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This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission for your purchase at no cost to you. Feel free to check my disclosure and terms for more information! PUBLISH: March 22, 2024 | By Hilary Erickson The second trimester is often the “sweet spot” of pregnancy. You are over the motion sickness of the first trimester and it is not as aggravating as it could be in the 3rd trimester. SO, what can you do NOW to feel more organized as you head into the final pregnancy zone. Before we get started, I’d love to be with…
A whirlwind food trip to Calgary left me feeling very inspired – and incredibly full! I had no idea the food in this city was SO GOOD. Here are the 6 best places to eat in Calgary, along with the best coffee! If you’re looking for world-class dining, look no further than Calgary. It’s been so long since I spent more than a few hours exploring the city and was amazed at the quality of the restaurants. While I was technically visiting for meetings, I easily scheduled them for meals. I have only one piece of advice for you: wear…
As you get older, your knee becomes more susceptible to injury and infection. Some older adults have difficulty performing activities efficiently, such as climbing stairs, walking, sitting, or standing up. Sometimes, the knee joints hurt, swell and cause pain. Your knee is the largest joint in the body and can be strained by various unhealthy lifestyles such as being overweight, lack of strength training, alcoholism, etc. The best treatment to ensure your knee maintains its vitality as you age is to implement effective health tips. In this article, you will learn some health tips that you should know about knee…
Researchers have discovered that bank tellers in Skåne, southern Sweden, carry a virus that can cause hemorrhagic fever in humans. This find was made more than 500 kilometers south of the previously known area. The strain of the virus discovered in Skåne appears to be more closely related to strains from Finland and Karelia than to the variants found in northern Sweden and Denmark. This is revealed in a new study from Uppsala University, carried out in collaboration with infectious disease doctors in Kristianstad and published in the scientific journal Emerging Infectious Diseases. We were surprised that such a large…
You asked for it and here it is! A collection of my favorite maca powder recipes. I like to put maca in everything – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Because while maca can be a powerful ally on your menopause journey for its hormone-balancing benefits, I also love the way it makes my skin look and feel. That’s right, maca packs a serious punch when it comes to your skin. Let’s take a quick look at why it’s my bright and delicious way to get more of it into your diet. Maca powder skin benefits Maca is packed with all kinds…
Did you know that you can learn a lot about your body and how well it works just by paying attention to your penis? Is true. Often, the penis is treated as if it were a completely independent part of the body, doing its own thing. But once you understand how erections connect to the rest of your body, you can make different choices to improve them. Because the truth is that your penis reflects what’s going on above. Any problems you’re having with your erection don’t start with the penis itself, they start with your heart and hormones. How…
If you wake up every morning with a nagging lower back or find yourself massaging aching shoulders several afternoons a week, you’re definitely not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50 million Americans experience some form of chronic pain. So while you may be in good company, it doesn’t make the discomfort any less aggravating. The good news? Relief may just be a budget-friendly tool and minutes away. Physical therapists traditionally use foam rollers, those familiar long, cylindrical pieces of black or blue foam often found at the gym, to relieve tension and,…
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (May 12-15), suggests that replacing sugary foods and drinks with low- or no-energy sugary products may help control weight for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults, without increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Findings from a one-year randomized controlled trial involving overweight and obese adults and overweight children from Northern, Central and Southern Europe also found that consumption of sweeteners and sweeteners (S&SE) was associated with greater dietary satisfaction. positive mood and fewer cravings and explicit preference for…
March 25, 2024 • Research Highlights People with schizophrenia and other disorders with Symptoms of psychosis often make it difficult to form and maintain social relationships. Most research on the social difficulties that are a core feature of psychotic disorders has focused on brain regions involved in social processing. The role of brain regions involved in social motivation remains largely uncharted territory.New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has found a link between low levels of social motivation in people with psychotic disorders and activity in specific brain regions, identifying a potential neural marker that could…
It is estimated that up to 95% of women experience some type of sleep disorder during pregnancy. While for many women insomnia is relatively benign and may respond to simple interventions, other women experience more severe insomnia that has a significant impact on their quality of life and ability to function. Sedative-hypnotic agents, such as Ambien (zolpidem), are commonly used for the short-term treatment of insomnia and are often prescribed to pregnant women. However, information on the reproductive safety of these drugs has been relatively scarce. Insomnia, especially when severe, may be associated with worse pregnancy outcomes and may increase…