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What does Foam Rolling do? Whatever your specific fitness goals, cultivating full-body physical health isn’t limited to a cardio or strength training routine. Foam Rolling is a complementary practice that can support your physical health in just this way. But what exactly does foam rolling do? Foam rolling uses a dense foam roller to perform what is known as auto-myofascial release or SMRwhich can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain by targeting your connective tissue. Foam rollers seem simple enough to use, but there are certain techniques that can maximize the natural benefits you get from them. Below, we’ll discuss…

Magic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks like pulling a bunny out of a hat or sawing someone in half, but sound-based tricks are rare. A new article published in the journal Cell Press Trends in Cognitive Sciences on October 4 explores why creating a magical experience using only sound can be challenging and highlights the importance of making magic accessible to people who are blind. Since magic is about the conflict between our perceptual processes and our beliefs, we should be able to experience magic in other senses, but it…

As women, we often hear about the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection. However, for black women, despite significant improvements in breast cancer care, an alarming gap in outcomes remains between black and white women: systemic racism. The role of systemic racism and sexism cannot be ignored in understanding these inequalities. Social and economic factors, often influenced by systemic racism, can create barriers to timely, high-quality health care. In addition, the ongoing experience of racism and discrimination leads to chronic stress or “allostatic overload,” which can have real, physical effects on health outcomes. Related story Even treatable types…

Achieving flawless skin may seem like a mystery to some, but it really starts with a solid routine, a healthy lifestyle, and some simple, yet powerful habits. As a skincare expert, I’ve spent years perfecting the art of glowing skin, and today, I’m sharing my top 10 skincare tips to help transform your complexion. 1. Healthy Diet What you put into your body is just as important as what you put on your skin. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins provides the nutrients your skin needs to stay glowing. Foods rich in antioxidants, such…

What do you have on your nightstand? If you’re anything like us, you have a sex toy or two (or more) on hand. Sex toys are a great way for both individuals and couples to enhance pleasure and explore their sexuality, but they can also pose some health risks if mishandled—especially when it comes to vaginal infections . Let’s dive into the connection between sex toys and vaginal infections, such as yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and sexually transmitted infections (STDs), and talk about what you can do to prevent these infections .Sex toys and your…

In this video, we’ll guide you through safe and effective post-pregnancy pelvic floor exercises to help you regain strength and stability after giving birth. These exercises are essential for postpartum recovery, focusing on core strengthening and pelvic floor health. Whether you want to improve your posture, prevent pelvic floor problems, or simply regain strength in your abdominal muscles, these exercises are designed to support you on your postpartum journey. Join us as we introduce you to a series of exercises tailored specifically for post-pregnancy recovery. Download the PregActive Pregnancy Coaching APP To download ours FREE PregActive Pregnancy APP go to…

These muffins are a breakfast staple in my house for my vegan husband and 2 year old, and I enjoy them before a morning run! These healthy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are packed with good-for-you ingredients like pumpkin (obviously), flax, soy milk, and whole wheat flour. Because I love this recipe I created this recipe because my picky toddler refused to eat fruits and vegetables. I thought to myself, “How can I hide some good-for-you ingredients in an appetizing package?” The answer was these two healthy ingredients, including pumpkin, flax, soy milk and whole wheat flour, with chocolate chips in…

Share a collection of 10 delicious vegan recipes for Halloween. Hello hello! how are you I hope you had a beautiful morning! I officially feel like I fall here and am so excited for the upcoming Halloween and holidays. What are you up to this month? Have you chosen your costume yet? Halloween, with spooky decorations and playful costumes, is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Amongst the sweet treats and snacks that usually dominate the scene (aaaand do sticky caramel apples ring a bell?), I like to include vegan Halloween-themed treats for friends who are dairy-free…

Radiation therapy techniques have been used for more than a century to treat cancers. Physicists in the Radiation Detector and Imaging group and affiliated with the Biomedical Research & Innovation Center (BRIC) at the US Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility have been pursuing improvements in radiation therapy technology for several years in collaboration with the University’s Proton Cancer Institute Hampton (HUPCI). Now, BRIC physicists are starting a study on how best to promote different types of radiation therapy. BRIC scientists plan to evaluate the ability of accelerator-based proton therapy, such as that offered locally by HUPCI, to…

As we wrap up another busy Recovery Month, I wanted to reflect on this important celebration and share some of our accomplishments this year. Every September since 1989, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized National Recovery Month. These days, it can be increasingly difficult to find someone whose life isn’t touched in some way by the recovery community. This is because the recovery community is vast and diverse. According to data from the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) (PDF | 706 KB), of the 29.0 million adults who perceived they…