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Scientists show how Manuka and Ohia Lehua honey differ in their antioxidant potential, showing that while Manuka honey has a higher phenolic content, Ohia Lehua honey excels at reducing oxidative stress and promoting antioxidant defenses. Study: Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of Manuka honey and Ohia Lehua honey. Image credit: Valentyn Volkov / Shuttersotck.com The use of honey as medicine is widespread in all cultures, mainly due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which protect tissues from oxidative stress. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients investigated the various components of Manuka honey (MH) and ohia lehua honey (OLH)…
Taking care of your mental health isn’t cheap. There are the expensive therapy sessions, the expensive medications, the time off requests and leaves of absence to deal with mental health issues or just combat burnout — even mental health apps can cost a pretty penny (though there are cheaper options in market ). It’s all way more expensive than it should be, creating a system where only the wealthiest can maintain their mental health. But a new study aimed to quantify the cost of poor mental health in a new way: by measuring the impact of teenagers’ stress on their…
Getting off the boat is a big part of the cruise! We had one island we loved and another we didn’t. Here is the recap of Disney’s two island cruises. See our Disney cruise overview and dining recap here. If you want to see the video version, check out my Instagram highlight. Disney Cruise Islands My favorite part of a cruise is the boat. I love the comfort of having everything we need at sea, and I also love the thrill of being in the middle of the ocean (as long as the weather is good and the seas are…
Dumbbell Shoulder Press: Benefits and Form Guide and Video Few muscle groups are as important as your shoulders. The muscles in and around your shoulders—including the rhomboids, deltoids, and trapezius—used in everything from push-ups to carrying groceries. An exercise that strengthens these core muscles is the dumbbell shoulder press. A staple of any high-caliber fitness routine, the dumbbell shoulder press is a terrific exercise for every athlete, fitness enthusiast, and casual exerciser. Whether you’re hitting the gym for the first time or looking to improve your form, this guide to the dumbbell shoulder press has everything you need to know.…
Research into bone regeneration has taken a major leap forward with the discovery of a critical mechanism that could transform treatments for bone disorders. Scientists have identified how Discoidin Domain Receptor 2 (DDR2) enhances Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP)-dependent bone regeneration while mitigating the risk of heterotopic ossification (HO), offering promising therapeutic opportunities. This discovery sheds light on how DDR2 regulates BMP activity, paving the way for safer and more effective interventions in bone repair and related conditions. Bone loss resulting from trauma, fracture or disease is a major global health challenge, often leading to long-term disability. Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs)…
New research reveals how simple lifestyle changes can mitigate the dual threat of cardiometabolic disease and air pollution to cognitive health. Study: Association between air pollution and lifestyle with the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia in people with cardiometabolic diseases. Image credit: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reportsresearchers investigated the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in patients with cardiometabolic disease (CMD). They found that, compared to healthy “normal” subjects, patients with CMD had a significantly higher risk of MCI and dementia. Patients with three CMDs had…
For nearly a century in the US and other developed countries, women have outnumbered men – and in the US, the gap is only growing. Some examples of this inequality in the developed world are listed below: In France, the average life expectancy for women is 85.5 years, compared to 79.4 for men. Life expectancy for women in Taiwan averages 84.4 years, compared to 77.8 for men. The US has a widening gap, with life expectancy for men falling to 73.2 years after the pandemic compared to 79.1 for women, making it the largest age gap since 1996. There are…
Reading: 4 minutes Cigarette smoke contains thousands of different harmful chemicals: nicotine, carbon monoxide, ammonia — the list goes on. You probably know the general health risks, but that’s you Curious if these toxins can also affect your skin? The answer is resounding Yes. In fact, smoking is a significant part of the daily environmental and lifestyle factors called exposures that affect skin health. Today, we take a look at what this habit means for your skin and how to take better care of your skin — whether you smoke, vape, don’t smoke, or are trying to quit (you got…
UPDATE, January 17, 2025: Image has been updated. We apologize for our previous image selection and its lack of sensitivity to Oriaku Njoku. The board of directors of the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) has opted not to renew executive director Oriaku Njoku’s contract, according to an email sent to NNAF member funds on January 15. Her term will end on February 6. NNAF will be headed by its former chief of staff, Poonam Dreyfus-Pai, who will serve as interim executive director while the board searches for new leadership. “During Oriaku’s tenure as Executive Director, NNAF faced critical challenges…
By Lynn Martinez and Julia Robertson, CPM In the more than 40 years that MotherToBaby affiliates have been serving the public with education about exposures during pregnancy, many women have called in very distressed, sometimes in tears, to discover they were pregnant while taking a drug categorized as X or D the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) system. “I was on birth control pills and still got pregnant! Does this mean my baby will have birth defects? It’s class X drug for good!’ This kind of hysterical reaction was, unfortunately, a common appeal. It was not uncommon to hear that…