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The government shutdown is more than a budget fight. At its core, the impasse is about how to fund critical services people rely on for health and safety. And nowhere are the stakes higher than in Georgia. Basic benefits at riskPrograms like WIC (Women, Infants and Children) provide nutritional support to more than 190,000 Georgians. This includes families who depend on vouchers for formula counseling, food and nutrition. Right now, emergency funding is keeping WIC afloat, but experts warn it could dry up in weeks if the shutdown is delayed. The result would leave vulnerable mothers and children struggling for…
“style=”;” /> Pop Quiz: Did you know that not all skin care products do what they promise – even the ones loaded with buzzy ingredients from Instagram, TikTok or your bestie’s bathroom shelf? Yes, it happens more than you think. That’s because conditioning power doesn’t always = skincare effectiveness. And that’s where Woohoo does things differently. The chili test 🌶️ Let’s use food (because honestly, it makes everything more fun). Consider a conditioning ingredient like chili. You can throw a whole bag of chilies on your dinner, but what if those chilies don’t really have any heat? What you really…
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible Returning to work after giving birth isn’t just about finding childcare or choosing clothes that fit your new postpartum body. It’s an emotional, physical and often overwhelming transition that touches everything from your identity and energy levels to your legal rights and workplace support. In Episode 179 of Chick Chat, we spoke to Daphne Delvaux, aka The Mamattorney, about how to co-plan your maternity leave to make your return to work smoother and less stressful. If you haven’t heard it yet, definitely go check it out! In today’s episode (part two of…
Hormonal Health Starts in the Kitchen: Natural Ways to Restore Balance Through NutritionAuthor: Roxane ShymkiwI’m a firm believer that food isn’t just fuel for the body—it provides information that guides everything from how we sleep to how we react to stress. The food we eat directly affects our hormones, and every time we eat, we can either support hormonal balance or contribute to the stress our body feels. Hormones act as messengers, helping to coordinate our energy, mood, sleep, focus, metabolism and resilience. When hormones are balanced, you feel stable, clear and energetic. When they’re out of sync, it can…
Parents in a different US city consumed only half of the recommended levels of omega-3s, and mothers with a history of preterm birth had the lowest intake, linking diet, income and opportunity to child health potential. Research: Parental intake of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in a diverse, urban United States city is associated with indicators of child health potential. Image credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers looked at parental intake of docosahexaenoate (DHA) and icosapentaenoate (EPA) acids. Recent dietary guidelines recommend seafood intake, a good source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Evidence…
A The quick handgrip test could do more than measure muscle strength. can predict who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases long before symptoms appear. Study: Handgrip Strength and Trajectories of Preclinical Obesity Progression: A Multistate Model Analysis Using the UK Biobank. Image credit: Microgen/Shutterstock.com The obesity epidemic is sweeping the world, driven primarily by unhealthy lifestyle choices. Its association with multiple long-term adverse health outcomes highlights the urgent need to identify predictors of obesity that could guide preventive strategies. A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism examines the value of handgrip strength in…
Nephthys had seen empires rise and fall, countless sunrises painting the desert with gold, and enough pharaohs to fill a large enough necropolis. But lately, even the eternal cycle has felt like a grind. As a mummy and mother, her days (and nights and millennia) were a non-stop whirlwind of managing dusty scrolls, ensuring the beetle collection was properly recorded and, of course, tending to her lively young, whose bandages always seemed to come undone at the most inconvenient moments. She had caught glimpses of her reflection in polished obsidian: the familiar, dimpled contours, the fine lines that were not…
You know what’s terrible? Music for children. Most kids’ music is trash that only someone on an acid trip would listen to. The whole point is to stop crying, induce sleep, and not force you to drive into oncoming traffic. Kids love music, so why spoil it for them?I remember when my kids were little, they were obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine. We played the songs in the car and they were awful – they sounded like something out of a WWII propaganda film.Fortunately, there are exceptions. Here are some albums that appeal to the kids, but are still…
Affiliate disclosure Reading time: 8 minutes Brian’s Moving from basic logistics to interior design, exploring packaging, manufacturing and regulatory requirements with practices and mindsets required for vertical integration in business….06:32 How personal loss led Brian to a deeper sense of mission in health and business – grief and meaning underscore the importance of having a vision beyond financial metrics…9:48 client-coach dynamic training () Finding a balance between self-improvement and meaningful relationships, and how excessive biohacking can create social disconnects, but awareness and flexibility help… 16:20 What prompted Brian from being a to a client — seeking the added advantage through…
A new study from Spain reveals that babies born to mothers exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy show signs of slower brain myelination, a subtle but telling change in the way the brain’s early wiring unfolds. Study: Unraveling the effects of prenatal air pollution on newborn brain maturation. Image credit: PeopleImages/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Environment International suggests that prenatal exposure to air pollution is associated with delayed maturation in the newborn, possibly related to a slowing of the rate of myelination. Import The developing brain is very vulnerable to injury from environmental factors, including air…