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The word “freedom” is plastered on signs at Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign rallies. It’s communicated in every sound bite and TV ad, and it’s the punch line of every speech Harris gives—speeches preceded by the official retirement song, Beyoncé’s “Freedom.” As it’s her campaign watchword, a future Harris-Waltz administration must be prepared to truly embrace it—and the weight it carries—in its approach to reproductive rights if it succeeds in its path to the White House, even if means break from a Roe v. Wade- focused mindset and to go further in ensuring fair access to abortion for all Americans.…
It’s been 15 years since Robin Hutchinson launched Healthy Nest Nutrition (HNN), a private nutrition therapy practice in Denver. Robin’s vision to help people eat better to feel better unfolded with a new degree in holistic nutritional therapy. With all three children happily at school, Robin was hard at work from 8:30am. to 2:30 p.m. for years. Then she would run to pick up the kids, carpool and make dinner. It’s been a very busy few years. Since then we have been working towards an evolution in personalized nutrition. Food as medicine It took a minute to connect the dots…
KRAS is the most mutated gene in cancer with mutations occurring in 17%-25% of all cancers, affecting millions of patients worldwide. It plays a key role in tumor growth, as it is important in promoting the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells. Targeting KRAS function is a primary focus of cancer drug discovery. However, currently approved treatments can only address one of the many mutations in the KRAS gene, called G12C, leaving more than half of patients with KRAS-driven cancers without a targeted treatment option. The ACBI3 molecule developed by interdisciplinary teams in the laboratory of Professor Alessio Ciulli and Boehringer…
Therapists will tell you that negative self-talk is a learned habit. Maybe you saw a parent put themselves down a lot and now you do the same. Or you may be talking to yourself because you were bullied a lot as a child. While this may be true for many, it is not true for me. And yet, I still grew up experiencing a lot of negative self-talk for seemingly no reason. I guess on some level it’s a survival mechanism built into my monkey brain. Maybe I’m more of a monkey than I should be. The exact monkey in…
In other words, retinol facial products are nothing short of miracles – but, they must be used properly. If care is not taken, retinol products can cause itchy rashes, seborrheic dryness and a host of other unwanted conditions. So how do dermatologists recommend you use retinol face creams? When should you start using retinol? Retinol is a well-loved anti-aging skin care ingredient that works quite effectively for many people. However, just because it’s effective doesn’t mean you should use it. Retinol is not for everyone, and as such, should not be considered a necessity! While some people’s skin can’t tolerate…
Written by Professor Maria Lohan, Professor of Social Sciences and Health, Queen’s University Belfast If I were Jack is a new comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) program designed to attract boys and address masculinities. The program has proven successful in helping both adolescent boys and girls avoid an unintended pregnancy. If I were Jack it is based on a gender equality approach, also known as a “gender transformative” approach. It is specifically designed to attract men and transform masculinity to be more consistent with gender equality. The World Health Organization (WHO)1 and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…
Elevate your Pickleball game with off-court drillsPart 2: Improve Your Pickleball Game With PilatesMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESPilates, a discipline known for its core strength, flexibility and body awareness, is a game changer for pickleball players. By incorporating Pilates into your training program, you can enhance agility, stability and overall performance on the court.Welcome to Part 2 of a Pickleball series where we focus on how Pilates can elevate your game and prevent injury. Don’t miss Part 1 of basic off-court drills tailored to boost your pickleball performance!Let’s dive into the importance of Pilates and explore how these exercises can…
New research highlights the powerful impact of endurance cycling on fat distribution and cardiometabolic health, emphasizing fitness over calorie restriction for long-term health benefits. Study: Effects of 1,144 km of road cycling performed over 7 days: a cardiometabolic imaging study. Image credit: 24K-Production/Shutterstock.com In a recent cohort study published in American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, Researchers investigated the effect of vigorous cycling on the cardiometabolic profiles, visceral fat and ectopic fat of middle-aged, male recreational cyclists. They found that despite the increased energy intake, the cyclists experienced a significant reduction in visceral fat and fat mass, while maintaining high…
Charlotte and North Carolina in general have the decidedly less-than-ideal distinction of being in the stone belt, an area of the United States stretching from the mid-Atlantic states to the Southeast where kidney stones are most common. Why is this? Well, this is mainly due to the extreme heat we experience throughout the summer and the dehydration that comes with it. This summer heat increases the chances of symptomatic kidney stones, which, if you haven’t already heard, have been likened to childbirth as one of the most important painful events in a person’s life. While some kidney stones, especially those…
Fats are vital for optimal health and bodily function, particularly omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids (EFAs). This is everything you need to know about omega… These fats are defined as essential because our body cannot produce themmeaning we must provide them from the foods we eat and the supplements we take. Omegas are divided into two categories: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) PUFAs are named by their structure, with at least two (poly) carbon-carbon double bonds in their structure and include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are the most biologically important classes of…