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What is the difference between stim and stim-free pre-workout? Let’s start from the beginning. For decades, designing your workout supplement routine has meant focusing on what to get after your workout—namely, a high-quality protein that will enable muscle repair and stimulate growth. But science has created an exciting new era of pre-workout supplements. The right balance of pre-workout supplements can help boost your performance and bottom line.* But there are many different kinds of pre-workouts in two broad categories: “Stim” and “Stim-free.” Here are the important differences between the two and reasons why one or the other might be better…
A research team at the University of Barcelona Neuroscience Institute (UBneuro) has led a study that describes a new molecular mechanism that affects RNA processing and alters the process of protein synthesis in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The study, which has been conducted in post-mortem patient samples and in animal models of the disease, will help design future treatments to treat this dementia and other neurological disorders. Cristina Malagelada, who led the study, and Genís Campoy-Campos, its first author, published the paper in Nucleic Acid Research. Malagelada is a professor at the UB School of Medicine and Health Sciences…
I have been helping men and women improve their love lives for over fifty years. It’s never been easy to find the right partner or keep our love life growing and deepening over the years. It is even more difficult when we reach middle age and beyond. By the time we reach our forties, many of us have been married and divorced, some of us more than once. We long to find a new partner, but we’ve been burned in the past and don’t want to repeat our mistakes. Even those in a long-term relationship struggle to keep our sex…
Make a difference Giving to Woman’s supports your family, friends and neighbors. It means giving women and babies a chance at a healthy future. The Women’s Foundation is grateful for the support of many donors. Anthony Evans Anthony Evans, MD, PhD, medical director of gynecologic oncology at the Breast & GYN Cancer Pavilion, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive system. Dr. Evans is one of the few gynecologic oncologists in Louisiana. He returns to Woman’s to show his support and appreciation for the hospital’s commitment to excellence. Dr. Evans says, “We have a dedicated…
Does your skin feel rough and flaky all year round? Everyone’s skin goes through occasional bouts of dryness, but a more persistent struggle may be a symptom of your skin type. Read on to learn more about dry skin and find our recommendations for reducing and relieving dryness. What causes dry skin? | Dry skin: 7 signs and symptoms | Why do I have dry skin? | How to fight dry skin on the body What causes dry skin? Like all skin types, dry skin is genetic. It is characterized by an insufficient supply of sebum, which lubricates the skin,…
Young people used to have a lot of sex. For decades, public health campaigns have tried to urge younger people to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections by encouraging regular testing and consistent condom use. Are you worried about STDs? Don’t leave your sexual health to chance. But times are changing. Younger people are having less sex. This phenomenon is complex and driven by a spectrum of forcesincluding increasing social individuation and isolation, reliance on digital technology to build relationships, changing attitudes and fears about sex and consent, a focus on professional and educational development, and fears…
The recent fascination with British royal baby names reveals that Amelia and George have taken the crown as the most popular choices for parents, while the legendary names William and Harry retain their royal allure. The monarchy’s enduring influence on naming trends continues to shape the decisions of new parents across the UK. Short summary: Amelia retains her title as the UK’s top baby girl name, with George climbing high among the babies. William comes in ninth, while Harry falls to seventh in recent name popularity. The royal family has a lasting impact, influencing choices for classic and royally inspired…
I’ve been a vegetarian for over a decade and have struggled with iron deficiency anemia throughout that time, due to an underlying condition. Iron deficiency is not a given for vegetarians, but it is common. If you think you may have an iron deficiency, ask your doctor for a simple blood test. Here are common iron deficiency symptoms that indicate you may not be getting enough iron on a vegetarian diet. What is iron? Iron is a mineral that is essential for hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen to the lungs for breathing and to the muscles for movement. During…
Ultrarunner Vivian Camille learned the hard way how important the right running gear can be. Before her first off-road race, she bought a small, portable water bottle at the starting line, thinking it would be enough to keep her hydrated between aid stations. “We were in the Texas desert—I was running so fast, they hadn’t set up one of the stations yet,” Camille, now a running coach, tells SELF. “I got burned pretty good because I didn’t have enough gear.”Like many trail beginners, he quickly discovered that running off-road requires planning ahead. “You’re going to be in more remote places,…
Waymark, a utility company dedicated to improving access to and quality of care in Medicaid, today published a peer-reviewed study in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Catalyst evaluating the impact of its early intervention model in its first year of service. The study found that Waymark’s early community-based interventions significantly reduced hospital and emergency department (ED) visits and improved both patient goal completion and quality of care in 2023. In this large prospective study, researchers evaluated outcomes from Waymark’s early interventions for 64,278 patients covered by two Medicaid health plans and assigned to 2,298 primary care providers (PCPs) covering…