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In other words, retinol facial products are nothing short of miracles – but, they must be used properly. If care is not taken, retinol products can cause itchy rashes, seborrheic dryness and a host of other unwanted conditions. So how do dermatologists recommend you use retinol face creams? When should you start using retinol? Retinol is a well-loved anti-aging skin care ingredient that works quite effectively for many people. However, just because it’s effective doesn’t mean you should use it. Retinol is not for everyone, and as such, should not be considered a necessity! While some people’s skin can’t tolerate…
Written by Professor Maria Lohan, Professor of Social Sciences and Health, Queen’s University Belfast If I were Jack is a new comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) program designed to attract boys and address masculinities. The program has proven successful in helping both adolescent boys and girls avoid an unintended pregnancy. If I were Jack it is based on a gender equality approach, also known as a “gender transformative” approach. It is specifically designed to attract men and transform masculinity to be more consistent with gender equality. The World Health Organization (WHO)1 and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…
Elevate your Pickleball game with off-court drillsPart 2: Improve Your Pickleball Game With PilatesMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESPilates, a discipline known for its core strength, flexibility and body awareness, is a game changer for pickleball players. By incorporating Pilates into your training program, you can enhance agility, stability and overall performance on the court.Welcome to Part 2 of a Pickleball series where we focus on how Pilates can elevate your game and prevent injury. Don’t miss Part 1 of basic off-court drills tailored to boost your pickleball performance!Let’s dive into the importance of Pilates and explore how these exercises can…
New research highlights the powerful impact of endurance cycling on fat distribution and cardiometabolic health, emphasizing fitness over calorie restriction for long-term health benefits. Study: Effects of 1,144 km of road cycling performed over 7 days: a cardiometabolic imaging study. Image credit: 24K-Production/Shutterstock.com In a recent cohort study published in American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, Researchers investigated the effect of vigorous cycling on the cardiometabolic profiles, visceral fat and ectopic fat of middle-aged, male recreational cyclists. They found that despite the increased energy intake, the cyclists experienced a significant reduction in visceral fat and fat mass, while maintaining high…
Charlotte and North Carolina in general have the decidedly less-than-ideal distinction of being in the stone belt, an area of the United States stretching from the mid-Atlantic states to the Southeast where kidney stones are most common. Why is this? Well, this is mainly due to the extreme heat we experience throughout the summer and the dehydration that comes with it. This summer heat increases the chances of symptomatic kidney stones, which, if you haven’t already heard, have been likened to childbirth as one of the most important painful events in a person’s life. While some kidney stones, especially those…
Fats are vital for optimal health and bodily function, particularly omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids (EFAs). This is everything you need to know about omega… These fats are defined as essential because our body cannot produce themmeaning we must provide them from the foods we eat and the supplements we take. Omegas are divided into two categories: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) PUFAs are named by their structure, with at least two (poly) carbon-carbon double bonds in their structure and include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are the most biologically important classes of…
Genital bleeding can be a deeply troubling and worrying symptom. While many things can cause genital bleeding, you may want to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection (STD). Some STIs can lead to bleeding, whether it’s between periods, during or after intercourse, or from other parts of the body. Understanding sexually transmitted infections can cause this symptom and recognizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment is vital to maintaining sexual health. This blog aims to shed light on which STDs can cause bleeding, the mechanisms behind this symptom and the importance of seeking medical advice if you…
I’ve seen it often—the glamorous pregnant mom with everyone obsessing over her. Complete strangers open doors for her. The perfect pregnancy photos that garner hundreds of likes on Instagram and Facebook. The comments harp on how glowing she is and everyone exclaims that they can’t wait to meet the baby. I’ve seen all of this happen in every pregnancy I’ve seen — and in my own pregnancy experience. But what I’ve never really seen people acknowledge is the truth that it is pregnancy hard— and that romantic pregnancy can actually be harmful. We live in a society where there is…
After a long day, the last thing you want to do is spend an hour in the kitchen cooking dinner from scratch. That’s where meal prep comes in! By preparing a bunch of food at once, you don’t have to cook individual meals every day. Meal prep is the solution when you want healthy and delicious food but don’t have time to prepare it every day. Now I know what you’re thinking… Meal prepping is too much work and you don’t want to eat the same things every day. But the good news is that you can do it your…
As you may have gathered by now, I love nothing more than escaping to the desert and exploring the great outdoors. And if you’ve read any of my other blog posts, you’ll know how much I absolutely adore the adidas Terrex line women’s walking boots and hiking shoes. I have never come across a pair of walking shoes that fit like a glove (or should I say sock!) from the very first moment you step on them and they have never given me blisters. It is the literal dream. That’s why I wanted my husband to get a good…