Author: healthtost
Are you pregnant and wondering if it is safe to pump iron during your pregnancy? In this post, we’ll explore the dos and don’ts weight lifting during pregnancyand provide you with expert advice on how to modify your exercise routine to ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy. From his understanding benefits of exercise during pregnancy to learn how to listen to your body and avoid potential dangers, we’ve got you covered. I’ve included a great workout video below that you can do right now. Is it safe to lift weights during pregnancy? As mothers-to-be, we’re often bombarded with dos and…
A little of what you love is good for you… unless it’s a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the effect of sugar on heart disease risk have found that eating too much added sugar increases the risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Meanwhile, drinking sugary drinks increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. “The most striking finding from our study is the divergent relationship between different sources of added sugar and CVD risk,” said Suzanne Janzi, PhD candidate at Lund University and corresponding author of…
Mothers and pregnant women suffer high levels of mental health problems in South Africa About one in three women in the country have experience depression and/or worry during pregnancy and the postpartum period up to one year after delivery. For the first time, maternal mental health is now officially recognized in the country’s official plan for all matters related to pregnancy. The fifth edition of Comprehensive Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines for South Africareleased by the health department in October 2024, now includes a chapter on mental health. Doctors, nurses and midwives will now be able to assess for mental…
Reading: 5 minutes How has your skin been feeling lately? Tight and dry? More sensitive than usual? Did this new product seem to make you break out? If these signs are on your mind, then there is a possibility that your skin’s protective barrier is damaged. But don’t worry – there is a simple solution. First, we share everything you need to know about your skin barrierincluding how this natural shield protects your skin from everyday aggressors. Then learn how to restore your skin’s barrier and keep your skin in tip-top shape, whatever the reason or season. What is the…
Before I get into today’s post, I want to give you an update for the month of December, I’m offering 20% off subscriptions to the paid version of my newsletter, Food Noise. This is it $50 $40 for the first year or $5 $4 for the first month. I have some great articles coming up that you won’t see here on the blog, so don’t miss them! You’ll get links + recommendations, my reviews of nutrition media coverage, a monthly Ask Me Anything post, plus exclusive articles (recent articles include The History of Disaster Dieting, Can You Be Healthy and…
I’m sharing my thoughts on how to stay in shape during the holidays. This blog post is titled The Man aka search purposes, so please read on for my full thoughts 😉 Hello friends! what are you doing I hope you had a lovely week! I have a few meetings this morning and can’t wait to put up our Christmas tree tonight! For today’s post, I wanted to talk about staying fit and “staying in shape” during the holidays. The festive season is a magical time full of joy, gatherings and celebrations. With everything going on, it can be easy…
Newcells Biotech (“Newcells”), a leading drug discovery partner specializing in development in vitro custom analytics models and services to improve forecasting in vivo human results, announced today that it has raised an additional 1.2 million £ from existing investors Mercia Ventures, Northstar Ventures and North East Finance. Newcells is focused on driving expansion and technological innovation in response to increased market demand for New Approach Methods (NAMs) in drug discovery. Following rapid growth in 2023/4, including the launch of a state-of-the-art imaging suite to accelerate data generation, the additional funding supports an ambitious commercial strategy. The funds will be used…
Healthy boundaries are essential to maintaining a strong, happy relationship. They allow each person to feel safe, respected and valued. In this guide, we’ll explore what healthy boundaries mean in relationships, why they’re important, and how to set them in a positive way. 1. What are healthy boundaries in relationships? Healthy boundaries are the boundaries we set for each other in a relationship. They help each person feel respected by ensuring that everyone’s needs and comfort levels are recognized. These boundaries can cover physical space, emotional sharing, time commitments, and more. In a healthy relationship, boundaries aren’t about control—they’re about…
Love it or hate it, one thing’s for sure, Elf on the Shelf has become a holiday tradition. Kids of all ages love waking up every morning to see what trouble the elves have been up to during the night. But, why stress when you can have someone do the work for you? With these Elf on the Shelf kits, 2024 will be the best (and easiest) Christmas yet! What if creative elf scenes aren’t your strong suit? What if you just laid down at 11:58 PM and realized you weren’t moving the puck? If the elf appears on December…
Sarah Rice BSc. (Hons), MCOptom (UK), MHP, NNPNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month, and while new TCR research in type 2 diabetes is published almost every month, data on type 1 diabetes remain relatively rare in academic publications. Recent months have seen an upward trend in publications on TCR in type 1 diabetes, giving much-needed attention to this area.Type 1 diabetes more often affects a younger population. It is an autoimmune condition that attacks the beta cells of the pancreas and dramatically reduces insulin production. This insulin deficiency leads to hyperglycemia and other symptoms that require insulin self-medication in order to…