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Do you feel tingling in your wrist or stiffness in your neck? Don’t ignore it! You may be suffering from a repetitive stress injury. One of the biggest challenges for our health today is the time we spend on activities that cause stress on our bodies. From hunching over a desk for long hours to engaging in high-intensity activity, repetitive use of the same motion causes inflammation and damage to the muscles, nerves, and tendons in the body. The number of Indians suffering from Repetitive Injury, also referred to as Repetitive Intensity Injury (RSI), is on the rise today. A…
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When you don’t, you learn. But when the brain’s ability to judge context or assign meaning falters, thoughts and behavior can go astray. In psychiatric disorders ranging from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to schizophrenia, the brain can misjudge how much evidence it needs to gather before acting—or fail to adjust when the rules of the world change based on new information. Uncertainty is built into the brain’s wiring. Imagine groups of neurons that cast votes—some optimistic, some pessimistic. Your decisions reflect the average.” When this…
This article will barbecue an important sacred cow: sugar. If you have the mindset of “I believe sugar is the devil, evidence be damned, and nothing you can say/no research you can show me will change my mind”, do yourself a favor – close this page now. However, if you believe sugar is bad for you, but are open-minded enough to dive into the nuances of when it’s really bad for you and when it isn’t, this is the article for you. I realize that after decades of indoctrination that “sugar is the devil”, it may be hard to see…
Discontinuing any educational program can put students behind. Curriculum delays, extended illness and administrative problems can set students up for failure. No other event in recent memory has disrupted education more than the COVID-19 pandemic, with lockdowns and online classes reducing the quality of education and providing students with fewer learning opportunities. Research in the UK showed that students who were in school or other forms of education lost 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning between 2020 and 2022. One dimension that has not yet been studied in depth is the impact that COVID has had on…
Everyone should make sure they are well hydrated. Hydration in pregnancy is even more important. Water plays a vital role in supporting the mother’s increased blood volume, maintaining the amniotic fluid, facilitating the transport of nutrients and contributing significantly to the growth and development of the baby. However, many expectant mothers remain confused about how much water they should drink during pregnancy. Regardless, this blog delves into the importance of drinking water, the right amount to consume, and various pregnancy hydration tips. Why is it important for a pregnant woman to stay well hydrated? Pregnancy is associated with numerous changes…
Yes, but the benefits of creatine should not be underestimated.Last updated on September 3, 2025 A 2025 comprehensive review of the herbal supplement ashwagandha, known for its stress-reducing properties, can boost muscle gains in ways beyond promoting relaxation. Although not the first evidence of ashwagandha’s benefits, this new review compiled studies examining its mechanisms and effects across multiple domains. (1) Literature Takeaways The new data show the most benefits between 300 and 900 milligrams daily, usually taken for 8-12 weeks, with 600 milligrams is the most commonly effective dose. Join the BarBend Community Forum Want to connect with other fitness…
Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world and notoriously takes a long time to fully break down in the environment – if it ever does. But even without breaking down completely, plastic can shed tiny particles — called nanoplastics because of their extremely small size — that scientists are just now beginning to look at in long-term health studies. One of those scientists is Dr. Wei Xu, an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Xu’s current work focuses on what happens when nanoplastics interact with seawater,…
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold this October, it’s the perfect time to turn our attention inward—to the profound transition that many of us in our 50s and beyond are navigating or have already embraced. October isn’t all about pumpkin spice and warm sweaters. of Global Menopause Awareness Montha time dedicated to celebrating, educating and empowering women in the natural phase of menopause. Whether you’re going through a major breakout, mood swings, or just reflecting on this milestone, this month reminds us that we’re not alone—and that this change is just another chapter in our resilient…
As society has continued to evolve, so have attitudes towards sexuality and relationships. Casual sex, which has been defined as sexual activity that occurs outside the boundaries of a committed relationship (Garcia et al., 2012), has become increasingly common and widely accepted. In recent decades, this shift has fueled substantial research into the motivations for engaging in casual sex, the potential psychological effects, and the effects on social norms and individual well-being (Dhanoa, 2020).Many factors have contributed to the rise of casual sex. The growth of online dating, changing social values and increased access to contraception have made casual sex…
Healthy. What a loaded word that is. What does a “heart-healthy” Thanksgiving look like? You might be surprised by my answer. Although I’m a nutritionist, when I think about healthy living this Thanksgiving (and every day), I zoom out and look at everything that affects your health, your cardiovascular system, and more, from physical activity to stress, as well as diet. So here are the top ten swaps for you, none of which include low-fat sauce. 1. Trade the vision of the “perfect Thanksgiving” for a lower-stress gathering. Choose which dishes matter most and give yourself permission to buy, outsource,…