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Pregnancy advice often comes wrapped in pressure: eat this, avoid that, exercise more, rest when you can. But a new JAMA study offers a surprisingly practical message for parents-to-be who may not have the time, energy or ability to fit in structured workouts: sitting a little less and moving around a bit during the day can make all the difference. The study, published online May 27, 2026, followed 470 pregnant participants from the first trimester until delivery as part of the Pregnancy 24/7 cohort. Instead of relying on people remembering how much they moved, the researchers used thigh-worn activity trackers…
Support your metabolism, mood and energy with smarter hydrationAuthor: Roxane ShymkiwWhen I bring up hydration in conversation, most people are quick to tell me that they drink too much water or that they don’t drink enough, but hydration is more than just water. Many people don’t realize that headaches, fatigue, brain fog, sugar cravings, and low energy, especially during the summer, can sometimes be signs of dehydration rather than just being “busy” or “tired.” Water plays a role in almost all body functions, from energy production and digestion to brain function and mood. As temperatures rise, it’s easier to get…
This Week in Health & Performance: What the latest research says 🌙🍽️ Eat Before Bed—Not So Bad?: A new study suggests that eating closer to bedtime may not hurt sleep as much as we thought, but context matters. The comparison was between stopping eating 4.5 vs. 2.5 hours before bed and not snacking late at night in bed. For most people, it is What and How many that disrupts sleep, not just time (full study here). 🦠🥔 Butter & Metabolism Booster: Emerging research suggests that butyrate, a compound produced by fermentation of plant fiber, may enhance the effects of calorie…
A team led by researcher José Vicente Sánchez Mut at the Institute of Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), together with researcher Johannes Gräff at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de laus. “reprogramming” the cells of the brain’s immune system to restore some of their protective function against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in the journal Cell death and diseaseshows that the compound, called OLE, helps microglia encapsulate and contain beta-amyloid plaques, reducing their size and toxicity. In animal models, the treatment also improved cognitive performance on…
The new workplace buzzword “hiding glasses” names a behavior you may have observed in your workplace — employees hiding in the bathroom because they’re upset, overwhelmed, or just need a break. Peter Duris, CEO and Co-Founder of AI Career Tool Kickresume has prepared commentary on the toilet hiding, as well as tips for employees and managers on what to do if people feel the need to hide in the bathroom. Peter Duris, CEO and Co-Founder of Kickresume, comments: “In ours recent researchwe asked people what kind of informal breaks they take at work and 44% said they take “bathroom…
Fildena 100 is a popular drug used primarily to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Its active ingredient, sildenafil citrate, is widely recognized for its effectiveness in improving blood flow to the penis, allowing men to achieve and maintain an erection suitable for sexual activity. This article explores the various Fildena 100 benefitshow it works and important safety information to help users make informed decisions. What is Fildena 100? Fildena 100 is a prescription drug that contains 100 mg of sildenafil citrate. It belongs to the class of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, a class of drugs that treat erectile…
A new ground-breaking technology, jointly developed by UCL scientists, which simultaneously records and manipulates the activity of neurons deep within the brain could transform our understanding of neural circuits and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia. The device, known as Neuropixels Opto and researched in mice, it integrates two powerful but traditionally separate techniques – electrophysiology (the study of the electrical activity of living cells) and optogenetics (combining genetics and optics to control cells). They form a single detector, allowing unprecedented insight into how individual neurons in the brain work and interact. Posted on methods of nature, The…
Strength training is a fundamental part of my life. One of my greatest sources of happiness and satisfaction comes from lifting weights and seeing how I can improve my fitness and shape my body.Fueling these efforts is the real engine behind any exercise program: nutrition. I track my macros every day to make sure my gym work doesn’t go to waste.One question I get a lot is what exactly do I eat to hit those macros.So today I’m going to walk you through my diet: exactly what I eat every day, what its nutritional profile is like and what it…
Deciding to seek help for addiction treatment is a powerful step toward recovery. However, once this decision is made, many people face another question: what kind of treatment is the right choice? Some people wonder if they should enter one inpatient program and temporarily remove yourself from everyday life. Others may consider outpatient care, which allows them to continue working and caring for family while receiving treatment. The truth is that there is no universal answer. Both inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment can be effective. The key is choosing the level of care that best suits a person’s medical needs,…
An FDA-cleared smartwatch app detected nearly every tonic-clonic seizure in a Phase III trial while producing only one false alarm every 12 days, potentially addressing one of the biggest challenges in wearable epilepsy monitoring. Study: Phase III trial of EpiWatch for tonic-clonic seizure detection in children and adults. Image credit: VI-stock studio/Shutterstock.com A Phase III clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of the smartwatch-based EpiWatch app concluded that it could detect tonic-clonic seizures (TCS) relatively early and had a low false alarm rate (FAR). However, its real-world performance remains to be tested. The study was published in the journal Neurology Open…