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Protein is an important macronutrient that helps keep you full, contributes to muscle growth, and aids in weight loss efforts. If you don’t eat enough protein, you may feel extra hungry and crave sugary foods. And without proper planning, you may be eating less protein than you need on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Most active people need at least 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight (0.54 to 0.72 grams per pound) per day. For a 150-pound person, that’s about 80 to 100 grams of protein per day. So how do you eat so much vegetarian protein…
last update May 10, 2024 (originally published February 26, 2019) His “standard” image one The exercise professional is constantly evolving, as is the fitness industry itself, and concerns about body image abound. This is due, at least in part, to the fact that by building a better, more effective and the higher performing body is part of the fitness activity. On the other hand, fitness is not just for it physical body—at least that one it should not is. Unfortunately, questions like, “what should a personal trainer be like?” and “what is the ideal physique for personal trainers?” are still…
Through high-tech imaging and virtual reality, a University of South Florida medical engineering professor is creating a detailed map of the brain that can be used to better understand developmental disorders such as autism and provide earlier, more effective treatments for brain injuries and diseases. Funded by a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, George Spyrou is expanding his four decades of brain research to focus on the part of the brain that processes sound, called the calyx of Held—the largest nerve terminal in the human brain. . Hearing impairment is often the source of symptoms in…
Part 4 — The Neuroscience of the Male Brain In Part 1, I answered the questions, “Men and mental health, what are we missing?” Part 2 focused on how “mental health crises put everyone at risk”. In Part 3, I explored Gender-Specific Therapy and Men’s Therapy. In Part 4, I’ll share recent research from leading neuroscientists. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is one of the world’s leading neuroscientists. In 1996 she suffered a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. It took her many years to fully recover, but what she learned can help us all change our lives…
At Healthworks Group, we strongly believe in equality for ALL and that love is love, with no ifs, ands, or buts. June is dedicated as Pride Month internationally, dating back to the first Pride Parade in 1970, marked by the anniversary of Stonewall Rebellion. We celebrate, preach and educate about the importance of LGBTQ+ equality and rights all month long and in June for pride month, we shout it from the rooftops! Boston Pride for the People: June 8 We are excited to parade and celebrate his return Boston Pride for the People Festival & Parade on Saturday June 8.…
We all do it: brush our hair, examine our faces in the mirror, check our smile…hoping we look better. And we all get them: little scars, wrinkles and spots that make us feel less confident than we want. It’s natural to want to be confident about how we look. So it’s no surprise that in a recent, wide-ranging survey of 14,584 cosmetically conscious adults conducted by the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and noted inNational Library of Medicine, 81% of respondents said they would be willing to invest in improving their appearance. This quest for self-improvement has led to the popularity of…
By Mara Gaudette, MS, CGC, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby My friend Jocelyn, recently (and unexpectedly!) pregnant called in a bit of a panic. Her cardiologist was changing her high blood pressure medication now that she was pregnant. Jocelyn was still waiting for her asthma doctor to call her, but she felt that her asthma treatment plan was another of the many changes she needed to make to cope with the pregnancy. “Does anything stay the same?” asked. Jocelyn was relieved to learn that at least in the case of asthma, the answer is, often, YES! The general thinking is that…
Intermittent fasting has rapidly grown in popularity as a sustainable approach to weight management and overall health improvement. This eating pattern, which alternates between eating and fasting periods, is not only about choosing what to eat but also when to eat. By emphasizing time-restricted eating, many find it simpler to limit calorie intake without the need for complicated diet plans. In fact, the benefits of intermittent fasting extend beyond just weight loss. Research suggests that this method of eating can improve overall metabolic health, improve brain function, and even possibly extend lifespan. It also aligns well with human circadian rhythms,…
A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, reported May 23 in Science, were the result of a multi-institutional collaboration known as PsychENCODE, established in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health, which seeks new understandings of genomic influences on neuropsychiatric disease. The study was published alongside related studies in Science, Science Advances and Science Translational Medicine. Previous research has shown a strong link between a person’s genetics and the likelihood of developing neuropsychiatric disease, says Mark…
Welcome to exploring a surprising health phenomenon: developing allergies later in life. Often, we associate allergies with childhood, but many adults are suddenly sneezing, itching, or struggling with other symptoms they’ve never experienced before. This blog aims to demystify why allergies can occur at any age by providing information on the biological and environmental factors at play. Whether you’re a lifelong allergy sufferer or new to the world of histamines and antihistamines, this post will arm you with knowledge and tips to effectively manage these late-onset allergies.What are allergies? Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance—such…