[Music] Did you know that strong social bonds can be as good for your health as quitting smoking. Or that connecting with someone, even briefly in a checkout line, can help to improve overall happiness. There are reward centers in our brain that get a little boost whenever we give to charities or we help someone in distress.Social connections hugely benefit our health. But there can also be costs when we lose these connections. Loneliness can increase a person's risk of death by 26% in any given year.We all ...

Women's Health & Funding - Less than 1% of funding is spent on women over 40 [3] - Women live 20% more of their lives with chronic disease or mental health disorders [3] - 50% of patients with unexplained infertility have endometriosis [3] - It takes women 7 to 10 years to get an endometriosis diagnosis after symptoms start [3] Menstrual Cycle & Health - Irregular menstrual cycles should be a cause for concern [1] - Lack of a period is harmful to long-term health, brain health, mental health, low energy, mood, and libido [1] Women's Health Discussions & Education - There is a lack of public discussion and education regarding women's health issues [2][3][4] - Patients often normalize pain, delaying diagnosis and treatment [4]

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Mental Health Treatment - New mental illness treatments deserve recognition [1] - Overcoming the negative perception of hormones is crucial for maximizing the benefits of these treatments [1]

Endocrine Disruptors Overview - Endocrine disruptors are molecules capable of disrupting the hormonal system [8] - Hormones are chemical substances produced by glands that act as keys interacting with specific receptors [8][9] - These disruptors can interfere with hormone effects, leading to various health risks [11] Health Risks Associated with Endocrine Disruptors - Potential health risks include hypertension, cancers (prostate, testicles, breast, ovaries), masculinization in women, and feminization in men [12][13] - Sperm count has decreased by half from 1978 to 2020 [13] - Endocrine disruptors can affect puberty, potentially causing precocious puberty in young girls [14] Sources and Presence of Endocrine Disruptors - Common sources include bisphenol, phthalates in plastics, parabens, heavy metals, preservatives (BHA, BHT), and pesticides [18] - Found in medications, plastic packaging, canned goods, paints, and cosmetics [18][19] - Present in food items like corn, rice, dried/smoked fish, and fresh tomatoes, as shown by studies in Burkina Faso [21] Mitigation Strategies - Reduce exposure by being cautious with street medications and natural aphrodisiacs [23] - Pay attention to pesticides in food and choose cosmetics carefully [23][24] - Be mindful of plastic packaging and food additives [24] - Adopt new behaviors and pass them on to children [25] Other Disruptors - Alcohol, excess sugar and fat, mycotoxins, shisha, and cigarettes (containing approximately 280 different molecules in their smoke) are also disruptors [25]