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Cortisol is often portrayed as a bad stress hormone, but for athletes, cortisol is critical to performance. Cortisol activates all the processes that keep the body energized and fueled during your workout. It naturally rises and falls after exercise. When an athlete overtrains or does not recover properly, cortisol may not return to baseline levels after exercise as quickly. Chronically elevated cortisol is problematic for the body. In addition to getting enough rest and not overtraining, there are also some supplements that can help reduce cortisol.What is cortisol? Cortisol is a steroid hormone known as a glucocorticoid produced in the…

Swimming is often celebrated as a total body workout that combines cardiovascular fitness with muscle strengthening, all wrapped up in an invigorating, low-impact package. Starting a swimming-based fitness routine can seem daunting at first, especially if you’re more used to exercising on land. However, water buoyancy offers a unique set of benefits, including reduced stress on joints and the ability to work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. This guide is designed to ease you into the waters of fitness swimming, giving you the tips and strategies you need to get the most out of every lap. Whether you’re an experienced…

INTEGRA Biosciences awarded 3 PIPETBOY acu 2 serological pipette testers to the 2023 iGEM Competition team at Technische Universität Braunschweig (TU_BS) to aid their pioneering research in lithium therapy toxicity testing. Pipette testers enhanced the team’s pipetting accuracy and improved the multiple fluid handling tasks involved in this exciting project, helping them achieve their project goals. The iGEM Competition is an annual synthetic biology event open to groups of high school, undergraduate, and graduate students from around the world and dedicated to advancing discoveries that will help solve some of the problems currently facing the environment and human health. Lithium-based…

Did you know that your hormones affect the health of your urinary tract and vagina?* Before menopause, your hormones rise and fall with your menstrual cycle, making you more likely to develop an imbalance in your vaginal microbiome in the two weeks after your period starts.1 In addition, the hormonal changes that come with perimenopause and menopause also affect urinary tract comfort.2 Also, disruption in your hormone levels can also cause a range of symptoms like PMS.3 heavy or light periods.3 tender or swollen breasts;4 weight gain around the butt, hips, waist and back of the arms.5-7 low mood; anxiety?…

I’m always on the hunt for a new favorite sex toy to add to my collection. Masturbation is an essential part of my self care routine and I like to change my routine regularly to keep things interesting. Recently, I’ve been looking for a new rabbit style vibrator because my old ones just aren’t doing it for me anymore. While they are iconic and I can still bring a lot of people to orgasm, my experience has felt dull lately. I love dual stimulation vibrators, but I always wish my bunny insides could better mimic the feeling of penetrative contact.…

All about probiotics, IBS, how probiotics can help IBS symptoms and a great probiotic for IBS!Today, we’re going to talk about probiotics and IBS. People with IBS often seek relief, and probiotics can be a beneficial tool in controlling IBS symptoms. Learn more about probiotics, IBS, what is my favorite probiotic, and how probiotics can help IBS symptoms.**Keep reading for a VSL#3 Probiotic Giveaway!What is IBS?IBS is the short name for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is a common disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines. There are varying severities of IBS, including mild to more severe.…

Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) shines a light on the monumental achievements of women around the world. For 2024, the #InspireInclusion theme invites us to embrace diversity and champion the inclusion of women in all areas of life. Image credit: AZoNetwork AZoNetwork is at the forefront of this celebration, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM), where women’s contributions continue to shape the future. This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to honor the theme of #InspireInclusion by showcasing eight remarkable women who have excelled in their respective fields and paved the way…

I hate platitudes in general, but I especially hate platitudes when applied to mental illness. It’s so condescending when people offer a simple piece of advice and tell you everything will be fixed. It’s disgustingly pious when people tell you that you’re seeing things or handling things the wrong way because they know a rhyming couplet. Not only are platitudes unlikely to be helpful in general, I would suggest they are even less so for people with mental illness (especially serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder). Here’s why people need to stop offering platitudes to those with mental illness (and…

Meet Karen. She is a 62-year-old housewife from Calgary. Unlike most of my customer case study articles, Karen is not a customer. However, he successfully reversed osteoporosis by following my methodology, which I describe in my book, Secrets to reversing osteoporosis. Karen has always been very active, but still, still broke a bone while ice skating. A year later, he was diagnosed with osteoporosis. She didn’t want to take medication, so she bought my book, followed the advice there, and was able to deal with her osteoporosis. In this article, we will cover: Karen’s life before her osteoporosis diagnosis. What…

We’ve all been there—you buy a new skin care product only to use it a few times before the novelty wears off. It shuffles to the back of your cupboard or the bottom of your drawer, where it gathers dust. One day, as you sort through your things, you discover it again. Then the inevitable questions arise. Running out of skin care? Is it still safe to use?Read on to learn all about skincare expiration dates, including how to read dates and symbols, how to tell if a product is past its prime, and how to extend the life of…