Author: healthtost
As a health coach and longtime YouTuber and fitness influencer at Sarah Fit, I’ve spent years navigating the ups and downs of wellness trends. Over time, I’ve realized that some of the advice I used to offer—and even follow myself—has changed. It’s important to me to be transparent about these changes because I want you to benefit from the most up-to-date health and wellness strategies. I actually just recorded a full podcast episode on this topic just for you on my new “Fitness to Influence” podcast. In the episode, you’ll hear some of the advice I used to give in…
Are you pregnant and wondering if it is safe to lift heavy weights? One of the most common misconceptions regarding pregnancy and fitness is that women should avoid lifting weights altogether. But is it really so? Today I will dive into the world of pregnant women and weight lifting and explore the benefits and risks associated with it. Two very common questions in pregnancy are: 1. How heavy can I lift in pregnancy? 2. Should I do planks in pregnancy? Not only are these questions asked by pregnant women, but personal trainers ask the same questions too! One of our…
My son, now four, loves to draw people with very long necks, long oval eyes, a dot for a nose, a jagged line for a mouth, and sometimes there is a torso, sometimes arms and legs come straight out of the neck. He puts marker on paper, or chalk on the sidewalk and just does it. There is no pause. No doubt. No I’m worried it won’t turn out the way I imagine or what if no one likes this? I can remember a defining moment for me. As a child, from the age of seven or eight, I sewed…
Research finds that 30 minutes of vigorous daily exercise can counteract some of the aging effects of prolonged sitting, although reducing sitting time remains essential. Study: A twin analysis of early aging biomarkers and associations with sitting time and physical activity. Image credit: Stock-Asso/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in PLoS ONEa group of researchers investigated the interaction between physical activity intensity and sedentary behavior in influencing health outcomes, focusing specifically on cardiovascular and metabolic biomarkers in adults aged 28-49 years. Background Sitting for longer periods has become common in developed countries due to changes in the work environment and…
You expect your skin to change with age — but you might not have expected thinning lips. Usually, we focus on the fine lines around the eyes, the wrinkles on the forehead and those marionette lines from our nose to our mouth. But one day, we go to put on our lipstick and… what happened? Or maybe we see a picture of ourselves and are surprised that our lips have almost disappeared! Why is this happening? And what can we do about it? Why does aging bring thin lips? Many changes occur in the skin that can make it appear…
It is well known that it is important to know which oils and fats are healthier to eat and cook with. Perhaps just as important, but often less discussed, is how we cook with these oils.Cooking oils in the wrong way for the types of fats they contain can damage them and turn what would otherwise be a healthy choice into one that supports inflammation and contains carcinogens.But with a little knowledge and a few easy swaps, the right oils for the right meals can be both delicious and healthy.What is “Smoke Point” and why is it important?When we talk…
A trio of research papers by Stanford Medicine researchers and their international collaborators is transforming scientists’ understanding of how the small circles of DNA -? until recently dismissed as unimportant -? are key factors in many types of human cancers. The papers, which will be published simultaneously on Nature on November 6, detailed the prevalence and prognostic impact of the cycles, called ecDNA for extrachromosomal DNA, in nearly 15,000 human cancers. highlight a new mode of inheritance that overturns a fundamental law of genetics. and describe a cycle-targeting cancer therapy already in clinical trials. The team, collectively known as eDyNAmiC,…
Eating dark chocolate for sex can help boost your libido in no time. See how you can include it in your diet and improve your sex life.What makes someone good in bed depends on many things, but certain aphrodisiacs can help you improve things. Eating dark chocolate for sex can be beneficial as it helps increase your libido. Not only is it a great gift for your partner, but it can do wonders for your sex life too! From improved blood flow to stress reduction, consuming it can provide rewarding results. So if you’re looking to spice things up in…
Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? These pockets of the world are known for having citizens who live extremely long, healthy lives. Some of these locations may sound familiar: Okinawa, Japan (home of Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid!). Sardinia, Italy. Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. Ikaria, Greece. These locations have a higher percentage of people living longer because of their diet of local whole foods, high vegetable consumption, low incidence of disease, rich social interactions, low stress, and plenty of physical activity. Books, documentaries, and countless news articles have championed these societies, and millions upon millions of health-conscious people…
Former President Donald Trump’s election victory and imminent return to the White House will likely bring changes that will cut the nation’s public health insurance programs — increasing the uninsured rate while imposing new barriers to abortion and other reproductive care. The reverberations will be felt far beyond Washington, D.C., and could include an erosion of the Affordable Care Act’s consumer protections, the imposition of work requirements in Medicaid and funding cuts to safety net insurance, and challenges to federal agencies that protect public health. Abortion restrictions may be tightened nationwide with a possible attempt to limit the mail order…