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A basic look at one of the most talked about skin care trends: The truth about waterless skin care. Recently, this phrase has become a trend: “Skin care without water.” It’s often framed as the “best” choice for your skin. More potent, less diluted, more targeted…But like many things in skin care, the truth is much more subtle. Let’s break down the truth about waterless skincare: What water actually does in products, how it compares to oil-based alternatives, and what your skin really needs to stay balanced, hydrated and supported. Is water in skincare just a filler? If you’ve ever…
New research highlights the ages at which Alzheimer’s-related brain changes accelerate, offering critical clues about when screening may be most effective. Study: Breakpoints in Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers and Cognition Across the Aging Spectrum: The Mayo Clinic Aging Study. Image credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Alzheimer’s and dementia investigated the specific ages at which Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers and cognitive measures show significant slope changes, providing insight into the timing of early pathological processes across the aging spectrum. Molecular pathology and biomarker development in Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual cognitive decline,…
Fildena is a popular drug that is widely used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). With the active ingredient Sildenafil Citrate, it offers numerous benefits for men seeking to improve their sexual performance and regain their confidence. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the various Fildena benefitshow it works, its uses and important safety issues to be aware of. What is Fildena? Fildena is an oral medication primarily prescribed for erectile dysfunction. It contains sildenafil citrate, which helps increase blood flow to the penis and helps achieve and maintain an erection during sexual arousal. Fildena is available in various strengths, typically…
Man, marketing is everywhere. It’s frustrating – because it does really hard to know what you need versus what is just fluff. Today I want to tell you 5 things you NEED for the third trimester. The good news? These are not very expensive, and many you may already have. I suggest you cut through the fluff and really give you what’s important. In case we haven’t met yet — I’m Hilary, the curly head here at Pulling Curls®, but many of you may know me as The Pregnancy Nurse® also. I’ve been a nurse since 1997 and started doing…
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, political, economic and environmental. While it’s always important to take care of yourself, self-care can be even more important in times of uncertainty. I’m always an advocate for physical and emotional self-care, because if you don’t take care of yourself, who will? Self care is not selfish! But self-care isn’t all about chocolate cake and salt baths. The reality is this True self-care can sometimes be… hard. So I want to offer you some food for thought, as well as some self-care tips for creating or improving an overall…
A new study reveals how lipids released after a meal can sustainably enhance T-cell metabolism, translation and immune performance, with implications for infection research and next-generation cell therapies. Study: Postprandial lipid metabolism sustains T cell immunity. Image credit: Vink Fan / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Naturea group of researchers investigated how short-term postprandial nutritional status affects T cell metabolism, activation, and long-term immune function. Postprandial Nutrition and T Cell Function Can the timing of your last meal affect how effectively your body responds to an infection? The immune system is energy dependent and can be…
Sunscreen labels list both – broad spectrum, UVA, UVB, PA rating. Most people nod without fully understanding what each type of radiation actually does to the skin.Here is the honest, straightforward analysis.The UV spectrum: What are you really being protected from?The sun emits UV radiation in three wavelength ranges:UVA — long wavelength (315–400 nm)UVB — medium wavelength (280–315 nm)UVC — short wavelength (100–280 nm) – absorbed by the atmosphere, does not reach the skinYou need protection from UVA and UVB rays. Here’s what each one does.Protect your skin with Be BodywiseWhat UVB rays do to your skinUVB stands for ultraviolet…
“style=”;” /> I thought “beauty sleep” was one of those things people said when they had matching PJs, eight hours without a break and no kids shouting YouTube shorts at 6.02am. (Hi, Phoebe here – Woohoo Co-Founder, mom of two growing boys, and now parent of a sleep-deprived puppy.) These days, between Woohoo, hormones, family life, and a super-puppy who needs his daily energy burn, sleep seems less like a luxury and more like a minor miracle. But here’s the good news: even if your sleep isn’t perfect, your skin is still doing some pretty smart stuff while you sleep.…
At some point, most of us have been told to “eat healthy.” Sounds simple enough, right? But what that means may look different from person to person. For some, it’s about cutting back on junk food and adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. For others, it may mean watching sodium intake, choosing foods that support heart health, or managing cholesterol levels. Regardless of your health history, eating well is something we’re all encouraged to do, especially during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, when your body supports both you and your baby. But if you’re living with an eating disorder, pregnancy…
Just as the human body relies on organs like the heart or liver for essential functions, cells depend on their own tiny organs, or organelles, to perform vital tasks, including transporting nutrients, removing waste, and regulating genetic activity. Now, a team of UCLA researchers has developed a new method for making programmable artificial organelles inside living cells using RNA as both the material and the blueprint. The approach allows researchers to design droplet-like cellular compartments that assemble in predictable ways and can be controlled in terms of how and where they form, as well as which molecules they recruit. A…