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Menopause is official when 12 months have passed since your last period. The average age is 52, but there is a range: 45 to 58 years. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t suddenly wake up one day with hot flashes – there’s a gradual build-up of symptoms in your late 40s, called perimenopause. But because there hasn’t been a ton of serious discussion about menopause until recently, people don’t always know they have classic symptoms. Things like low libido, joint pain, and poor memory are written off as “aging” when in fact a specific process is occurring: your hormone…

Your baby’s skin can seem so sensitive and fragile and many parents feel responsible if something irritates it. A common skin condition in infants is baby heat rash. While this condition can sometimes cause discomfort to your baby, knowing its causes and treatments can help you avoid, recognize and manage it effectively. Here, we’ll explore what baby heat rash is, and its symptoms, causes, types, duration, treatments and prevention. Baby heat rash (also called miliaria, stings or sweat rash) is a skin condition that occurs when the eccrine glands and ducts in the skin that create and release sweat become…

Tossing and turning night after night? You are not alone. Millions of people struggle with insomnia and disturbed sleep (1). While there are many factors that contribute to insomnia, incorporating a relaxing yoga practice into your bedtime routine can make a significant difference. Yoga offers a gentle yet powerful way to relax, reduce stress and prepare your body for restful sleep. Let’s explore a simple yoga sequence designed to help you drift off into dreamland. Yoga poses before bed to relax 13 yoga poses before bed for sweet dreams You may also like: Beyond Flexibility: The Scientific Benefits of Yoga…

Injured teens from marginalized groups treated at pediatric trauma centers are more likely to be tested for drugs and alcohol than white teens, even when injury severity is taken into account, according to a study by researchers at UCLA and at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The findings, to be published on October 4 in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Network Opensuggest that clinician biases could influence the selection of adolescents for biochemical screening at pediatric trauma centers, said Dr. Jordan Rook, a general surgery resident at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and lead author of the study. These…

As I have discussed in previous articles, I have incorporated more machines into my weight training. A few months ago, I wrote about how I use leg extensions along with squats to build beefy quads.Lately I’ve been using another lower body device: the leg press machine.The leg press machine has a reputation for being something you use when you don’t have the cojones to do barbell squats.But it doesn’t have to be an either/or dynamic. The leg press machine is a great supplement to squats and has its own unique benefits.Today we will see what these advantages are and how…

Reading: 5 minutes Hyaluronic acid is everywhere in the beauty world—and with good reason. But if you haven’t really looked into the science behind your skincare, you might be wondering how it works. And especially, how can an acid be hydrating? Don’t worry, though – we’re digging what is hyaluronic acid, how to use it and why it earned its place in Hall of Fame skin care ingredient. Let’s get started. THE BASICS HYALURONIC ACID (HA)WHAT IT IS: HydratorWHAT IT DOES: This moisturizing agent boosts elasticity, supports collagen and elastin, and helps repair skin damage.WHO IT’S FOR: Hyaluronic acid is…

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists he says that nearly 3 out of 4 women experience pain during intercourse at some point in their lives. THE causes of painful penetration it can be physical (such as vaginal bleeding), hormonal (such as menopause), or psychological (such as past trauma) and varies from person to person. While some choose non-penetrative forms of sex, others may look to sexual wellness products such as CBD oils and serums. The most common misconception about CBD is that it gets you high. Recent research shows that CBD has no negative effect on cognition or performance…

For almost five decades, doctors have understood the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy, particularly with the emergence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the 1970s. This condition highlighted the dangers to children exposed to alcohol in the womb, resulting in many women abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy. However, the same caution has not been universally applied to marijuana. In fact, new research suggests a surprising trend: a significant number of women continue to use marijuana during pregnancy, potentially unaware of the risks it may pose to their unborn children. A recent study conducted by National Medical Services (NMS) Labs, a…

If you’re anything like me and love a good bowl of homemade hummus, you’ve probably wondered what the best hummus food processor is for achieving that smooth, creamy texture. Or maybe you’ve even wondered if you really need a food processor—could a blender or even a hand blender do the job just as well? You are in the right place. Over the years, I’ve tried making hummus with just about every kitchen gadget imaginable, from large food processors to compact blenders and even the trusty handheld kind. Let me walk you through what I discovered so you can find the…

Researchers from City St George’s, University of London have used a new ultra-high-precision X-ray scattering technique to reveal the location and identity of metal ions in bacteria that are crucial for antibiotics to work optimally. Many types of bacteria produce an enzyme molecule called topoisomerase IV, which untangles and separates newly replicated DNA into complex structures within the bacteria to allow cells to divide and multiply.Antibacterial medicines called fluoroquinolones – eg delafloxacin – which can kill a wide range of bacteria that “seek” magnesium ions and bind to this complex structure. Once bound, the drug exerts its lethal effects by…