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Wondering how to get a fast metabolism? You’ll need to look not only at what you eat, but when and how you eat—not to mention how other elements of your lifestyle help or hinder your ability to burn calories. In case your food choices and eating habits could use some work, the good news is there is hope. All you need to do is take some expert-backed remedies to get your metabolism working as quickly and efficiently as possible. We asked nutritionists what the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to their metabolism. Plus: the quick fixes you can…
As we age, it’s vital to take care of our mental health just as much as our physical health. However, mental health can often be ignored or dismissed in the context of ageing. This is especially true given the unique challenges that come with aging, such as retirement, health issues, and changes in social support systems. As a result, many older people may experience mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and loneliness. THE World Health Organization stated that people aged 60 and over may double by 2050. However, there is a difference between aging and healthy aging. You may…
Ascending aortic arch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits in patients over 65 years of age with type A acute aortic dissection (ATAAD) as more complex extensive arch repair procedures, according to a study presented today at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting. The finding came from a risk-adjusted analysis of 3,562 patients that looked at long-term survival and surgical reoperation for aortic disease after initial surgery for ATAAD. Patient data are drawn from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD), which contains nearly 8.5 million adult cardiac surgery records and is linked to the Centers for Medicare…
If one of your goals this year is to save money for travel, here are some tips to learn how to create a travel budget, use credit cards wisely, find deals, and save for future trips stress-free. Traveling more this year is officially at the top of my wish list. I’ve been dreaming of wandering the streets of France with a croissant in one hand and a coffee in the other — and of course eating as much cheese as I can while I’m there (cheese is my favorite food!) I’m also hoping to squeeze in a few shorter weekend…
Almost every woman goes through menopause in her life, yet it is rarely talked about. Menopause causes many physical and emotional symptoms that can be difficult to deal with. At times like these, you may feel like there is no solution or that you just have to take it easy. But did you know that certain lifestyle changes and exercises can actually help you during this time and make it easier? Menopause causes a natural drop in estrogen, which directly affects muscle mass, bone density, metabolism and recovery. You will notice that you lose strength much faster during menopause if…
Bridging speed and accuracy in radiation therapy QA Led by Professor Fu Jin, the study addresses a critical challenge in radiation therapy: balancing the computational speed and accuracy of EPID-based dose verification. EPID has emerged as a key tool for real-time in vivo dose verification. However, MC simulation, long considered the “gold standard” for dose calculation, faces a dilemma: increasing the number of simulated particles ensures higher accuracy, but at the cost of significantly longer calculation times, while decreasing the number of particles introduces disturbing noise that compromises the reliability of the results. Built-in MC-DL technology To address this challenge,…
Prenatal care is no longer just about counting clinic visits or performing routine tests. As we move towards 2026, they emphasize updated global guidelines personalized, respectful and evidence-based care—designed not only to support healthy pregnancies but also to improve the overall experience of expectant parents. From flexible visit schedules to a greater focus on nutrition, mental wellness, and social support, prenatal care is evolving in meaningful ways. See what the latest guidelines mean for you. Why Are Prenatal Care Guidelines Changing? Maternal health research over the past decade has shown this quality of care matters as much as quantity. New…
A medically guided approach to overnight skin repair The skin behaves differently at night. While you sleep, blood flow to the skin increases, inflammation decreases, and cell turnover speeds up. Dermatological research shows that DNA repair and barrier recovery are most active during the night, aligning with the body’s natural circadian rhythm. This makes evening routines particularly effective for corrective and regenerative skin care. At About Face Aesthetics, we design nighttime routines that work with this biology. Our approach prioritizes barrier health first, then strategically introduces targeted treatments based on the skin’s needs on a given night. This formulation supports…
If you’re trying to lose weight but still crave cereal for breakfast, the goal is simple: choose what keeps you full so you won’t be hungry again an hour later. What makes a cereal good for weight loss (my criteria) I keep it simple. For weight loss I look for grains that are: Higher in protein (or easy protein addition with Greek yogurt/Skyr/quark)More in fiberNot too high in sugar Now let’s get to the cereal. The best cereals for weight loss Click on any cereal below to go to the details and see why it made the list. Oat protein…
A late study based on more than 15 years of national outcome data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) suggests that the two most commonly used multiartery coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) strategies—bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) and single internal thoracic artery (BITA) and single thoracic artery—long-term overall survival, with significant differences that arise depending on the age of the patient. The findings were presented as a late abstract at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting, the world’s leading forum for research and innovation in cardiothoracic surgery. The study, led by Thomas Schwann, MD, of Corewell…