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Depression and anxiety affect millions of people around the world. While treatments such as medicine and psychotherapy (sometimes called talking therapy) can be very effective, it is it’s not always an option. Obstacles include cost, stigma, long waiting lists for appointments, and potential drug side effects. So what about exercise? Our new research, is published todayconfirms that physical activity can be as effective for some people as therapy or medication. This is especially true when it is social and led by a professional, such as a fitness class or running club. Let’s take a look at the details. What we…
Mental health is a term most people recognize. Mental wellness, however, is often confusing. Many people use these words interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Understanding the difference helps people take better care of their minds—not just when something’s wrong, but every day. Mental wellness is not the avoidance of mental illness. It’s about building balance, resilience and emotional strength. This article explains what is mental wellnesshow it differs from mental health and why both are important to a full and healthy life. What is Mental Health? Mental health refers to a person emotional, psychological and social…
THANK YOU FOR ASKING: First Time Sex Tips By Robin of Sex Sense Hello! we are SO GLAD YOU ASKED! Our team at Sex Sense is getting a lot of questions and we’re re-launching our So Glad You Asked blog posts in celebration of SexPlus Week 2026! This week, Robin answers one of our most frequently asked questions: “what should I know when I’m having sex for the first time?” Sex Sense answers all types of questions about sex, sexual health and sexuality and can be reached Monday to Friday 9am. to 9 p.m. at 1-800-739-7367 or by email by…
Understanding how added sugar shapes your gut microbiome and why balance mattersAuthor: Megan XipolitosWhen we think about sugar, we usually focus on blood sugar, weight or energy levels. But one of the most powerful and often overlooked effects of sugar occurs much deeper in the body, in the gut. Your digestive system is home to trillions of microbes that affect digestion, immunity, inflammation, hormones, and even mood. What you eat directly shapes this internal ecosystem, and sugar plays a major role in determining which microbes thrive and which struggle to survive.Your gut microbiome is constantly adapting to your diet. When…
The abundance of complex exercises can make getting in shape daunting. Being healthy and fit doesn’t mean you need a 10-step exercise routine. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking a walk every day. Among all exercises, walking probably gets the least credit. Its benefits are seriously underrated. There is nothing simpler than walking. It is a natural movement for the human body and one of the few things we learn early in childhood. However, how much do we actually use walking? With no equipment required, walking is safe and accessible to people of all ages. A simple walk every day…
Age-related memory decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s are often considered irreversible. But the brain is not static. Neurons are constantly adjusting the strength of their connections, a property called “synaptic plasticity,” and this flexibility is the basis of memory and learning. But aging and Alzheimer’s disrupt many cellular processes that support synaptic plasticity. A key question is whether and how affected cells can be helped to maintain their plasticity. Memories are thought to be based on sparse groups of neurons called ‘engrams’, which are activated during learning and reactivated during recall, forming part of the brain’s ‘memory trace’.…
“style=”;” /> If your skin has been feeling a little drier lately, it’s probably low on hydration and could really use a long-lasting drink. Let’s break down the five most common signs of dehydrated skin and what to do about it. First, there is a difference between dry and dehydrated skin. Dry skin is a skin type. Naturally produces less oil. Dehydrated skin is a situation. Any skin type can experience it – dry, oily, combination, sensitive… even breakout-prone skin. And yes, you can have oily and dehydrated skin at the same time. Dehydration occurs when the skin does not…
SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for the life sciences, and BellBrook Labs, a pioneer in high-throughput screening (HTS) assay tools, today announced a partnership to advance cancer research. Together, the companies have developed a miniaturized, high-throughput screening platform for the discovery and profiling of vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein ATPase 4B (VPS4B) inhibitors, addressing a critical bottleneck in early-stage oncology drug discovery. Image credit: SPT Labtech VPS4B has emerged as a high-priority therapeutic target in oncology due to its overexpression in specific tumors and its synthetic-lethal relationship with its paralog, VPS4A,…
At About Face Aesthetics, we continue to offer the Fraxel laser in Philadelphia when it’s the right fit. At the same time, many patients seeking skin resurfacing today are achieving more comprehensive, satisfying results with modern CO₂ laser technology. Understanding how these treatments differ — and why we often recommend CO₂ — allows you to make a more informed and confident choice. Already familiar with it Fraxel Dual? Read on to learn about your Fraxel laser appointment experience. How Fraxel Dual works Fraxel Dual is a non-ablative fractional laser that stimulates collagen by delivering controlled heat to the skin through…
If you’re perimenopausal or menopausal (well, in your 40s and early 50s in general) and feeling frustrated by weight changes and a body you no longer recognize, you’re not imagining it. Many women notice changes in body composition, increased weight around the waist, changes in appetite and the feeling that their body is under constant pressure. A hormone that often comes up in these discussions is cortisol. Cortisol and menopause is an underrated important topic. Cortisol is often called the “stress hormone,” but that label only scratches the surface. Cortisol plays a critical role in metabolism, blood sugar regulation, inflammation…