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Protein has had a moment, to say the least. It seems we’ve all realized the importance of getting enough protein in our diet, whether you’re looking to get stronger, improve bone density, or lose weight. Even teenagers are getting into the protein craze (which is a good thing, with a few caveats about protein powder). And while protein is (and always has been) a critical macronutrient, we’re here to talk about another nutrient you should prioritize in your diet: fiber. In 2026, we predict that people will begin to recognize fiber for its importance, just as we are starting to…
Spawning is an interesting process, yet modern motherhood works with invisible childbirth. You can love a cozy home and feel like you’re constantly putting out fires. The truth is, your space can handle some of this work for you. Research on routines and environmental cues suggests that when a home is set up to make the right choice the easy choice, families experience less friction and more continuity. According to the American Academy of Pediatricsensuring that routines are consistent, predictable, and flexible enough to fit real life are all ideal strategies for families to effectively carry out their daily routines.…
Here’s our life lately in the New Year! Whenever I do these recent posts, I keep a scroll of anything noteworthy or fun we’ve been up to in the past few weeks. Plus as many actual meals as I remember to photograph! Here’s a roundup of fun stuff dating back to Christmas! See-Saw Fun Before Mazen broke his ribs, we saw-we saw in a nearby playground! Since he and I are about the same weight, it was a fun physics lesson on weight distribution and balance. After Christmas shopping These Star Wars Holiday PJs are on clearance and available in…
A team of researchers led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and the Department of Veterans Affairs conducted the largest and most comprehensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) to date of schizophrenia in people of African descent. The study, published Jan. 21 in Nature, identified more than 100 genetic regions associated with schizophrenia that had not been clearly identified in previous research. Importantly, the findings demonstrate that while specific genetic variants may differ between populations, the basic biological mechanisms underlying schizophrenia are universally shared. Schizophrenia affects people of all regions and…
For those who haven’t found Reddit.com yet, the site consists entirely of member-run forums. Whatever topic you can think of, there’s sure to be a thread for it. A deep dive into Reddit reveals a sense of community and support among female users, who often gather in groups focused on women’s health issues, both mental and physical. Members can share their experiences while educating others seeking advice on, for example, interacting with doctors, taking medication, and discovering the hidden causes behind their illnesses. Any advice you get on Reddit should be vetted and verified with a doctor you trustespecially regarding…
To get the AngryBlackLady Chronicles delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for Imani’s bi-monthly newsletter here. You can catch Imani’s monthly podcast, B*tch, Listen herein Boom! Feed lawyer. Hotels across the country house ICE agents as they conduct violent raids, detention operations and kidnappings on the streets. Of course people are pushing back. Activists have it was calling for a boycott of hotel chains such as Marriott and Hilton that cooperate with ICE, arguing that the businesses should not provide material support for an enforcement regime based on mass detention, deportation and brutality. The government seems offended that…
From technical skills to professional coachingMentoring spends its first seven weeks in training. Topics include:How to evaluate trafficHow to plan for strengthHow to build aerobic capacityHow to approach anaerobic or “painful” workHow to write an effective training planHow to Coach Lifestyle and BehaviorAll of this matters. You cannot be a solid coach without technical skills.But at some point, you have to put all of this together and answer a bigger question: how do you act like a professional every day, with every customer, in every part of your business?This is the focus of this part of the guidance.The common mistake…
Despite improvements in economic and social empowerment, women in many countries still have little control over their fertility and reproductive health. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores a program that reduces barriers to family planning by providing financial and peer support to women in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state. Globally, an estimated 270 million women have an unmet need for modern contraception, and this may be even more critical in places like rural Uttar Pradesh where our study takes place. This is a patrilineal and patrilineal society, where women live with their husbands and in-laws…
Welcome to the trend zone, friends.If you are reading this, you have successfully logged off from social media to read about social media. Very meta, very humble. It’s true that social media is now a big part of everyday life for most of us. The number of people on social media platforms has doubled since 2017 with around 5 billion users – around 64% of the population – browsing cat videos and sourdough bread recipes. But of course it’s not all kittens and carbs. Social media can spread misinformation and outright lies. And it’s not always easy to know what’s…
Written by Ellen McCammon Managing menstruation in India can be difficult. May be characterized by challenges with obtaining, cleaning, storing and disposing of period supplies and inadequately private, safe and clean bathrooms [1]. Apart from the logistical and resource-based difficulties in managing the physical experience of menstruation, there are also emotional and psychological challenges associated with menstruation in India, where periods are highly stigmatized. [1, 2]. A study published in SRHM in 2001 on menstruating women in the slums of Delhi, India, found that many women knew nothing about menstruation before it began and received little information about…