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We are taught in sex education that unprotected sex leads to pregnancy – from the beginning of the ‘birds and bees’ debate, it really is that simple. However, the reality that about 1 in 5 couples face when trying to conceive is that it’s not always as easy as your teacher might make it out to be. It’s an exciting time when you’re planning a family, but that excitement can turn to frustration, sadness, and even jealousy if pregnancy doesn’t happen right away. Whether you’re experiencing unexplained infertility or a medical condition has led to an infertility diagnosis, it’s rarely…

FODMAPs are a family of food ingredients that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and generally end up being fermented in the colon by our gut bacteria. Their ability to ferment positively contributes to the gut microbiome, but can also cause digestive distress in certain populations—which is why the strategic use of a low-FODMAP diet to determine specific sensitivity to these compounds is a primary management strategy for IBS. Prolonged or inappropriate use of low-FODMAP food or the need to avoid or minimize many different types of FODMAP-containing foods could negatively affect the gut microbiome. With that in mind,…

According to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.230682. All Nunavik residents are screened and treated for cancer at the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) in Montreal, more than 1400 kilometers away from Nunavik hospitals, due to limited resources in the region. The researchers compared lung cancer survival among 95 Nunavik residents and 185 Montreal residents treated at the MUHC. They found that Nunavik residents with similar stages of lung cancer had shorter survival than Montrealers, even after accounting for other differences between the groups. Analysis of the results with community representatives pointed to a chronic lack…

As you’ve no doubt seen on our website, one of my strongest passions is helping men regain their continence and erectile function after prostatectomy. I feel strongly about this, not only because there are men who suffer in silence for years or even decades, but also because the solutions to some of these issues are simple, clear, and surprisingly doable. Ultimately, any given prostatectomy patient may have a slower or faster recovery of these functions than a peer. But ultimately, every patient should be able to enjoy normal urination and erectile function, even if that means with the help of…

Keeping your muscles healthy will help you be able to walk, run, jump, lift, play sports, and do all the other things you love. Boys and girls have similar amounts of muscle until about age 10, after which puberty increases testosterone levels in males and leads to much greater expansion of skeletal muscle. Muscle mass declines approximately 3-8% per decade after age 30, and this rate of decline is even higher after age 60. 3 types of muscles and their work Skeletal muscles they are connected to your bones by tough cords of tissue called tendons. As the muscle contracts,…

(AKA Lip Filler Cheat Sheet) Lip fillers are an incredibly popular aesthetic treatment. When you think about all the benefits these injectables can provide, it’s no wonder they’re always in high demand. The versatility of dermal fillers used to treat lips makes them an excellent choice for restoring lost volume, rejuvenating your lips, adding definition, correcting asymmetries and the lips you’ve always wanted. In the About Facial Aestheticswe specialize in the use of lip fillers in Philadelphia to enhance and restore natural beauty and use a wide range of dermal fillers to deliver the best possible results for each of…

If you’re used to leading an active lifestyle, you may be wondering what adjustments need to be made when raising a baby. After all, pregnancy comes with a number of physical and mental adjustments that will require you to make some adjustments to your regular exercise routine. And it’s important not to compare how pregnancy affects your active lifestyle to how it affects someone else. We are all different!How do pregnant athletes stay active and fueled for two? Understanding how nutrient needs change for athletes and pregnancy can help you continue to move your body safely during this time. Nutrient…

By analyzing millions of small genetic differences in a person’s genome, researchers can calculate a polygenic risk score to estimate someone’s chances of developing a particular disease in their lifetime. Over the past decade, scientists have developed these risk scores for dozens of diseases, including heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and cancer, with the hope that patients could someday use this information to reduce their increased risk of disease. However, determining whether such tests work effectively in all populations and how they can guide clinical decision making has been a challenge. Now, a team of researchers at the Broad Institute…

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has become a buzzword in the fitness community for its effectiveness and efficiency. It’s a training technique in which you give one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This type of workout increases and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best HIIT home workout routine you can start today without the need for gym equipment. What is a HIIT Home Workout Program? HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, involves exercises that push…

Top Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid in Pregnancy Retinoids Vitamin A is a critical nutrient required for optimal skin, immune, reproductive and eye health. However, once it is consumed or absorbed through the skin, your body converts it into retinol. Some antiaging skin care products use a type of retinol called retinoids, which have become the holy grail because they can help reverse acne. and reduce fine lines. Retinoids do this by helping the skin’s surface cells exfoliate faster and boosting collagen production to rejuvenate the skin. OTC products have lower levels of retinoids, while prescription drugs—such as Retin-A (tretinoin)…