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More intensive use of cholesterol-lowering drugs to achieve a more aggressive target for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduced the rate of major cardiovascular events by one-third among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The results help fill an evidence gap in guiding treatment for patients with heart disease who are at high risk of major cardiac events. Although guidelines have lowered the recommended LDL-C goal for patients with ASCVD from less than 70 mg/dL to less than 55 mg/dL, evidence supporting this recommendation was limited. The new trial, called Ez-PAVE, is the first randomized, head-to-head comparison of these two LDL-C…
March 30 is World Bipolar Day. I’ve written about this before. This year, I began to wonder, did World Bipolar Day have any real-world impact? There are many stated goals for World Bipolar Day, but have we made any progress towards those goals, and has any of that progress been made since World Bipolar Day itself? Do awareness days do anything for anyone? Goals of World Bipolar Day World Bipolar Day began on March 30, 2014. March 30 was chosen as it was Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday and people posthumously diagnosed him with bipolar disorder. (Of course, people have also…
“style=”;” /> After years of making, pouring, packaging, troubleshooting, and answering customer questions, we’ve learned something important: people can get VERY creative with their natural deodorant sticks. And while we admire innovation, sometimes that creativity leads to little mishaps. Which is no fun for anyone (especially your armpits). Natural deodorant is a little different from conventional formulas. It is made with nourishing vegetable oils, waxes and active ingredients that respond to heat, pressure and storage conditions. Treat it kindly and it will treat you right. So consider this your friendly public service announcement about things NOT to do with your…
Your stroller is already doing a lot of the heavy lifting. But a few well-chosen accessories can pull it off "fine" to "how did I leave home without it?" I’ve been writing about baby gear since 2010 and have two kids who have put a lot of strollers through their paces, so here’s what I think is really worth adding to your stroller setup. What stroller accessories have you added to your setup? Don’t touch TagsBabies are irresistible, so it’s no surprise that well-meaning people often reach out and touch a newborn without thinking about what they’re holding. I found…
Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fracture. Due to the decrease in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can lead to a serious hip, back or wrist injury. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will experience a bone loss fracture in their lifetime. A new study from Tulane University found that heart health can affect fracture risk after menopause, with women at higher risk of cardiovascular disease more likely to experience fractures of the hip and other major bones. The association between…
Hello friends! Have a nice weekend! I’m here with Friday Faves on a Saturday. The pilot was gone all week this week, so I did the solo parenting thing. We’re counting down the days until summer vacation! We got a little taste of yesterday and I AM READY. Took the kids and some friends to the pool after school and it was perfection. I was forced to ride the water slide and I loved it lol. The rest of the weekend plans include an epic brunch, watching the Wildcats tonight, and preparing for the week ahead. I hope you have…
Choosing the right aesthetic treatments for subtle, natural results For patients who want to start small, both Tessa Fraicola and Eva Mahoney, PA-C starting point: skin quality first. Eva’s approach is deliberate. “Improving the quality of the skin alone can make someone look much more refreshed without changing their features at all,” she says. It usually starts with microneedling or light laser reappearance to stimulate collagen production, then uses injectables as finishing touches rather than the foundation of a design. “When skin health is prioritized first, you often need far less filler to achieve a refreshed look. This prevents overdoing…
For the second time in a week, research has been released focusing on dad’s health as a contributing factor to pregnancy success, and we love it. When people talk about preparing for pregnancy, the advice usually falls on moms. Eat better. Take your vitamins. Cut back on caffeine. Book the appointment. Make lifestyle changes. Fathers are often treated as a supporting character in a story framed almost entirely around the mother’s health. But a new study published in *Human Reproduction* is a reminder that this view can be too narrow. The researchers found that eating more highly processed foods during…
Meal prep doesn’t have to mean cooking all day. Learn how to start simple meal prep with just 2-3 meals per week. Includes a free printable meal prep guide.Meal prep can be overwhelming.Many people think that meal prep means cooking every meal for the week, putting everything in containers, and spending all Sunday in the kitchen.This is not realistic for most people.Especially for busy moms. To me, meal prep is just about doing a few things ahead of time so meals are easier when life gets busy and you’re tired at the end of the day.Meal preparation can be:Fruit washingCutting…
Researchers at the Food Color and Quality Laboratory of the University of Seville studied the effects of different cooking methods used for tomatoes and carrots (oven, microwave or air fryer, among others) on the amount of carotenoids potentially available for absorption by the body after digestion of these foods. According to the study, the bioavailability index varies significantly depending on how these foods are cooked. Carotenoids are compounds of great importance due to their positive effects on health. In the case of carrots, the bioavailability of total carotenoids increased ninefold when cooked in the oven. For tomatoes, the highest bioavailability…