in sync with hormonal oscillations. This research sheds light on the underexplored realm of the female brain and its dynamic transformations, highlighting the potential implications for long-term brain health and susceptibility to mental health disorders.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-structure#cognitive-function#hormonal-fluctuations
health2 years ago

The Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Menstrual Cycles

Studies and articles are still exploring the potential effects of COVID-19 vaccines on menstrual cycles. The original clinical trials did not specifically address this question, so researchers have relied on self-reported data and information from period-tracking apps. While there is still disagreement, several studies have found fluctuations in cycle length and menstrual symptoms following vaccination, typically lasting for one cycle. However, these changes are often dismissed as statistically insignificant. Stress and the body's immune response are potential factors in these menstrual disruptions. More research is needed to provide concrete advice and understand the underlying mechanisms. The lack of data in initial clinical trials highlights the historical neglect of women's health research.

via The Cut|
#covid-19-vaccines#health#menstrual-cycles
education2 years ago

Florida proposes ban on discussing menstrual cycles in elementary schools.

Lawmakers in Florida are considering a bill that would ban elementary schools from discussing menstrual cycles, sexually transmitted diseases, and other sexuality topics. The bill would limit classroom discussions about human sexuality and related topics to students in grades 6th through 12th. Parents would also have the power to object to books and materials at their children’s schools, and schools would be mandated to teach a person’s sexual identity is determined biologically at birth under the proposed legislation. The bill needs to clear another committee before it reaches the House floor for a final vote.

via New York Post |
#education#elementary-schools#florida
education2 years ago

Florida GOP bill seeks to ban discussions on menstrual cycles in elementary schools.

A new bill in Florida would ban any discussion of menstrual cycles in school before sixth grade, going against medical advice to talk to children about puberty and changes in their bodies before they occur. The bill would only permit “instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, or health education” in grades 6 through 12. The legislation is part of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' fight against what he calls “woke ideology” and follows other bills he has signed, including barring transgender student athletes from participating in school sports and new restrictions on discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in school classrooms.

via USA TODAY|
#education#education-system#florida
education2 years ago

Controversial Florida Bill Seeks to Ban Girls' Period Talk in Schools

A bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Stan McClain in Florida would restrict public school instruction on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and related topics to grades 6 through 12, including discussions about menstrual cycles. The legislation would also allow parents to object to books and other materials their children are exposed to, require schools to teach that a person’s sexual identity is determined biologically at birth, and set up more scrutiny of certain educational materials by the state Department of Education. The bill must be approved by another committee before it can reach the House floor, and a similar bill is pending in the Senate.

via WFLA|
#education#elementary-grades#florida
education2 years ago

Florida Republicans propose ban on girls discussing periods in schools

Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades. The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Stan McClain would restrict public school instruction on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12. The GOP-backed legislation cleared the House Education Quality Subcommittee on Wednesday by a 13-5 vote mainly along party lines. It would also allow parents to object to books and other materials their children are exposed to, require schools to teach that a person's sexual identity is determined biologically at birth and set up more scrutiny of certain educational materials by the state Department of Education.

via ABC News|
#education#elementary-school#florida
education2 years ago

Controversial Florida Bill Seeks to Ban Girls' Period Talk in Schools

Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades. The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Stan McClain would restrict public school instruction on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12. It would also allow parents to object to books and other materials their children are exposed to, require schools to teach that a person’s sexual identity is determined biologically at birth and set up more scrutiny of certain educational materials by the state Department of Education.

via The Associated Press|
#education#elementary-grades#florida