Author: healthtost
Older Australians who cut back on either dietary fat or animal protein show signs of reduced biological age, new research from the University of Sydney shows. Posted on Aging cellfindings revealed that 65 to 75-year-olds who underwent a nutritional intervention for just four weeks experienced a reduction in their “biological age” based on their biomarker profile. Led by Dr Caitlin Andrews from the University of Sydney’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences, the research highlights the potential for nutritional interventions to rapidly improve health and aging outcomes in older age. It offers a preliminary indication rather than a definitive result,…
I haven’t touched a bar much since January. I’m in a season of centering my training/hypertrophy/mobility (I highly recommend having seasons in your training!). I work exclusively with dumbbells and my cable machine. I’m chasing the pump. I love it.My strength coach Matt Reynolds he continues to build my programming and one of the things he has incorporated into my hypertrophy workouts is muscle reps. I had never made them before, but after a few months of making them, I love them. They save time but are extremely effective. I can knock out a full upper body workout in about…
She had her first child, a son, during her medical residency, at a time when her life was defined by long hours, constant responsibility and physical exhaustion. She was still working full-time, rotating in the ICU, when she became pregnant. During her second trimester, she developed acute cholecystitis and required surgery, an experience that felt overwhelming and terrifying while already pregnant in the middle of training.When her waters broke, she went to the emergency room alone. Her husband was several hours away and was still traveling to reach her. She labored and gave birth to her son while balancing fear,…
I think it’s safe to say that if you’re reading this, you want to be healthy. You want to feel strong and energetic and good. You want to reduce your chances of developing a chronic condition. You like getting good news when you get your blood pressure or cholesterol checked. You might be wondering, does weight loss equal health? In our society, the dominant idea is this to be healthy, we need to lose weight if we are “overweight” or make sure we don’t gain weight if we are a “normal” weight. Consequently, the conventional wisdom is that pursuing weight…
Mother’s Day is much more than greeting cards, video calls and bouquets of flowers. It’s undoubtedly the perfect time to slow down and spend meaningful time together. And more than that, it’s an opportunity to love motherhood. A mother’s dedication to caring for everyone and holding everything together to make a house a home is, without a doubt, an anchor in families. You know that feeling when you walk into your house and the first thing you do is look for your mom? That’s how deep it goes; Moms are truly the pillars of the home. Unfortunately, today’s social culture…
Researchers following mild stroke patients found that abnormal widening and distortion of cerebral arteries, not traditional large-artery narrowing, was more strongly associated with progressive small-vessel brain damage and latent stroke. Study: Implications of cranial arterial stenosis and dolichoectasis for the etiology of cerebral small vessel disease: Findings from a mild stroke cohort perspective. Image credit: Hamara/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the journal Traffic reports that dolichoectasia and intracranial arterial enlargement are independently associated with cerebral small vessel disease and cerebrovascular accident. Cerebral artery narrowing and widening show distinct effects Scientists consider stenosis (narrowing) and dolichoectasia (abnormal lengthening, twisting, and…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now dealing with anti-depressants as part of his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) nonsense.1 He claims that antidepressants are over-prescribed and dangerous. He wants to be described. And while it would be great if people didn’t need to take antidepressants — or any other drug for that matter — antidepressants are life-saving and health-creating drugs for many. So, let’s take a look at the facts behind antidepressants and the violence, danger, and overprescribing. RFK Jr. states antidepressants. they are dangerous, over-prescribed and cause heroin-like withdrawal It’s no surprise to anyone that Kennedy is aiming to…
Margaret J. Wheatley is one of my heroes. She began caring for the peoples of the world in 1966 as a Peace Corps volunteer in post-war Korea. Since then, as a consultant, senior advisor, teacher and healer, he has helped millions of people gain a better understanding of ourselves and our world. In her book, Who Do We Choose To Be? Facing Reality, Asserting Leadership, Restoring Sanity, says, “My ambition is for you to see clearly to act wisely. If we don’t know where we are, if we don’t know what to prepare for, then whatever path we choose will…
We all know that moms are the ultimate multitaskers. They are the CEO of the household, the emotional anchor, and the person who always makes sure everyone else’s needs are met before their own. But here’s the thing, moms: You can’t pour from an empty cup. This Mother’s Day, I want you to change the narrative. It’s not just about a bouquet of flowers (although they are lovely), it’s about Radical Self-Care. I’m talking about the kind of wellness that goes beyond a face mask—the kind that prioritizes your pelvic health, your sleep, and yes, your pleasure. Because at the…
If there’s one carrier that consistently surprises parents who try it, it’s the ring sling. It looks deceptively simple – just a length of fabric threaded through two rings – and yet it’s the carrier that ends up staying permanently in most diaper bags, long after the elastic wrap is pulled back and the buckle is engaged for longer outings.Works for newborns. It works for toddlers. It gets through airport security without completely disassembling you. And it rolls up small enough to tuck into a corner of whatever bag you already have. Here’s what you need to know.What you will…