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HOW TO TRANSITION WINTER TRAINING INTO SPRING ENDURANCEMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESEmbrace the Spring Fitness Rebirth!With the arrival of spring, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and embrace a fresh start in your gym. Transitioning from winter workouts to spring routines is the perfect way to rejuvenate the body and mind. Let’s explore the key steps to prepare for a smooth transition into the new season.Before we introduce a new Total Gym workout, let’s discuss how to make a smooth transition by making small adjustments to your current program. This will help pave the way for progress towards…
A panel of experts in multiple sclerosis (MS) research recommends a structured approach to studying mechanisms of exercise training to improve outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS). In a review article, “Focusing on the neural mechanisms of the benefits of exercise in multiple sclerosis,” (doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2024.105633) published in Multiple sclerosis and related disorders on April 16, 2024, emphasize the value of adopting an experimental medicine framework to optimize the development, evaluation, and implementation of exercise interventions in MS rehabilitation. MS is a chronic and often disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that impairs motor and cognitive function, affecting millions…
As we come to the end of Schizophrenia Awareness Week, we share the inspiring story of Sandra and Kym, a committed couple whose journey of life together was shaped by Kym’s diagnosis of schizophrenia. Their story is one of resilience, love and an unwavering commitment to understanding and supporting each other through every challenge and triumph. “Among other things, I am a wife and a mother first. I have a doctorate, so my husband calls me doctor,” Sandra begins. Kym, a former nurse, shares a life filled with different interests with Sandra. Both garden, read, love cinema, interior design, visual…
Recent Nutrients journal study reviews the potential beneficial effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on anxiety, depression, stress, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Study: The potential effects of the ketogenic diet in the prevention and co-treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder: From basic research to clinical practice. Image credit: artem evdokimov / Shutterstock.com The health benefits of KD The KD is characterized by low carbohydrate, high fat, and moderate protein, accounting for 5–10%, 65–80%, and 20–25% of total energy, respectively. Several studies have shown the benefits of KD in the management of various pathological conditions. For example, KD…
Retinol and retinaldehyde stand out for their proven effectiveness and unique benefits for fighting wrinkles, evening skin tone and reversing sun damage that begins to set in with age. But, between retinol and retinaldehyde, which should you choose to correct the skin’s aging process? Should you choose the tried and tested retinol, which has been around for a long time, or the newer and milder retinaldehyde, which promises faster results? This article delves into these two specific retinoids, shedding light on their mechanisms, benefits, and considerations, offering insight into how they can be harnessed to maintain skin’s youthful glow over…
Have you ever gone to the bathroom after sex, or looked at your fresh white sheets and noticed some blood? Seeing blood after sex can be worrying, especially if you’re not on your period. Is it something to worry about? Known as “transcavitary bleeding,” bleeding after sex can be caused by a multitude of reasons. And while most of the time it’s nothing to worry about, it’s something to watch out for. Postpartum bleeding is not associated with your period and is usually not painful. If you have pain during or after sex, you may have another condition such as…
Pregnancy takes a toll on your entire body and mind. Thanks to the rising hormones of pregnancy, it makes you feel bloated and tired. You may also have to deal with emotional ups and downs. In addition, pregnancy hot flashes cannot be denied. Along with the physical changes in pregnancy, when it’s hot outside, feelings of sweat and heat exhaustion in pregnancy are also normal. To keep yourself cool during pregnancy, in addition to drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water during pregnancy, nutrient-rich coconut water is good for you. So, the health benefits of drinking coconut water during pregnancy…
Screenshot I just got back from Salt Lake City where the annual Today’s Spring Dietitians Symposium was held. Here is a quick recap. GLP-1 Meds and You I attended a session on weight management and new concerns and considerations for those taking GLP-1 medications. Dr. Su-Nui Escobar spoke about nutritional therapy for patients taking GLP-1 drugs. Many people taking these medications need some special care when planning meals and snacks. Dr. Escobar emphasized the importance of meal planning to ensure a healthy meal pattern in these patients who often have a poor appetite. Gen Z’s perceptions of food and health…
High-quality whey protein supports an active lifestyle by helping muscle recovery and growth after training. Sourced from grass-fed cows, it offers superior nutritional benefits, including increased levels of omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid. This supports natural recovery and aligns with sustainable agricultural practices, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking to optimize their diet while minimizing environmental impact. The importance of protein for an active body Your body needs protein for everything from building muscle to fueling vital processes. Exercise creates tiny tears in the muscles, and protein helps repair them. Whey protein, a fast-absorbing complete protein, is an excellent choice…
A small antibiotic called plectasin uses a novel mechanism to kill bacteria. By assembling into large structures, plectasin latches onto its target on the surface of the bacterial cell, comparable to how the two sides of Velcro form a bond. A research team, led by structural biologist Markus Weingarth and biochemist Eefjan Breukink at Utrecht University, has mapped how the Velcro structure is formed. Their discovery was published in the scientific journal Nature Microbiologyreveals a new approach that could have broad implications for the development of antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. The research team studied the function of plectasin, an…