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Stay Fit During the Holiday: Quick Total Fitness Workouts That WorkMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESThe holidays are moving fast. One minute your calendar is wide open, the next filled with trips, events and to-do lists that leave little room for workouts. No matter how much you plan, prepare, or try to stay ahead, the season has a way of getting busy… fast!This does not mean that fitness disappears. It just means it has to work differently.Quick workouts are one of the most effective ways to stay strong, energized and consistent, even when life is busy, especially during the holidays. When…
Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, helping farmers turn manure into safer, high-value organic fertilizer through a process called vermicomposting. The researchers report that this low-energy, nature-based technology can remove antibiotic resistance genes much more consistently than conventional composting, while also improving soil health and supporting sustainable agriculture. Antibiotic resistance from farm to table The World Health Organization has named antimicrobial resistance as one of the most serious threats to modern medicine, and livestock production is a major part of the problem. When animals receive antibiotics, resistance genes accumulate in their manure, and if…
Is it possible to get visible abs? If you’re feeling frustrated with your midsection – you’re not alone. For many women it can feel like no matter how well they eat or how hard they work out, the stomach area doesn’t change – especially with age. Online, it can seem like everyone else has a lean, defined stomach… which just adds to the pressure. The truth? Visible abs are strong, but they they come at a cost that most of us are unwilling to pay. The body fat level required can be difficult to achieve and not realistic – or…
First things first – all skin types are completely natural. Yours is an innate part of you that won’t suddenly change overnight, and it shouldn’t. That being said, we know that sometimes life in our bodies isn’t always going to be perfect. While our skin types remain the same, our skin’s everyday life can be full of unpredictable moments or recurring patterns that we don’t love, whether it’s the weather or a change in the environment that has an impact. That’s why our Glow Academy range is here. to give you the tools to understand your skin type, what affects…
We select products with expert knowledge, hands-on experience and parent feedback. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission, helping us keep our content free. ❤️ [Learn more] Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible We all know that emotions can flare up, especially in toddlers. But what many parents don’t expect is how big the emotions can be when our children reach elementary school. Ages 5 to 12 come with a whole new wave of emotional challenges that are often misunderstood or dismissed as “misbehavior.” We assume emotional outbursts are just a part of the…
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Scroll through social media and you’ll see posts about the Pilates vs. Weightlifting debate. One side promises long, lean muscles and perfect posture. The other swears by lifting weights for metabolism, bone health and strength. But after more than 35 years of training women at every stage of life, here’s what I know for sure: You don’t have to choose.And honestly? It shouldn’t. Pilates and weightlifting are not rivals, they are partners. When carefully combined, they create a body that is strong, mobile, durable and built to last. And for women in midlife, this combination can be a game changer.…
Environmental antimicrobial resistance is turning rivers, soils and even the air into hidden highways for “superbugs,” according to a new review that calls for urgent, coordinated action for human, animal and environmental health. The authors argue that protecting people from drug-resistant infections now depends as much on sewage plants and farms as it does on hospitals. A growing ‘superbug’ environmental crisis. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria and other microbes develop the ability to survive drugs that once killed them, making common infections more difficult or impossible to treat. The World Health Organization already ranks AMR as one of the…
Looking back on the year and sharing some of the things I’ll be working on in 2026. Hello friends! what are you doing I hope you are having an amazing week so far. The kids are back at school, Liv’s 14th birthday is this week (HOW?!), and I’m just now starting to piece my life together. I felt so productive until we got to winter break and I very slowly started to get back into things. I’m looking forward to finding a routine again, to some fun things to come, and cautiously optimistic about the new year. Some personal moments…
Birth without medicationCarolyn’s first pregnancy was unplanned, and like many first-time mothers, she went into it with limited knowledge about birth. However, she knew her mother had three unmedicated births and felt determined to try the same. When she shared her plan with her provider, he replied, “You know it hurts to have a baby,” but that didn’t change her mind. Carolyn hired a doula for support and gave birth at 37 weeks and 2 days.Because she tested positive for GBS, she went to the hospital around 9 p.m. to start antibiotics. Labor progressed steadily until it stopped at 9cm…