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A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their quality of life. The research, just published in Rapwas conducted by a multidisciplinary team of urologists, neurosurgeons and imaging experts from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Keck Medicine of USC, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. The team discovered significant differences in brain activity during voluntary versus involuntary bladder contractions, presenting potential avenues for targeted therapies. Urinary incontinence affects up…
MenAlive began in 1969 when I held Jemal, my newborn son, in my arms and promised to be a different father to the one my father could be to me and to do all I could to create a world where men are fully healed and engaged with their families and communities throughout their lives. In 1972 I started MenAlive as my window to the world to share what I was learning about love, life, survival and transformation. In June 2026, I will be offering exciting new and expanded services at MenAlive. I am looking for men and women who…
If you’ve struggled with dry, flaky skin that regular moisturizers just won’t fix, urea may be the ingredient that turns it around. It’s one of the most well-researched skincare actives for dryness—and one of the least understood.See what it actually is, how it works, and why focus on the label matters more than most people realize.What is urea in skin care?Urea is a natural compound that your skin already produces as part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) – the system that keeps the skin barrier hydrated from within.When the skin is very dry, its natural urea levels drop. Applying…
If you eat potatoes when they are cold, as in potato salad, or frozen and heated, you can have almost a 40% lower glycemic impact. If you systematically aggregate all the best studies on potato consumption and chronic disease risk, one correlation is I establish about the risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure—but that’s about French fries. Eating boiled, baked or mashed potatoes was not which are related with the risk of high blood pressure, but there was still a troubling association with diabetes. Overall, potato consumption is not associated with risk for many chronic diseases, but…
What makes customers stay for years, not months? In the first week of coaching the OPEX Method, the focus was clear: build a strong coach-client relationship first, then training level. It was a week of big ideas combined with practical tools and the impact was quickly seen. Here are the key lessons, the questions worth asking, and how they translate into better programs and greater retention.Why the OPEX Method Mentorship stood outThis training affects both sides of the coach’s life. It increases the way you think about people and improves the way you run your business. The first week sets…
More than a quarter of people with type 2 diabetes take GLP-1 receptor agonists, but popular diabetes drugs may not work as well in people who have certain genetic variants, according to a new study by Stanford Medicine scientists and colleagues. The genetic variants, carried by about 10% of the general population, cause a surprising and still mysterious phenomenon researchers refer to as GLP-1 resistance, in which levels of the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate blood sugar, are higher but less biologically effective. It is unclear whether the variants affect weight loss from these drugs, such as Ozempic…
Healthy, glowing skin doesn’t start with more products. it starts with a solid foundation.This institution? Your skin barrier.At Lifeline Skincare, we believe that supporting your skin barrier is one of the most important (and most overlooked) steps to achieving long-term skin health. If your skin feels sensitive, reactive, or unpredictable, your barrier may be trying to tell you something.Let’s break it down.What is your skin barrier?Your skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin. Its job is simple but essential: to protect your skin from environmental stressors while locking in moisture.When your barrier is strong, your skin looks:SmoothHydratedEvenlyElasticWhen it’s…
If you’ve been on a fertility journey, you already know there’s a lot more to it than appointments and lab results. The emotional toll of grief, self-blame, and obsessive eating rules is real, and it’s often the part that gets left out of the conversation. Recently, I sat in the Nutrition Awareness Podcast with Kerri-Anne Brownlicensed mental health counselor here in Orlando specializing in reproductive and maternal health. What unfolded was one of the most honest conversations I’ve had about what women go through when trying to conceive and how nutrition and mental health are more intertwined than most people…
If you want your child to stay active all summer long, then camp is one of the easiest places to start. The best programs build movement into the day so it feels like play and ensures young children and teens are getting exercise. Here are some active summer camps that build lifelong healthy habits in 6 US states. Best active summer camps in six states All you need from an active summer camp is to make the movement regular, since children from six to 17 years old need at least 60 minutes of exercise per day. Here are some…
Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels not only makes the continent economically and politically vulnerable, but also has dramatic consequences for the health of the population. Rising air pollution, heat damage and the spread of climate-related infectious diseases warns the 2026 report for Europe of the Lancet Countdown to Health and Climate Change, co-directed by Prof. Dr. Joacim Rocklöv (University of Heidelberg) and Prof. Dr. Together with other experts from academia, practice and policy they will discuss the results of the report during a public event at the University of Heidelberg, comparing the current findings with successful measures for climate action…