Author: healthtost

Pull-ups remain the gold standard for the upper body. They improve strength, give you wings, and help build bulging biceps to go along with the increase in pulling power. But for many lifters, pull-ups are still banned from their programs. Maybe they struggle to do a single rep, or their shoulders or elbows start to bark after a few reps. Sound familiar? Pull-ups are great, but if they’re struggling, let’s take a step back before moving forward. Instead of doing half reps and hoping for the best, let’s develop the strength, control and technique that pull-ups require. That’s where these…

High blood pressure is treated with medication and lifestyle changes, but it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. More than half of US adults have blood pressure higher than 130/80 mm Hg — the cutoff for hypertension — and the condition is especially prevalent in low-income communities. A new study by Tulane University researchers found that a team-based program at community health clinics helped low-income patients lower their blood pressure more than standard care alone. The study, published in New England Journal of Medicinewas conducted at 36 federally certified health centers in Louisiana and Mississippi, nonprofit…

As we reach middle age and with airfare as low as it is, air travel is becoming very popular and with the anxiety that comes with urinary frequency and urgency in men with BPH or an enlarged prostate. Indeed, one of the most reported benefits of BPH treatment revolves around patients feeling comfortable taking longer flights because they no longer worry about making it to the bathroom. On the other hand, some men with BPH may even avoid flying altogether. So what can a man do to ensure his flight goes smoothly and he doesn’t have any accidents trying to…

Virica Biotech (“Virica”), a cell enhancement company specializing in viral sensitizers (VSE™) for the manufacture of viral vectors, announced today that it is receiving consulting services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), under the Canada-Japan Corporate Co-Innovation Program to collaborate with FUJIFILM Biosciences. The collaboration will focus on optimizing a VSE formulation for FUJIFILM Biosciences BalanCD® HEK293 media to support academic and commercial AAV producers worldwide. AAV vectors are its cornerstone in vivo gene delivery for gene therapies, but it remains difficult and expensive to build them at scale. As pipelines…

Staying strong, mobile and energetic after 50 isn’t just possible – it’s essential to maintaining independence, preventing injury and improving your overall quality of life. A 30 minute full body kettlebell workout for over 50 is one of the most efficient and effective ways to build strength, improve cardiovascular health and enhance mobility without spending hours in the gym. Kettlebells are especially beneficial for seniors because they combine strength training, balance, coordination and functional movement into one tool. Unlike machines, kettlebell exercises mimic real movements, helping you stay strong for everyday activities like carrying groceries, climbing stairs, or playing with…

While we don’t really measure happiness in pregnancy (like we do your blood pressure) We know that happier pregnancies tend to lead to happier outcomes with less postpartum depression and anxiety after the baby is born. Sure, we can we do things to be happybut what can our PARTER do to help us have a happier pregnancy. I have some great ideas! And this is seen by thousands of couples walk through my delivery roomstalking to millions of you online and I also have 3 babies of my own (and a marriage approaching 30 years). I think these are simple…

Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but people’s weight can shift over time and little is known about the cumulative effect of excess weight. New research from researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that long-term exposure to excess weight is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular risk than body mass index (BMI) at a particular point in time, with a stronger effect in younger people. The results, published in PLoS Onesuggest that losing weight and reducing exposure to excess weight can reduce a person’s cardiovascular risk. Being overweight at any given time is not a life sentence.…

If you eat pretty much the same, exercise regularly and still notice the scale creeping up, it can feel incredibly frustrating. For many women in midlife, the problem isn’t just weight gain. It is the feeling that their body no longer responds as it used to. It’s easy to blame yourself for this. But for many women, this stage isn’t about a lack of discipline. It’s about recognizing that the body is going through a natural transition — one that many women describe as a “second adolescence”. Hormones change, metabolism changes, sleep can become less predictable, and the familiar advice…

Minna Lee Jamison spent years in pain waiting for a diagnosis. When a specialist finally cleared her for surgery, she had to wait another three years. Lee Jamison has endometriosis, a chronic disease that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. People with endometriosis can experience extreme pain, inflammation, scarring, and even infertility. Many people surgical excision is required to remove the web—including Lee Jamison. But she had to contend with insurance denials and long surgical waiting lists, ultimately delaying her doctor-recommended surgery from 2020 to 2023. “There are already fewer specialty surgeons…

How does sugar affect relaxation exercises? A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Konstanz provides revealing insights into the connection between blood glucose and the autonomic nervous system: Sugar intake counteracts relaxation. A little sugar before a test, a piece of chocolate before an important negotiation, a muesli bar before a marathon – the important role glucose plays in dealing with stressful situations has been well researched. When we consume sugar, the body reacts more strongly to stress by releasing more cortisol. In addition, our heart rate remains elevated for a longer period of time. This means…