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Wearable trackers and monitors (like smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated. For people living with heart disease, they can provide important information, including updates on heart rate and rhythm abnormalities. But a recent study published in Journal of the American Heart Association It found that using wearable devices to monitor heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation – an irregular heartbeat – can actually make people more anxious about their health. It’s a catch-22: the wearable device can help you better manage your chronic heart condition, but using it could cause you stress — which is bad for these conditions. So…

A new study finds that eating an egg a day could reduce your chances of developing dementia, while eating too few or too many eggs may not be as beneficial. Learn more about how this affordable, nutrient-dense food can protect your brain health. Study: Association between egg consumption and dementia in Chinese adults. Image credit: MasAnyanka / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers investigated the association between egg consumption and dementia among Chinese adults through a population-based case-control study. Their results show that eating eggs daily may reduce the risk of dementia, but eating too many…

Remember the scene in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ when Alice nibbles on a mushroom to keep herself from getting too big or too small? That’s pretty much the thought process behind microdosing. You don’t take enough of the psychedelic drug to experience a real noticeable change, but the small dose can have mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety and depression. Interest in microdosing and magic mushrooms seems to be at an all time high right now. A recent one report found that 8 million people in the US were using psilocybinthe psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms, last year. And approx half…

Is there anything worse than irritating sensitive skin while shaving? If you’ve ever wondered why shaving seems to make your sensitive skin red, itchy and uncomfortable – no matter how careful you try to be – you’re not alone. Especially when it comes to sensitive areas like the armpits and bikini line, shaving irritation can be a real pain. Fortunately, there are ways to make your shaving routine more enjoyable and deal with post-shave irritation more effectively. Irritation of sensitive skin with shaving: Why does it happen? Sensitive skin reacts more strongly to external factors and shaving is no exception.…

A woman’s body undergoes many significant changes during her lifetime, many of which can have an impact on her sexual health and general well-being. For example, when a woman enters menopause, her estrogen and other steroid hormone levels decline. This can lead to changes in her vulva and vaginal tissues that can lead to vaginal dryness, less vaginal elasticity and burning or pain during intercourse – a condition known as vulvar atrophy (VVA)/the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) ). About 50% of postmenopausal women experience VVA/GSM, many of whom may not expect it. Tami Rowen, MD, MS, Ob/Gyn who specializes…

Sarah Rice BSc. (Hons), MCOptom (UK), MHP, NNPNeuroinflammation is a common underlying feature of many neurological disorders, which may include neurodegenerative, psychiatric and trauma-related conditions. While there are many factors that contribute to these conditions, studies are emerging that show common themes in the pathophysiology, which include brain hypometabolism, immune responses, and inflammatory processes.Recent work demonstrates emerging interest in ketogenic diet applications in a range of neurological disorders where neuroinflammation is a key feature.Monda et al. discuss the role of inflammation in triggering immune responses, which can be influenced by various factors such as environmental (diet, exposure to infections, gut…

Running a business takes a lot of mental energy and is often exhausting. Coming up with a business idea, launching it and implementing it through the ups and downs can leave you feeling stressed and down . To build a successful and sustainable business over time, you need to keep your mind, brain, body and soul healthy. So how is it possible? In this article, we’ll look at mental health tips for business owners to help keep their brains and minds together and in perfect health. 12 Mental Health Tips for Business Owners Here are twelve mental health tips for…

When researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate cancer, they knew they had to understand how this genetic change drove the cancer and how to target it with therapy. In two new publications, both published at Cell Reports Medicinedo both, describing the mechanisms of how changes in the CDK12 gene drive prostate cancer development and reporting a promising knockdown agent that targets CDK12 and a related tumor-killing gene. The researchers previously found loss of the CDK12 gene in about 7% of patients with metastatic prostate cancer, suggesting that this change…

The pistol squat is the ultimate test of lower body strength, balance and mobility. Unlike regular squats, this awkward exercise requires you to lower your body on one leg while keeping the other leg stretched straight out in front of you. It’s a full-body challenge that pushes your limits and exposes any weaknesses, from strength imbalances (especially single-leg strength deficits) to mobility limitations. If you’ve ever tried to make one, you know it’s no easy feat. This is why pistol squats often become a leg exercise for fitness enthusiasts—it’s as much about finesse as it is about functional fitness.Whether you’re…

Every day, there is another innovation, another new launch in the beauty market. Face masks or face packs are one such category that has been explored the most, with different textures, skin types, concerns and what not. Be it a neem face mask for oily skin or a milk face mask for dry skin, but there is one skin type that is less explored – Sensitive skin. Contrary to common misconception, sensitive skin is a skin type and not a skin condition. This type of skin needs its own type of skin care, ingredients and care, and hence, it will…