Author: healthtost
It has the texture of mud, but you can still drink it. Cool, floral and sweet enough to feel like a treat—this rose and basil seed drink lasts 5 minutes, start to finish. What look like tiny black seeds transform into smooth, cool pearls—basil seeds are the calming power of this drink, adding texture and a gentle gut-soothing effect trusted for generations. If your Eid table is already talking – the biryanis in the pipeline, the desserts in the queue, the seviyan soaking – this is for everything in between. A refreshing drink that cools you down, takes no time…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today published the first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition that affects around one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women a year. The new recommendations provide a critical roadmap to address this growing health challenge and prevent serious complications for both women and their children. Diabetes in pregnancy, if not effectively treated, significantly increases the risk of life-threatening conditions such as pre-eclampsia, stillbirth and birth injuries. It also has long-term consequences, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases later in life for both mother…
Scott Galloway’s new book, Notes on being a man arrived yesterday My wife, Carlin, got it first. He had just seen an interview with Scott on the talk show, Thea. I had entered Thea when Barbara Walters hosted after my book was published, male menopause, and I really enjoyed the lively discussion. There was a similar commitment that I recognized when Scott was interviewed that I watched this morning. I thought Scott was especially vulnerable as he described the impact his absent father had on his life. I have been following Scott’s work since 2022 when I read his book,…
Sharing is caring! It’s the season of get-togethers and holiday parties, and I’ve noticed so many amazing DIY hostess gift ideas on Pinterest. Plus I have a few on this blog that are tried and true. I thought I’d round up the best, classiest DIY hostess gifts that are affordable and easy to make and way more special than grabbing a bottle of wine on the street! Making your own gifts is such a great way to show your friends and family that you care. In these days of consumerism where everyone seems to have everything they need and want,…
Basic Takeaways Adding cognitive challenges to the exercises your clients are already doing can improve brain health along with physical health. Here are some highlights from this conversation with Jonathan Ross: Most neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, are caused—and preventable—by lifestyle factors within the scope of practice of exercise professionals and health coaches: physical activity, exercise, diet, stress management, sleep, and social connection. Movement increases blood flow to the brain and this enhances both fuel supply and waste removal. Movement also requires processing sensory input from the outside world, deciding what to do…
Climate change is already causing a global health emergency, with more than 540,000 people dying from extreme heat each year and 1 in 12 hospitals worldwide at risk of climate-related shutdowns, warns a new special report, published today jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Brazil (COP30 Presidency) and the Brazilian Ministry of Health. THE COP30 Special Report on Health and Climate Change: implementation of the Belém Health Action Plannotes that rising temperatures and collapsing health systems are costing more lives and calls for immediate and coordinated action to protect health in a rapidly warming world. Following…
There is no such thing as “low” or “high” sex drive. It is different for everyone and of course changes with the ups and downs of life. Stress, responsibilities and everyday pressures can all affect your desire for sex. 1. Broaden the definition of enjoyment Many of us grew up absorbing intimate and often shame-based messages about sex. In fact, pleasure may not have been discussed at all in sex education classes. You may not associate pleasure with sex. When sex is associated with pleasure, it is often used synonymously with orgasm. But pleasurable sex goes beyond orgasm, it can…
Pregnancy burdens the body with different aches and pains, more frequent bathroom visits, new but strange sensations, and hormonal changes that seem to affect every little thing in your body. Since most of these changes are considered “normal,” many pregnant women do not realize that they are actually in the early stages of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnancy. However, a UTI during pregnancy is not something to be taken lightly. If it gets out of control. It can quickly turn into a serious condition and cause complications that require medical intervention. Here are seven UTI symptoms that pregnant…
Many people who are the first to do something important in history are rarely taken seriously when they begin their pursuit. Only after the feat is accomplished and proven historically correct will they receive their justice. From a very early age, Nicole Malachowski knew what she wanted to do when she grew up. he wanted to be an Air Force pilot. There was only one detail that stood in the way of making this dream come true. “Back then it was against the law for women to be fighter pilots.” Nicole Malakovsky Her path to making history Malachowski was born…
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is projected to become the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States by 2030, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The International Cancer of the Pancreas Screening (CAPS) Consortium, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network currently recommend screening for high-risk individuals, including those with multiple immediate blood relatives who have had pancreatic cancer as well as those identified as having a genetic predisposition. In a new Johns Hopkins Medicine study funded in part by the NIH, researchers found that mild dilatation or enlargement of the pancreatic…