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Women experience more low mood and worry from men. This long-standing gender mental health gap reflects a complex mix of biological, psychological, social and sociocultural factors – although we are still a long way from fully understanding it. NHS Data shows that young women aged 17-19 are twice as likely to experience a mental health disorder as young men. Other national data shows steeper increases in low mood and anxiety symptoms for girls. Common explanations given include social media, the increased sexuality of girls and increasing academic pressure. But the girls themselves were rarely asked what they thought. This limits…

If you want a workout that builds muscle, burns fat, improves conditioning and fits into a busy schedule, 20 minute full body kettlebell HIIT workout it is one of the most effective training methods you can use. Combining high intensity interval training (HIIT) with the flexibility of kettlebells creates a powerful stimulus for strength, endurance and metabolic conditioning — all in less time than most traditional gym sessions. Whether you’re training at home or at the gym, kettlebells allow you to move explosively, train unilaterally, and challenge your core with almost any exercise. In just 20 minutes, you can hit…

Sculpture. Smooth. Regenerate. Reset. At Joanna Vargasclients don’t just book facials they book results. Whether you want a red-carpet facelift, glassy clarity, collagen regeneration support or total skin resurfacing, today’s most sought-after treatments are designed around one thing: what modern skin really needs. Below, we break down the four most sought-after facials and answer the real questions customers ask about exosomes, microcurrents, spicules, and visible results. Triple Crown Facial Best for: Instant lift, sculpting and event-ready definition If you are concerned about: “My face looks tired.” “My jaw is softer.” “I need a lift without interruption.” THE Triple Crown Facial…

Guest author Tom Nguyen explores queer identity and health through the lens of his migration from Vietnam to Australia. Hi, I’m Tom from Vietnam. I am 30 years old and have been living in Australia for three years. This new chapter is not just about immigration. it was finding comfort in my identity and learning how to take care of my health without fear. Health services in Vietnam I was a closeted gay man in Vietnam, I lived in Hanoi for 10 years before moving here. Back then, I didn’t really learn about or connect with health support or LGBT…

Many runners spend a lot of time thinking about pace, mileage and training. But one area that’s often overlooked is hydration—and more specifically, electrolytes. Water is essential for performance, but long-distance runners must also pay attention to electrolytes, especially sodium. Electrolytes play a critical role in helping the body perform, recover and avoid fatigue. In a recent conversation with fellow sports nutritionist Leah, we broke down the science behind electrolytes and what runners really need to know about hydration. The takeaway? Many runners either underestimate their electrolyte needs or assume they need much more than they actually do. Let’s look…

Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a developing fetus, the fetus must “land” safely and connect to the mother’s blood supply—a process guided by a specialized group of immune cells called uterine natural killer cells, or uNK cells. A new peer-reviewed study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, supported by the National Institutes of Health and published today in Science Translational Medicinehas revealed a critical role in successful pregnancies for an immune switch called NFAT that helps uNK cells settle in the uterus and perform this critical guidance task. When the…

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Is that eczema or acne?” If you’ve experienced both in the past, or if you’ve had family members with either, it’s easy to get confused. Both conditions can appear on your skin in ways that may be similar. The good news is that they usually have some clear differences once you know what to look for. This matters because eczema and acne require different care. Using the wrong kind of product can sometimes make your skin feel worse instead of better. What is eczema (and is it eczema or acne do…

If you’ve spent your life believing that eating disorders have a certain “look,” you’re not alone. There’s a reason the SWAG (skinny, white, affluent girl) stereotype—an unfortunate artifact of early research on patients with anorexia nervosa—is still so prevalent. But eating disorders don’t discriminate. Not only can people of all ages, genders and races struggle with anorexia, so can people of all weights. Unfortunately, society – and even some medical professionals – have reinforced the myth that you have to be underweight to be “sick enough” to need help with a restrictive eating disorder. But here’s the hard, clinical truth:…

Sildenafil – an active ingredient also marketed as Viagra – improves symptoms in patients with Leigh syndrome. This has now been reported on Cell journal by researchers at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, together with teams from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP in Hamburg. Leigh syndrome is a rare, previously untreatable metabolic disorder that occurs in childhood and causes severe neurological and muscular symptoms. In a pilot study involving six patients, sildenafil showed a positive effect on the course of the disease. Leigh syndrome is a congenital…

As we welcome winter, most of us have to deal with the immediate reaction – in our skin. Cold outdoors and dry, heated indoors can easily strip the natural oils from your skin, leaving it feeling tight, flaky and dry. Even in India, winter ranges from quite cold to very cold (and dry). As the cold weather soaks up every last ounce of moisture from your delicate skin, one of the easiest things you can do to protect it and keep it looking and feeling great is to upgrade your winter skincare routine in India with a hydrating body wash…