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How to avoid razor burn is one of those things that sounds simple until you’re staring at red bumps under your arms or cringing at a bikini line that feels raw for days. Shaving isn’t complicated in theory, yet it somehow manages to cause some of the most painful and persistent irritations people face. What makes it worse is that there is advice everywhere, and a lot of it contradicts itself. Ads push five-bladed razors. TikTok influencers tell you to rub acids (eek!) on freshly shaved skin or immediately apply deodorant to “kill bacteria.” Dermatologists say to be gentle. Friends…

Basic Takeaways Evidence-based workouts are the foundation of a good resistance training program. The shoulder exercises presented here will develop both strength and function. ACE-sponsored research compared the activation of the anterior, middle, and posterior deltoid muscles while performing 10 different exercises. To learn how to properly perform the recommended shoulder exercises, see the links provided in the Final Thoughts section below: Dumbbell shoulder press 45 degree inclined row Lateral bent arm increase Sitting back lateral increase Rotator cuff exercises (internal rotation and external rotation) Rainbows on the shoulders To see…

World Cancer Day, celebrated on February 4, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of cancer and encouraging its prevention, detection and treatment. To recognize the efforts of researchers in this area, we are publishing a success story for the COST Action, which examined immune system cells as mediators of diseases associated with chronic inflammation and cancer. Most people only think about their immune system when they are sick. Few realize that survival in the early days of an infection depends on a rapid and largely invisible response driven by myeloid cells, which act as the immune system’s first…

Patients with behavioral conditions are often burdened with chronic physical health conditions. Consequently, providers caring for these patients must coordinate their care to achieve the best possible health outcomes. The lack of reliable health information sharing and integration of health data across care settings can hinder this meaningful care coordination. For example, people may experience duplicate tests, medication errors, or gaps in care at critical times. HHS recognizes the vital role that innovative health information technology (Health IT) plays in solving these challenges. Improved electronic data exchange can expand access to behavioral health care, support enhanced care coordination, empower clinical…

Winter in India is a delicious concoction of cozy little sweaters, cups of hot chai and lots of festive spirit. But with cooler weather comes a not-so-welcome visitor: dry, rough and flaky skin — especially on the hands and feet. Be it the cold winds in North India or the slightly cool evenings of the South, dryness occurs as the humidity levels drop and the skin begins to lose its moisture. For many, winter’s dry hands, cracked knuckles and painfully cracked heels rain down as part of their seasonal curse that they would do almost anything to turn back. If…

Chhath Puja, as a purely spiritual celebration, is all about fasting and rituals that reconnect families with nature and the divine power of the Sun. For pregnant women, the festival is full of happiness, but also brings some challenges, especially in staying hydrated and nourished. Although the festival has its own charm, pregnancy is a sensitive period that requires special care. Knowing how to balance religious duties with health care is important for both mother and baby. Why does Chhath Puja call for greater care of a pregnant woman? Chhath Puja is characterized by fasting for long hours, staying in…

Renowned as first responders to threatening infections, neutrophils also happen to feature prominently in the tumor microenvironment, where they and other immune cells play opposing and often variable roles in promoting or resisting cancer progression. Although they have been linked to the development of multiple cancers, including those of the lung and breast, neutrophils can take on multiple functional states, only some of which have this effect. Locating these states proved, for technical reasons, quite difficult. Now researchers led by Mikaël Pittet of Ludwig Lausanne have discovered a gene expression program executed by tumor-associated neutrophils (TANs) and a corresponding biomarker…

When graphic videos like the recent shooting of a protester by federal agents in Minneapolis go viral, it can feel impossible to protect yourself from seeing things you didn’t consent to see. But there are steps you can take. Social media platforms are designed to maximize engagement, not protect your peace of mind. The big platforms have too reduced their efforts to contain the content last year or so. This means that annoying content can reach you even when you never chose to watch it. However, you don’t need to monitor every piece of content that crosses your screen. Protecting…

For Suzy, beauty for a big occasion is not to become someone else. Of for the appearance of herself, supported by high-performance products that do good beyond beauty. Every great makeup starts long before the first brush touches the skin. Skincare is the foundation of Susie’s routine — and one of the most important steps in achieving her glow. She makes sure her skin is well cleansed, moisturized and protected before applying any makeup. This not only supports the skin’s barrier, but also helps make-up glide on seamlessly, creating a smooth second skin lasting finish. Daily protection is non-negotiable for…

Ja’Marr Chase may be one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, but that doesn’t mean he’s content with where he is physically. “I feel blessed for what I’ve been able to do this season and the records I’ve achieved,” says Chase, who recently partnered with Fabletics to launch an athleisure linewhich also includes GridTech pieces. “But I’m already thinking about next year. Every season is an opportunity to push harder, go further, do better, and that progress starts in the offseason.” Chase and his Cincinnati Bengals finished the 2025-2026 season with a disappointing 6-11 record, resulting in a third-place finish…