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A new study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that many high-risk cases of non-metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought. The study, published in JAMA Network Openfound that nearly half of high-risk prostate cancer patients previously classified as nonmetastatic by conventional imaging actually have metastatic disease when evaluated with advanced prostate-specific antigen-positron emission tomography (PSMA-PET), which suggests that traditional imaging may underestimate how far the cancer has spread in many cases. “Our study demonstrates the critical role of PSMA-PET in the accurate staging of prostate cancer, which can significantly influence treatment…
These are times when there is a lot of chaos, confusion and conflict in our lives and in the world. We need supportive programs that can help us survive, thrive and prosper in these times when old systems are breaking down and new, more sustainable ones are being created. People have been walking for a long time, before we were even human. I walk every day because it brings me joy. It also reduces stress, prevents depression, and, if done with loved ones—human or canine—can improve your health and help you live a longer, healthier life. When I saw the…
Are you one of those who face dry skin as soon as winter approaches? Dry and flaky skin due to cold weather shifts is very common. To protect our skin from being affected by it, it is necessary to start winter care early. We mean NOW! Winter is a difficult seasonal switch for the skin, often causing dryness and irritation. To make sure hydrated and healthy skin is on its way, it’s important to adapt your winter-specific skincare routine. Here is a great way we have to solve it quickly. Understanding winter skin challenges First, let’s understand how important it…
TODAY IS THE DAY! When you walk into any of Target’s 1,800 US stores, you’ll see Clothing Blogilates right in front, for the first time. BUY BLOGILATES FOR GOAL OMG OMG OMG. It’s always surreal to see my products on the shelves, even four years after my first gear release. But today, after looking at the designs of my clothes in the store, I’m overcome with emotion. Managing two brands simultaneously while navigating a project of this size with a faster turnaround than I’ve experienced was HARD. Probably my most difficult year. But seeing it now… seeing my childhood dream…
New work from Columbia researchers has upended a basic tenet of genetics and revealed why some people who carry disease-causing genes don’t show symptoms. Every biology student learns that every cell in our body (except sperm and eggs) contains two copies of each gene, one from each parent, and each copy plays an equal role in the cell. The new study shows that certain cells are often biased when it comes to certain genes and turn off one parent’s copy. The phenomenon was discovered about a decade ago, but the new study shows how it can affect disease outcomes. The…
Do you have tight pelvic floor muscles that are causing you pain? Maybe it’s time to relax and loosen up your tight vagina. Tight and inflamed vaginal tissue causes painful intercourse (dyspareunia), pelvic pain and mental health concerns. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer. Specific exercises will help you relax down there, making it easier to tighten the vagina naturally. Women’s Sexual Medicine is important and should be discussed. Gentle yoga poses Yoga has been around for hundreds of years and is known for its health and wellness benefits. As you get older, your pelvic floor…
Winter can leave your skin dry, tight and irritated. Luckily, we’re here with expert tips, must-have ingredients, and product recommendations to keep your skin healthy and hydrated all season long. Are dry and dehydrated skin the same? In short, no. We asked Skincare Specialist, Alana, to explain the difference. “Dry skin is a skin type caused by underproduction of oil, otherwise known as sebum,” explains Alana. “It is usually accompanied by symptoms such as tightness, itching, redness and irritation.” “Dehydrated skin, on the other hand, refers to a lack of water in the top layers of your skin. When dehydration…
Abortion, including medication abortion, has been completely banned in Louisiana, except in very limited circumstances, since the Supreme Court’s decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. But anti-abortion lawmakers took things a step further: On Oct. 1, Louisiana became the first state in the nation to classify mifepristone and misoprostol, the two drugs used in medical abortions, as “controlled, dangerous substances.” Possession without a prescription is a felony punishable by high fines and up to ten years in prison. However, both drugs are not only used for abortion care. Healthcare providers use mifepristone and misoprostol to treat a variety of…
For the first time, researchers have mapped how pregnancy changes the brain in unprecedented detail, revealing a transformation as profound as it is fascinating. This groundbreaking study, published in Nature Neuroscienceprovides a deep dive into the neuroanatomical changes that occur during pregnancy and beyond. These changes, part of a process scientists call matrescence, go far beyond hormones. They are neurological—reshaping areas of the brain that enhance empathy, caring, and resilience. If you’ve ever felt like motherhood literally brought you back to life, this study proves you right. Let’s explore how this study reveals the remarkable ways pregnancy transforms your brain,…
January is usually when the dieting industrial complex revs its engines and polishes off its most seductive marketing. This year is no different, except we now have the addition of constant ads from online “wellness” companies selling GLP-1 weight loss drugs. But if you’re not feeling great about your eating habits or exercise, energy levels, or general well-being, the answer is not to try to “fix” your body by changing its size or shape. If your eating habits and exercise habits could benefit from some changes – you may realize that you haven’t been giving your body what it needs…