HB Mag Health Research Team
Low libido is not a character flaw or a sign that something is wrong with you as a person. It is a biological signal that something in your body or life is out of balance. The root causes are almost never about “not wanting it enough” — they are about hormones, stress, medications, relationship dynamics, … Read more
If you want to improve your stability, the exercises that work best are those that challenge your body’s ability to maintain control while standing on a changing or unstable surface. Single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walks, and movements that combine balance with strength training like squats on a foam pad are backed by the strongest evidence. These … Read more
Androgens are a group of hormones that act like chemical messengers in your body, and they are often called “male sex hormones” because they drive male characteristics like facial hair and a deeper voice. But the truth is more balanced: everyone, regardless of sex, produces and needs androgens. The most well-known androgen is testosterone, but … Read more
Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is good for you. It provides healthy fats, plant protein, and several important vitamins and minerals. But like any food, it has limits. The health benefits are real, though some claims about it are overblown. Let’s look at what the evidence actually says. What Nutrients … Read more
The short answer is that the human eye does not see in a fixed number of frames per second like a camera does. Vision is continuous and complex, not a series of still images. Most people can detect changes up to about 60 frames per second under normal conditions, but trained individuals can notice differences … Read more
If you have trouble sleeping, you may have heard that magnesium can help. But not all magnesium is the same. The kind that helps most with sleep is magnesium glycinate. It combines magnesium with the amino acid glycine, which calms the brain. Research shows this form is well absorbed and less likely to cause loose … Read more
If you have ever noticed a scaly, itchy patch on your foot and wondered if it could spread to someone else, the short answer is yes. Foot fungus is contagious. The medical term for the most common type is tinea pedis, better known as athlete’s foot. It spreads through direct contact with infected skin or … Read more
Everyone passes gas. It is normal. But sometimes the smell can be so bad it clears a room. That rotten egg odor comes from sulfur. More specifically, it comes from hydrogen sulfide gas produced by bacteria in your gut. These bacteria break down food that your body cannot digest. When they feed on sulfur-containing compounds, … Read more
Walking asymmetry means one side of your body moves differently than the other when you walk. It is surprisingly common. Most people with it do not realize they have it. The causes range from old injuries to muscle weakness to how your brain controls movement. The fix depends entirely on the cause. Some people need … Read more
Toothache pain can stop your day cold or wake you up at 2 AM. The fastest way to relieve it is to rinse your mouth with warm salt water, apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek, and take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen if you can safely take it. For direct pain … Read more