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How many days a week should I run? It’s no secret that running is one of the top ways to improve your cardio and reach your fitness goals. But you may have heard it too Running can lead to injury or exhaustion. So if you’re new to fitness or have recently added running to your routine, you might be wondering: how many days a week should i run? The answer varies depending on goals and fitness level, but experienced runners typically run 3-4 days per week. However, to develop a consistent running habit, consistency and rest are key. In this…

Searching for new ways to fight breast cancer, scientists from the Duke-NUS School of Medicine have uncovered the surprising role of a protein generally associated with cancer growth. They discovered that in estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer, this protein acts as a tumor suppressor. ER+ breast cancer accounts for about 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses, yet nearly 50 percent of women diagnosed with it experience a recurrence after initial treatment. The unexpected finding contradicts long-held views that the protein, known as Gα13, acts as an accelerator of cancer cell growth, as seen with similar G-proteins. This latest…

In recent years, Rates of STI transmission have increased in the UKwith an alarming increase in chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis diagnoses, particularly in Scotland and Wales. The increases are particularly pronounced among older people. Can the changes that occur in the body during menopause make it more likely to get an STD? Keep reading to find out. Worried about STDs? Get tested at a sexual health clinic near you. Why are STDs increasing in the elderly? Some people believe that sexual desires disappear immediately after the age of 60. While this is indeed true for some, for various reasons (including…

Christie Kelf is a spiritual baby, fertility and birth guide based in Melbourne. Her role is to guide you through the spiritual and emotional aspects of fertility and birth to overcome obstacles and be in tune with your ideal reality. Understanding that we are holistic beings and all aspects of ourselves, our relationships, and our inner and outer realities are interconnected, Christie’s work extends far beyond the spiritual and emotional, and fertility and birth. She is able to help you work through physical, relational and personal issues that you may or may not realize are affecting your fertility or…

This post was sponsored by American Frozen Food Institute, but the opinions are my own. Frozen Food: Nature’s Pause Button Fact: Most Americans do not meet the Dietary Guidelines for fruits and vegetables. Frozen foods can make reaching your recommended intake possible (and easier). My latest book encourages consumers to waste less food. Freezing is a food waste solution. It is also a preferred method of food preservation because it maintains the integrity, nutritional value and freshness of food. Frozen foods offer year-round quality and availability. Furthermore, there are indications that frozen foods equivalent in nutrients to fresh and local…

I am sharing a collection of my favorite HigherDOSE productsjust in time for the Labor Day sale!! Starting now, you can use code FITNESSISTA20 for 20% off sitewide (minus packages and full size saunas). Hello friends! Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful morning. I caught a morning workout, grabbed a smoothie and am off to the chiropractor. The rest of the day is business until it’s time to pick up the crew and start the evening routine. Today, I have some exciting news: Higher DOSE started their Labor Day promotion. You know I’ve been a fan of their…

In a recent prospective observational cohort study published in eClinical Medicineinvestigators evaluated a modified total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) regimen in high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) patients in Sweden. They found that the modified TNT regimen achieved similar complete response (CR) rates and lower neurotoxicity compared to the RAPIDO trial, despite treating older patients with more advanced tumors. Study: Total neoadjuvant therapy using short-course radiotherapy and four cycles of CAPOX in locally advanced rectal cancer with high-risk criteria for recurrence: a Swedish nationwide cohort study (LARCT-USA). Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com Background Preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is the standard treatment for LARC,…

August 21, 2024 • Research Highlights Smart watches, smartphones, and other wearable devices are transforming the way we track our physical health and behavior. Researchers are also investigating whether these devices could provide insights into our mental health, with the aim of developing AI tools that can help identify when people need mental health support or professional care. However, research supported by the National Institute of Mental Health suggests that AI tools based on smartphone data may struggle to accurately predict clinical outcomes such as depression in large and diverse groups of people.What did the researchers do?Lead author Daniel Adler…

Today I would like to tell you about a dried flower that is becoming a popular ingredient in skin care products. It’s called Arnica and it’s a plant traditionally used for minor injuries, bruises, and joint and muscle pain. You may have heard of this ingredient if you’ve used a bruise cream, for example. It is extremely good at promoting faster healing times for all kinds of skin irritations. Because of this, it is starting to become well known as an ingredient that can help skin and hair look and feel better. The difference between types of Arnica While Arnica…

Study: Disparity analysis from World Health Organization data on semaglutide, liraglutide and suicidality. Image credit: myskin / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in JAMA Network Openresearchers are investigating the possible link between the obesity drugs semaglutide and liraglutide and suicidal or self-injurious drug side effects. The mental health effects of GLP-1 RAs The global obesity epidemic has increased interest in glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), drugs originally developed for type 2 diabetes (T2D), due to their weight-loss properties. GLP-1 RAs such as liraglutide and semaglutide have gained popularity beyond their original purpose, which has led to global shortages.…