Author: healthtost
Lara Kerner makes music with a rare universality—shaped by life across Europe, the US, Africa and now the UK, and grounded in a fearless commitment to truth. Lara Kerner creates acoustic, folk and pop music that resonates on a deeply human level. Moving between London and her roots, her work—like her original piece “My Destiny”— weaves personal narrative into sweeping, universally familiar melodies. Photo: Amel GuelatyModel & Stylist: Lara KernerCopyright: Lara Kerner Born and raised in France, Lara’s path spans true athletic rigor—competitive skiing and swimming, glacier off-piste running, tennis, horseback riding, combat sports, dance, and yoga—along with serious scholarship,…
Castor oil is a powerhouse of a natural oil. I’ve posted about castor oil when it comes to its cleansing powers in oil cleansers and hair growth abilities in hair serums, but until recently I hadn’t heard how beneficial it actually is for the skin in general. I’ve seen so many natural skin care companies sell an eye serum that only contains castor oil and frankincense essential oil, so I was intrigued to do some research to find out why. I’m impressed with what I found and had to share. I think you’ll want to make your own DIY castor…
If you want to unlock more sensations and increase your sexual performance, you need to add pelvic floor exercises to your routine. Think of this muscle group as the “engine room” of your pleasure: the stronger it is, the more sensitive, sensitive and powerful your body becomes during intimacy. Pelvic health is for everyone. For men, a strong pelvic floor is associated with better erection quality and performance. In fact, clinical results show a 6-point increase in sexual function scores (IIEF-15) after focused pelvic floor therapy. Here are four reasons why you should prioritize your pelvic floor: 1. It ends…
Easy, high-protein snacks for busy moms — ideas that keep you full, from a registered dietitian and mom of four.Let’s be honest. It’s 3:00 p.m., you run out with coffee and the three bites of toast you didn’t finish at breakfast, and you find yourself standing at the counter eating a handful of your kid’s goldfish. I’ve been there more times than I can count — and I’m a dietitian.Here’s the thing: it’s not a problem of willpower. It’s a snack problem. When the only options at home are crackers and fruit snacks, that’s what we go for. But when…
Nearly all Michiganders age 50 and older say it’s very important to keep their brains healthy as they age, according to a new poll. However, less than half (47%) of middle-aged and older Michigan residents know that everyday actions can be very important in reducing future dementia risk. And half or fewer practice at least one of four key habits every day or most days that can protect their brain health as they age. The poll’s findings come at a time when research is clearly showing links between dementia risk and lifestyle factors, such as what people eat and drink.…
As an academic and journalist who has traveled extensively over the past 20 years – but also a diagnosed sufferer of generalized anxiety disorder – I research the myriad causes of travel anxiety. Many readers will be familiar with the dread and panic that can result from delayed transport, overcrowded roads, chaotic airports and encounters with official bureaucrats. But there are also less obvious causes linked to ecological degradation, cultural miscommunication and the complexity of personal identity and experience. Research for my new book, The years of anxious travelit led me to several authors, philosophers, and psychologists whose ideas offer…
Jamie Lynn Sigler knows it takes a village to raise a family. And when you have relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), as Sigler does, “it takes a really strong village.” This perspective comes from experience. Sigler, who has been in the spotlight since starring on a hit TV show in the early 2000s, knows firsthand what it’s like to manage a chronic condition — especially when you balance it with parenthood. When she was diagnosed with RMS at the age of 20, she kept her diagnosis a secret for many years, monitoring her condition privately. It wasn’t until 15 years later,…
If you grew up watching Denise Austin do step aerobics in a leotard on your family’s television, you already have a sense of the household Katie Austin came from. Fitness was the setting of her childhood. Sports and movement were just what her family did. Her mom was a college gymnast. Her father played professional tennis. Katie went on to play Division I lacrosse at USC. Her sister was ranked number one in the country for the sport as well. As an older millennial who logged serious hours with those VHS tapes, I came into this discussion already a fan…
Protein, protein, protein. It’s everywhere right now, isn’t it? As a nutritionist mom of three, I have mixed feelings about the protein obsession. Do children need protein? Absolutely. Is protein important for growth, development, energy and keeping the belly satisfied? You bet. But should we turn every snack into a protein project? Not so much. That said, I’m all for a snack that’s both tasty and filling. And these fluffy chocolate chip cookies with cottage cheese are just that. I first created this cottage cheese cookie recipe as a fun way to add a little extra protein to a delicious…
The 10,000 daily step goal is a useful benchmark for staying active on the road, but Houston tests it in ways most cities don’t. This is a city built almost entirely around the car, with few sidewalks in many areas, a summer climate that makes outdoor exercise truly dangerous between late morning and early evening, and a scale that separates attractions by distances that simply cannot be walked. None of this means that your step count should shrink during a trip. It means you need a different strategy than you would in London or New York. You still need…