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Share gift guide ideas for your mom, grandma, aunt, SIL, maid of honor, or yourself! Okay friends, Halloween is over, which means the holiday season is officially here. I’m so ready for this! Bring the family fun, delicious food and festive parties. As for the gift, I try to recover as quickly as possible. I say this every year… but this year I mean it. I also tried to start early to allocate some of the expenses so it wasn’t a total snowball in December. My goal is to have everything ordered by Cyber Monday, wrapped up that week, and…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child’s heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Science Symposium 2025. The meeting will be held Nov. 8-9 in New Orleans and will feature the latest advances in the treatment of cardiovascular injuries and life trauma. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart’s electrical system suddenly malfunctions and stops pumping blood to the rest of the body, resulting in loss of blood to the brain, lungs, and other vital organs. CPR for children consists of cycles of 30…
It’s October Eczema Awareness Month.If your childhood memories include miserable scratching at your itchy skin while an adult gently scolded you to stop or make it worse, you’re not alone. More than 9.6 million children in the United States are affected by atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes red, itchy patches all over the body. The most common type of eczema, AD often begins before the age of 5 years — and about a third of kids who have it hit with a moderate to severe case. Caring for children with AD can be difficult for…
Let’s start with the basics—because who doesn’t like a little theory with their morning coffee?What is self-objectification?At its core, sexual objectification occurs when one’s body (or body parts) is treated as if it exists independently of the rest of the person. Think: body, no personality. While this review focuses primarily on women, let’s be clear: objectification does not discriminate. It can (and does) affect people of all genders, especially those with marginalized identities.You’ve probably heard of it male gazea kind of sexual objectification that frames women as passive objects of desire. At the extreme, objectification can include assault, harassment, and…
A new study published in Neuropharmacology by researchers at Texas A&M University sheds light on how even moderate exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can cause long-lasting changes in the offspring’s brain, especially in brain cells responsible for learning, adaptability and self-control. Key conclusions: Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can reduce and damage key brain cells (CIN) responsible for adaptability and self-control. These brain changes persist into adulthood, leading to problems with learning, flexibility and compulsive behavior. Cholinergic signaling – and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine – play a central role in these effects. No amount of alcohol during pregnancy is proven safe, and…
IMO, Thanksgiving is the best holiday of the year… at least when it comes to food. It’s all too common, however, to enjoy your feast only to regret your choices when the bloat, fog and discomfort set in with a vengeance. “Thanksgiving is often thought of as a day to binge on high-carb foods and desserts—essentially an all-day eating event,” she says. Kaitlin Hippley, M.Ed, RDN, LD, CDCESregistered dietitian and certified diabetes educator in Cleveland, Ohio. “But when we start seeing Thanksgiving as just another meal, it becomes easier to make thoughtful, nutritious choices that leave us feeling satisfied rather…
A few weekends ago I was in London teaching a workshop with my friend Luke Worthington.We had a group of 35 trainers from across the UK (and Europe) keen to learn more about assessment, program design, coaching joint strength movements and how I rank the Bourne films.One of the main umbrella themes we kept coming home to was that, contrary to popular belief, “tight” hamstrings aren’t really a thing.Labeling hamstrings as “tight” is often the default scapegoat and is blamed for everything from butt wink to lower back pain in male pattern baldness. So it was no surprise to see…
New research led by the University of Minnesota School of Medicine shows that molecules that act as “molecular bumpers” and “molecular glues” can rewire G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling, turning the cell’s busiest receptors into precision tools – opening the door to a new generation of safer, smarter drugs. The findings were published today in Nature. About one-third of all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration target the GPCR family. Although they are the largest family of successful drug targets, scientists recognize that these receptors still hold untapped potential as targets for new therapies. These receptors can activate…
After more than a century of steady progress, new research warns that the world’s life expectancy explosion is slowing, largely because improvements in early-life mortality have already been achieved. Study: Cohort mortality projections show signs of slowing life expectancy gains. Image credit: puyalroyo/Shutterstock.com The rate of increase in life expectancy in high-income countries may slow over time, particularly due to the slower rate of improvement in mortality at very young ages, according to a new study published in PNAS. Steady gains in uncertainty Advances in public health, medical science, and socioeconomic structure have significantly increased life expectancy in high-income countries…
This post is sponsored by CurrentBody, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. This post contains affiliate links and each purchase helps cover the cost of running this blog at no extra cost to you! Full disclosure policyDid you know that your neck and décolleté are among the first places to show signs of aging?1 Not only because the skin there is actually thinner than the rest of your face, but also because many of us forget to leave our entire routine under our chin. OuchEven for those who diligently protect and care for this delicate area, it…