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We’re saying it: Summer 2024 is the *official* Summer of Champions. Here at Well+Good, we celebrate the incredible athletes, coaches and stories behind the Paris Olympics and US Open tennis championships. Stay informed as we take the spotlight, from the fitness routines and self-care practices of today’s top athletes to the biggest cultural conversations inspired by this summer’s spectacular events. See more Early Friday morning, American sprinter Alyssa Johnson qualified for the 100m hurdles finals at the 2024 Olympics. Then she went to X with a plea: “If anyone wants to buy me 8 tickets so my family can he…
Multiple biological pathways involving organs and the brain play a key role in physical and mental health, according to a new study from UCL, the University of Melbourne and the University of Cambridge. The study, published in Nature Mental Healthanalyzed UK Biobank data from more than 18,000 people. Of these, 7,749 had no clinically significant diagnosed health or mental health conditions, while 10,334 reported a diagnosis of either schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety. Using advanced statistical models, the researchers found a significant correlation between poorer organ health and higher depressive symptoms, and that the brain plays an important role…
Homelessness can happen to anyone, and for the dean, it was a journey that tested his endurance and strength. Having been married for over 22 years, a marital breakdown left him without a home. Dean found himself sleeping rough for three months, living in a park and occasionally in his car, while still trying to maintain a sense of normalcy by going to work every day. “Those 3 months created many challenges for me both mentally and physically,” recalls the dean. “I was still working full time and making sure I didn’t miss a day of work. So, among other…
This article is republished from The Conversation with a Creative Commons license. Read the original article, “The Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025’ is just the latest action plan from a group with over 50 years of history guiding GOP legislation.” It was published before President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. With Zachary Albert As the 2024 presidential election heats up, some are hearing about the Heritage Foundation for the first time. The conservative think tank has a new, ambitious and controversial policy plan, Project 2025which requires a review of US public policy and government. Project 2025 spreads out…
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…