Author: healthtost
Whether you’re a self-tan newbie or a seasoned glower, achieving an even, streak-free tan comes down to good preparation, the right product, and a little know-how. Follow our tanning guides to discover how to get a sunless tan, apply fake tan evenly and keep your glow flawless for longer. Commandment 1: Prepare your skin properly If you’re wondering how to get smooth skin before self-tanning, preparation is everything. Dry patches and lingering dead skin can cause uneven color development, so get started exfoliation 24 hours before tanning. This helps create the perfect canvas for a seamless application. For best results:…
We already know that spending too much time on screens isn’t ideal for our health. But what’s often overlooked is how deeply connected daily screen time and brain health are over time. From sleep quality to focus and even memory, constant digital use can quietly affect how your brain works. And it’s not just kids who are affected—adults in their 40s, 50s, and beyond can feel these effects even more acutely, especially when screen habits interfere with rest and recovery. The good news is that most of these habits are adaptable. Small changes to the way you use your phone,…
Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered why some patients with a rare type of leukemia called basal plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) eventually develop resistance to tagraxofusp, the first Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for the disease. This study, published in Leukemia, it was led by Hannah Baird, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist in Genomic Medicine, and Naveen Pemmaraju, MD, professor of Leukemia. The findings are the result of a molecular analysis of previously published results from a Phase 2 trial of tagraxofusp led by Pemmaraju. Resistance was associated with severe mutations in TET2 gene…
For 1 in 5 women will experience it depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If left untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher risk of complications at birthgenerally poorer health, reduced bonding and nurturing of her infant and higher risk of death by suicide. But a new treatment is moving through Food and Drug Administration clinical trial process may be the key to treating, or even curing, postpartum depression and anxiety. It is a recently named psychedelic, lubesiloquin. It works like psilocin, the psychoactive chemical in psilocybin mushrooms. It may be…
I have been a psychotherapist and marriage and family counselor for over fifty years. I feel blessed to have a career where I can help men and women live more authentic lives, love deeply, and make a positive difference in the world. However, the truth is much more personal and complicated. I was born into deception, a story I never learned until I was an adult and had gone through two divorces and written a book about my conflicted love life — Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places: Overcoming Romantic and Sexual Addictions. My mother and father met…
“Tis the age of sunscreen misinformation. The trend of influencers questioning sunscreen use and extolling the powers of the sun (and a good tan) is heating up again. They look for high UV index days and lather in tanning oil. As millennials and Gen Xers, all we can say is, “I think I’ve seen this movie before.” And no, we didn’t like the ending — considering prolonged sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. While we’re trying not to blame everything on social media here, there’s no denying that #SummerTok has a hand in this…
Countable Labs, the creator of Countable PCR, a breakthrough single-molecule PCR technology that is redefining the way science measures biology, announced a collaboration agreement with Promega, a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. The deal brings together Promega Maxwell’s capabilities® Nucleic acid extraction system and quantitative PCR instruments for complete, unbiased DNA and RNA extraction and quantification, combining products and expertise to offer customers a complete, practical and easy-to-use solution for DNA and RNA quantification. The combined workflow leverages Promega Maxwell® System, a reliable, fast and simple automated bench-top nucleic acid extraction instrument…
I get emails every day from people who are changing their lives for the better by following the guidelines I outline in Mark’s Daily Apple. Many are looking for more than what Primal Blueprint has to offer. That is, they want a comprehensive analysis of the elements that make up the Blueprint — a Primal primer, if you will.In this extended article, you will find the basic building blocks needed to discover the Primal side of your life.What does this mean?It means learning and understanding what it means to be human.It means you use this knowledge to help you make…
With the arrival of good weather, something almost ritualistic happens: we leave our coats, and dresses, shorts and skirts reappear… along with the shame of cellulite. This “orange peel skin” is present in 80% to 98% of women starting at puberty (regardless of size, age or lifestyle) while it only occurs in about 10% of men. Understanding how cellulite works will allow you to decide what to do with your body without guilt or pressure, based on information rather than judgment. This article explains why it occurs, what factors make it worse, and what habits actually help improve its appearance…
Ashlie Holladay shares the incredible journey that led to the birth of her triplets after months of infertility, surgery to remove a blocked fallopian tube, and the surprise of a spontaneous pregnancy. What began as heartbreaking news at a fertility clinic became a story of hope, healing and three tiny miracles.Ashlie discusses her Tri-Tri (trichorionic trimester) triplet pregnancy, working closely with her maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and how she unexpectedly became a candidate for a vaginal triplet birth. She also shares her induction with Pitocin, getting an epidural, giving birth to two sets of babies, and the trip to the NICU…