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Total Gym Yoga for Athletes: Strength, Presence & PerformanceMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESYoga isn’t just for rest days or flexibility fanatics. For athletes, it’s a secret training tool that sharpens movement, deepens control and builds long-term strength.This practice is not about nailing a stand or folding into a pretzel. It’s about moving better, feeling stronger and staying in the game longer. Whether your “game” is on the field, in the gym, or navigating life with purpose, yoga offers the edge to recover faster, stay resilient, and perform at your peak.Why Total Gym Yoga worksCombining yoga-inspired moves with your Total Gym…
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause dangerous infections. A research team at the University of Zurich has now discovered how the immune system prevents the conversion from a harmless colonizer to a pathogenic one. This happens, among other things, with the binding of zinc. The microbiome is not only made up of bacteria, but also fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some fungi also have pathogenic potential. For example, yeast Candida albicans box they grow uncontrollably on the oral mucosa, causing oral thrush. In…
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Researchers in Sweden are testing whether a brain-healthy MIND diet can realistically be adopted by obese adults, setting the stage for future trials linking diet, gut health and mental well-being. Study: Exploring the interaction between diet, obesity, mental health and the gut microbiota: the MIND-GUT intervention study, study protocol. Image credit: Tijana Moraca / Shutterstock In a recent study protocol published in the journal Frontiers in Nutritionresearchers described an ongoing investigation into whether a Mediterranean DASH intervention for neurodegenerative retardation (MIND) diet is practical, acceptable and feasible for adults with obesity. The results of this study will provide feasibility data…
2025 was full of changes “big and small” for many of us. Some of us have found new jobs, discovered a new passion, found love, or achieved personal milestones. Some faced sadness, insecurity, fear, loss and the rising tensions around us. Many of us have felt the weight of the increasing pressures in the world, wondering about stability, longing for love, connection and the beauty of life. In the midst of these ups and downs, it’s easy to forget to be kind to ourselves. We make plans and goals and life mostly doesn’t go as we plan, so remind yourself…
A sweeping genomic analysis reveals how psychiatric disorders cluster in five biological families, exposing common pathways and identifying where their genetic roots diverge. Study: Mapping the genetic landscape in 14 psychiatric disorders. Image credit: GrAl / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Naturescientists in the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium Cross Disorder Working Group (CDG3) analyzed genetic data from 14 psychiatric disorders to assess genetic risk shared between disorders relative to degree of disorder-relatedness. They identified five major underlying factors that explain, on average, about two-thirds of the genetic variance in each disorder, although some conditions, such as Tourette…
If you have ever searched “How to remove dark underarms”you’ve already started taking care of skin beyond your face. But what about rough patches, bumps, dark spots on arms, thighs or even the dreaded strawberry legs look; Terms like underarm pigmentation, body acneand how to lighten armpits comes up often, but the folds of your body and your feet also deserve smart skin care.Here’s a guide to what to look for in body care + the best trio of Be Bodywise products to help smooth, even tone and rejuvenate your skin (all suitable for Indian women with texture, bumpiness and…
Motherhood has a way of reshaping everything, and for Danielle Read, it sparked much more than she ever expected. What began as a tearful wish for “just one shower only” became its seed RORY Face Stuff – a beautifully crafted skin care line that saves time for moms in the thick of it. After a demanding birth and the beautiful chaos that followed, she found herself making huge changes with a baby on her hip and hardly any moments to call her own. In this candid interview, she opens up about how those early postpartum days inspired her business,…
Let’s talk about something that comes up with so many women I coach: scale. For decades, we’ve been conditioned to believe that our progress, even our worth, must be tied to a number on the scale. But let me be very clear: your weight does not define you. As someone who has worked with women of all ages for 35+ years and who has walked the path of perimenopause and postmenopause. I’m here to tell you that the weight of the scale is a tiny piece of a much bigger picture. Weight fluctuates constantly due to hormonal changes, sleep, hydration,…
Indoor dust, air and everyday products are exposing people to a growing mix of “new pollutants” inside homes, schools and workplaces, according to a new perspective published in the journal New Contaminants. The authors warn that these emerging chemicals may quietly increase the risk of heart disease, cancer and developmental problems while remaining largely unregulated and poorly monitored indoors. Hidden indoor pollution People now spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, yet most pollution research and standards still focus on outdoor air. The work highlights that indoor spaces have complex mixtures of chemicals from building materials, furniture, cosmetics, cleaners…