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Japanese scientists have linked 10-minute running to better brain function increase blood flow to the part of the brain responsible for emotional control and executive function. This is reported in an article published in Scientific Reports. The researchers hypothesized that running enhances overall neural activity in the prefrontal cortex, since physical activity requires high-precision coordination of balance and movement and induces blood flow to this area. brain. To test this connection, experts used the Stroop color test and collected data on hemodynamic changes associated with the work of the brain. The test is that the word for color does not match the color of the word itself. This causes a delay in the reaction of the reader, who should name the color of the word, and not read the word itself, which allows you to evaluate the changes taking place in the brain. The results showed that after 10 minutes

State Duma Deputy Milonov called on Santa Claus not to visit children without vaccination against COVID-19 Vitaly Milonov said that Santa Clauses who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 should not visit families with children on New Year's holidays, RIA Novosti reports. in the country of the situation with coronavirus “Of course, it is impossible to engage in this activity without a vaccine. The time has come for this activity to be somewhat patent, regulated, ”Milonov urged.

WSJ: Elon Musk opposed US financial support for the purchase of electric vehicles Tesla founder Elon Musk opposed US government financial support bill with buying electric vehicles. The entrepreneur said this in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. “To be honest, I would have rolled up this entire bill,” the billionaire said. He stressed that he has a negative attitude to any attempts at regulation by the authorities, since the state should play the role of “a judge, not a player on the field.” The American bill was passed by the House of Representatives. It involves the allocation of a tax subsidy in the amount of 12.5 thousand dollars for the purchase of electric vehicles that were created in factories that are members of trade unions and use batteries made in the United States. Tesla, in turn, is not a union member. , therefore, much less incentives will apply

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi criticized Russia's idea of ​​tax incentives in the Kuril Islands to new organizations registered in the southern islands of the Kuril ridge, stating that it runs counter to Tokyo's position on the territorial issue and joint economic activities in the region. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti. “Japan's position has been repeatedly voiced to the Russian side and is to carry out joint economic activities without prejudice to the political position of both countries,” the minister said, adding that Japan intends to continue building a constructive dialogue with Russia on this tax regime. At the end of November, Russian and Japanese Foreign Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Yoshimasa Hayashi held telephone talks, during which they discussed a peace treaty regarding the ownership of the Kuril Islands. The parties “confirmed their intention to continue the dialogue” in order to conclude peace. Due to the dispute over the

FP: Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov asked the US for weapons intended for Afghanistan the supply of weapons, including through the weapons systems that the United States intended for supplies to Afghanistan. Foreign Policy writes about this. “The detailed list of weapons, which was first presented by Reznikov to Austin in mid-November, and which was not previously reported in detail, included means for air, naval defense and electronic warfare.” the publication says. The publication, referring to a representative of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, notes that Kiev intended to receive part of the equipment that was planned to be sent to Afghanistan before the Taliban came to power there ( the terrorist organization is prohibited in Russia ). We are talking about US-owned Mi-17 helicopters and ammunition. Foreign Policy writes that the administration of US President Joe Biden is considering options to strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine in the

A Reddit user was surprised at her resemblance to her father's new beloved -year-old father and was surprised at one fact about her. According to the 19-year-old girl, she was unpleasantly amazed at how much the 23-year-old friend of her parent was like her. The author of the post said that she met her father's new beloved a few weeks ago. “My father’s girlfriend looks exactly like me. We have the same taste in clothes, similar manners and voices. We look the same, and it's very scary, “she said. The heroine of the story added that they were so similar that the waitress in the cafe mistook them for twin sisters. “I was so ashamed when the employee of the establishment realized that it was his girlfriend, not his daughter,” she admitted. The user added that she felt uncomfortable when she noticed the waitress discussing this with her coworkers. After

Dirt: Actor Cole Sprouse bought a house in Los Angeles for nearly three million dollars top, or the Life of Zach and Cody “and” Riverdale “Cole Sprouse bought a house in Los Angeles. The property is considered the former possession of screenwriter Millard Kaufman, who created the character of the famous cartoon Mister Magoo, reports Dirt. The actor's new home is located in the Hollywood Hills. The house was built for Kaufman in 1949 and they belonged to him until 1997. The seller has owned the property since 2016 when he bought it for $ 2.3 million. Sprouse paid almost three million dollars for the house (more than 221 million rubles). The 232 square meter house is located on a plot of less than a hectare. Inside there are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen combined with a living room and a dining room. The interior is decorated in light

Nutritionist Makukha called a way to reduce the harm of Olivier salad for the figure from Olivier for the New Year, and shared a recipe for a version of salad that is less dangerous for the figure. The nutritionist's words are given in the press release at the disposal of Lenta.ru. Related materials 00:07 – 10 January “The more culinary expanse, the more we eat” How food changes our minds, behavior and prevents us from losing weight – says a neurobiologist00: 01 – December 17, 2020 ” Eclairs are not to blame, and in general there is no one's fault. ” She explained that sausage contains a lot of preservatives and trans fats. In beef, there are no preservatives or additives, it also has more protein and less fat. The nutritionist also named a way to reduce the amount of sugar and salt: for this, you need to add fresh

Vedomosti: 2000 pharmacies closed in Russia over the summer of 2021 due to a decrease in demand for drugs number of pharmacies. About 2,000 retail outlets will stop working due to a decrease in demand for drugs amid restrictive measures due to the coronavirus, Vedomosti writes with reference to a study by the analytical company DSM Group. Experts note that in Russia it has become three percent fewer pharmacies than there were at the beginning of the summer. From June to September 2021, small and medium-sized businesses were most often closed in the country: for example, 44 percent of outlets that stopped working are single pharmacies. During this time, only interregional chains increased their presence: their number increased by 6 percent to 8668 outlets in September pharmacies, with the abolition of the unified tax on imputed income (UTII) and labeling of drugs. DSM Group CEO Sergei Shulyak explained that due

Dietitian Lavski: Eating phosphorus-rich eggs and grains is good for dental health rich in phosphorus, said nutritionist and nutritionist Lera Lavsky, writes RIA Novosti. This element is the second most abundant mineral in the body after calcium. “85 percent of phosphorus is found in bones and teeth, as well as in every cell of the body, as it is involved in the production of energy,” – explained the expert. Lack of this mineral automatically leads to weak bones, joint pain and muscles, tooth decay, tinnitus, and anxiety. In addition, a person may have problems concentrating, children have growth and developmental delays. Foods rich in phosphorus are fish, grains, vegetables, berries, fruits, legumes, meat, fish and eggs are healthy. The foods listed include the popular “Western Diet”. At the same time, adherents of this diet plan consume fried and salty foods, fast food, sugary foods and drinks. Often, such people have