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Does intuitive eating mean eating whatever you want, whenever you want, as much as you want? That is certainly what many people believe. The simple answer is “No”. But I also want to give a disclaimer. This disclaimer is it as an adult with bodily autonomy, you have the right to eat as you wish. If you really want to eat lots of cupcakes and chips all day, every day, then I support your right to do that. If you really want to eat plenty of salmon and broccoli all day, every day, then I support your right to do…
Getting enough protein in your diet isn’t always easy. The average person needs about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, which amounts to about 58 grams per day for a 160 kg person. And if you work out regularly and want to increase muscle mass, you will need to even more than that — about 1.2 to 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, depending on your training. Fortunately, there are some simple swaps and tricks you can implement to increase your protein intake without overhauling your entire diet. Here’s how…
Our skin – the body’s largest organ – provides the first line of defense against infection and many other threats to our health. Decades of research have shown that a wide range of diseases can occur or worsen when the skin cannot form an effective barrier. Now, experts in human genetics and asthma research at Cincinnati Children’s report discovering a new molecular signaling pathway that plays a key role in maintaining our skin barrier. The extensive findings may eventually lead to new ways to prevent and treat inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis (AD or eczema) and psoriasis. The…
Weight gain is a natural part of life for women over 50 and often factors such as age, activity levels, loss of muscle mass, diet, metabolism and even menstrual cycle all can make you gain a few extra pounds. Fortunately, the right changes to your daily routine and eating habits can help you lose weight and keep it off long-term. The fitness experts at Full shape teamed up with LivingBetter50.com to share their top 10 tips for women who want to lose weight sustainably: 1. Cut back on sugar and carbs Sugar and carbohydrates are a key part of a…
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Written by Maïmouna Balde BahResearch Fellow, Population Council Inc, Nairobi, Kenya Growing up in Guinea, where FGM is widespread, dissenting voices against the practice were rare and which usually comes from “out”. By exploring the history of the fight against FGM/C, my aim is to inspire African change makers to reclaim the legacy of previous generations. Celebrating past initiatives led by Africans reinforce their legitimate role as leaders at the forefront of ongoing efforts to enable change in them communities and beyond. The African-led Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is characterized as a diverse network of diverse…
Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone can only have just turned 25, but standing on the starting line in the Olympic stadium is nothing new for her.As a 16-year-old, the New Jersey native broke the junior world record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 54.15 at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. That punched her ticket to the Rio Games, where she reached the semifinals. She came back even stronger at the Tokyo Games. won the 400-meter hurdles, edging American teammate Dalilah Muhammad by 0.12 seconds. He was also part of the gold 4x400m relay team in Tokyo with Muhammad, Alison Felix and…
When it comes to juggling the use of digital technology for both work and family, women are at greater risk than men of ‘digital overload’, according to new Lancaster University research. The study, which has important implications for the unequal division of digital labor between the sexes, highlights that women are more likely than men to frequently use information and communication technologies (ICTs) both at work and in family life.This “digital double burden” of work and family increases the potential risk of “digital overload and burnout” for women.The new research, led by Lancaster University’s Professor Yang Hu, in collaboration with…
Shoulder exercises are vital for building upper body strength, enhancing athletic performance and improving overall posture. The shoulder joint, known as the glenohumeral joint, is one of the most flexible and complex joints in the body. It allows for a great range of motion, but that flexibility also makes it prone to injury. To develop strong, stable shoulders, it’s essential to incorporate a variety of exercises that target all three heads of the deltoid—anterior, lateral, and posterior—as well as the surrounding stabilizing muscles. Understanding the anatomy of shoulder exercises Before diving into the best shoulder exercises, it’s important to understand…
Are you in a slump or bombarded with negative thoughts? Founder of The Happy NewsEmily Coxhead reveals five tips on how to be happier Firstly, there is no simple way to ‘be happier’, happiness doesn’t come from a specific place or person or thing (although, cups of tea and lying on a beach would definitely be at the top of the list for me) . We need to try to move away from this idea that after our next vacation, pay rise, new purchase, we will be happier because if there is an underlying problem, stressful thoughts or feelings or…