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Originally published in April 2018. I continue to discuss how collagen affects our bodies and skin and what its role is as we age. Updated as of May 1, 2015. Collagen is one of the most important nutrients that plays a major role in how youthful your skin looks. There are many well-documented articles and research that prove the importance of collagen’s role in antiaging skin care. So, let’s take a look at understanding this nutrient and how to get it from our food. What is collagen? It is the most abundant protein in the body! Collagen is found in…
Right after sex. In a silent yoga studio. Getting off the train at Wimbledon. Leaving a meeting. In a GCSE maths exam. Yes, these are all places where our Instagram gang has been queuing. Want to know what queefing is? For the uninitiated: fanny farts, fanny flutters, vaginal flatulence or the more cheeky vart all refer to the same thing: the noisy expulsion of air from the vagina. Sometimes they appear as a veiled reference to pop culture (see this front bottom crack in Ghostbusters fronted by Melissa McCarthy or Kourtney Kardashian frankly impressive claim) and many of us have…
The Mediterranean diet (MD) is recognized worldwide as a healthy and effective aid to weight management and overall health. A recent study published in Advances in Nutrition explores the available evidence on how consumption of MD during pregnancy affects perinatal health. Study: Association between maternal Mediterranean diet and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image credit: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock.com The health benefits of MD MD is associated with high consumption of whole grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish, olive oil and fruit. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, MD has been shown to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease (CVD),…
This blog was originally posted on November 27 from health.gov. We’ve all heard the popular saying, “You are what you eat,” but have you ever stopped to think about what that really means for your body, mind, and spirit? How can we expand our thinking about the relationship between food/nutrition and physical health care to include emotional health and well-being? Can we develop interventions that go beyond traditional mental health and substance use treatments and incorporate social determinants of health and food/nutrition to better promote mental health, prevent disease, and promote recovery? What policies need to change so that we…
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicineresearchers examined fasting glucose (FG) variability in nondiabetic adults using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), assessing its impact on diabetes classification and its association with clinical measures. Study: Continuous glucose monitoring and intraindividual variability in fasting glucose. Image credit: Suriyawut Suriya / Shutterstock Record The global increase in prediabetes and diabetes poses significant health risks and economic burdens. Diagnosis is mainly based on elevated fasting plasma glucose (PFG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) or random plasma glucose in symptomatic individuals. However, OGTT is often bypassed due to its…
Watching your loved ones slowly lose their cognitive abilities and the characteristics that make them so special is absolutely heartbreaking. Dementia has a way of taking your loved one away from you even when they are still alive. According to the World Health Organization, WHERE, dementia is the 7th leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability among the elderly worldwide. Dementia is not only more common in women, but women also provide 70% of care hours for people with dementia, meaning it disproportionately affects women whether they are patients or caregivers. As dementia is a…
A new year calls for new intentions: I love a fresh start! Here is the word of the year for 2024, along with the vulnerable apocalypse for Why I chose it and the tools I use to make it happen. How to choose a word of the year My “words of the year” were all born from some source of pain. Last year’s word was curiosity, and I chose it because I felt like I was living life (both professionally and personally) with blinders on, completely in my head. In order for my team and I to expand our understanding…
Beat the Chill: Warm Up with A Total Gym “Layered training”Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESWith the winter chill still upon us, it’s tempting to curl up under the blankets and hibernate until spring. But fear not! With the trusted Total Gym by your side, you can beat the winter blues and keep the muscles burning, even when it’s cold outside.Let’s face it, cold weather can kill our motivation to hit the gym or go for a run. But with a Total Gym workout, you have the perfect solution in the comfort of your own home. Say goodbye to icy roads…
Metrion Biosciences Limited (“Metrion”), the specialist ion channel and cardiac safety contract research organization (CRO) and drug discovery company, and Enamine Ltd (“Enamine”), the global leader in providing small molecules and early discovery services of drugs, announced that Metrion has enhanced its high-throughput screening (HTS) services by adding access to Enamine compound libraries. The Enamine compound library collection is the largest in the world and includes libraries of both CNS and ion channel-focused targets. Libraries can be partitioned into distinct screening sets, allowing increased flexibility and efficiency in screening and target identification. In addition, “analog by catalog” from stock Enamine…
It’s the start of a new academic year and a new group of students will start studying towards GCSE. After two years, they will take exams with important consequences: the results can allow them to continue their education or continue in certain careers. Part of the job of teachers is to encourage their students to pay attention and participate fully in the lessons in order to achieve the best grades possible. They may stress to them how important it is GCSEs are for their future. For example, teachers may point out how good grades can lead to access to college…