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When it comes to pregnancy, one of the most important decisions parents expect to make is how to ensure both their health and that of their baby. This becomes even more complicated for those who require medication for mental health conditions. Mental disorders such as depression and anxiety are quite common during pregnancy and psychotropic drugs (those used to treat these conditions) are often prescribed. But how safe are these drugs during pregnancy? Recent research provides some answers, although the picture is not entirely clear. Why mental health matters during pregnancy About 15% of pregnant people experience some form of…
I’m sharing 10 healthy and delicious pumpkin recipes you can enjoy all fall long + I answer all your questions about this nutrient-packed fall superstar. It’s pumpkin season and I’m here for it! While I’m not crazy about an overly sweet Pumpkin Spice Latte, I do love some healthy pumpkin recipes throughout the fall and winter. Recipes for healthy pumpkins I’ve shared my love of pumpkin through many KERF recipes over the years and today I’m bringing them all together in a roundup style post featuring delicious recipes from a few blogger friends. This post is full of pumpkin flavor!…
How many days of rest between workouts? When you’re laser-focused on your fitness goals, it’s not uncommon to let “rest days” sink to the bottom of your priority list. But recovery is just as integral to physical health as the workouts themselves—they help build strength, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injury. So, how many days of rest between workouts does it take to experience these benefits? Ideally, you’ll have 48 to 72 hours of rest between training days. If you love high-intensity workouts, the American Council on Exercise recommends at least 1 full, passive rest day every 7…
Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumor, with a median survival after diagnosis of less than two years and against which current treatments remain ineffective. In recent years, immunotherapies have given patients renewed hope, albeit with relatively modest success. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) managed to identify a specific marker on the surface of cancer cells and generate immune system cells that carry an antibody to destroy them. In addition, these cells, called CAR-T cells, appear to be able to target diseased cells in the tumor…
I feel like I’ve reached a place where I’m not mentally healthy. As in the past, my mental health is so depleted that it no longer exists at all. I guess my ineptitude is what I’m talking about. A man, a brain, can only take so much. Eventually, everyone reaches a breaking point. So what do you do when you get to that point? What do you do when you have no mental health at all? What it’s like to experience Mentla Health Collapse I had a really bad year. I had a personal loss. I had an interpersonal loss.…
Concussion Legacy Foundation Author: Samantha Bureau, PhD In September, we’re coming together to raise awareness about concussions so more people and families know what to do if they or a loved one sustains one. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a hit, bump, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. While concussions are usually not life-threatening, they should still be taken seriously, as the effects of a concussion can be life-changing. This Concussion Awareness Month, we…
Reading: 5 minutes Your 50s are all to be admired. This is the decade where you truly embrace the beauty of your journey — cherishing the relationships you’ve cultivated, the family you’ve built, and the experiences that have shaped you. Now is the time to taste the fruits of your labor and indulge in the simple pleasures that make every day special. Tailor your self-care routine to your desires and choose products that honor and nourish your skin’s evolving needs. It’s time to embrace your journey, exude confidence and enjoy the joy of who you have become. Ready to get…
For as long as I can remember, sleeping apart from your partner – known as a “sleep divorce” – has had a negative connotation. Like the couple may be breaking up or that they have given up on night sex and intimacy. We all have an image in our head of what a healthy couple looks like, and it probably includes sharing a bed every night. But I don’t think that’s true, actually – that sleeping apart spells the doom of the relationship (or sex). At least it doesn’t capture the reality of all couples. I know people who live…
Share some calendar prompts you can use as we wrap up the last part of the year. Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! What are you up to this week? My youngest niece is due this week and I can’t wait! Excited to make some kids meals 🙂 Today, I wanted to talk about something that changed my morning routine: the diary. I’ve always heard people talking about it, but I didn’t want to try it because it felt awkward and uncomfortable. I’m supposed to just… write?? Write about what? What if it’s not good? What if someone read this and was…
Targeting the first 2,000 days of life with integrated strategies can significantly reduce childhood obesity, addressing a global problem with integrated, multi-behavioral solutions. Study: Early life factors influencing obesity and the need for complex solutions. Image credit: Lemonsoup14 / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology, The researchers gathered data from more than 175 publications to elucidate the effects of early life factors on the subsequent development of obesity. The review focuses on evidence from biological, sociocultural, environmental and individual system levels and reveals that the first 2,000 days after conception play an important role…