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The first time I used makeup, I was an eight-year-old girl with nothing but glitter liquid eyeliner and a dream. I managed to convince my mom to buy me this sparkly, crazy monster for Christmas with the ever-persuasive line, “All the girls in my class are allowed to wear it.” I wanted to be a princess, a pop star, or both at the same time. I can’t remember if my obsession with wearing an exuberant eye was more Britney- or Disney-inspired, but I do remember the butterflies of excitement as I dropped glittery silver beads onto my lids (in what…
On 27 September 2023, SRHM hosted a webinar to launch the special issue of the journal “Donor Funding for SRHR Advocacy”. We were joined by more than 100 participants from all over the world. The panelists discussed effective resource mobilization to build and advocate for SRHR movements, providing overviews and insights from their work published in the special issue. While recent efforts in building and funding the SRHR movement have examined funding streams and donor perceptions, there is a lack of consistent attention to funding patterns that address the unique challenges associated with advocating and building SRHR. The…
Holding your newborn in your arms after a long and adventurous pregnancy journey is an absolute delight for you. Is not; The moment when your newborn baby is in your arms and covered with a warm blanket is the most beautiful moment of your life. This is the “Golden Hour” of your life. This is the first 60 minutes you will feel uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact and unparalleled joy. Going deep, “The Golden Hour” is much more than that. So enjoy every moment of it as a beautiful motherhood journey awaits you. Well, here’s everything you need to know about it.…
In today’s modern age of a society on the run, where it is sometimes impossible to sit down for a meal, it becomes difficult to get enough nutrition that our bodies need. Finding high protein foods can also be difficult in this world of artificial ingredients, but we’re here to make it a little easier. Whether you’re looking for nutritious and healthy snacks, on-the-go options to sustain yourself, or easy-to-eat high-protein foods for exercise, travel or work. you are in the right place. You’ve heard the term before – Protein bars. The appearance of the protein bars is really commendable.…
If you’re on a mission to sculpt a strong upper body, building strong shoulders is a non-negotiable part of the journey. A well-developed trapezius not only strengthens your overall physique but also contributes to functional strength. Whether you’re an aspiring bodybuilder or simply looking to enhance your athleticism, focusing on trapeze development is a key component. Here are effective tips to help you build strong shoulders and a formidable trapezius. Cable exercises Choose exercises like cable face pulls and standing cable rows to target different angles and tone muscle fibers from different perspectives. Its adjustable resistance cable machine allows…
A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, have been identified as conductors of bone growth in utero and could provide insights into genetic diseases such as osteogenesis imperfecta, commonly known as ‘brittle bone disease’. This small animal-based research, published today in Developmental Cell and led by members of the McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, adds understanding to the field of mechanobiology, which studies how mechanical forces affect biology. Despite more than a century of study of the mechanobiology of bone development, the cellular and molecular basis has remained largely…
Depression kicks my ass. I keep reminding myself that this will pass. Insists. Confirming the impression of the past. Not sure how long this episode will last. It’s deep, huge. A shadow is cast. A collage page from my journal I am often asked, what happens? THE how is depression Unfortunately I have no answers but I’ll give it a shot. It is stable. It’s like an itch that can’t be scratched. There is a feeling there but no words to describe how it looks like. If I had to choose one word, I would say, for me, numb. Then…
I am happy to report that I celebrated my 80th birthdayu birthday on December 21, 2023. It is said that the two most important days of your life are (1) The day you were born and (2) The day you discovered why. You know the day and month of my birth and you can easily calculate the year. The day I found out Why I was born on November 21, 1969, the day my first son, Cemal, was born. When I held him in my arms shortly after he was born, I promised that I would be a different father…
One of the hardest, yet truest parts of being human is going through the heart. Separation can cause a kind of “ambiguous grief.” Grieving a person or relationship that is still alive and perhaps still a part of your life in some way. This sadness and frustration can make you feel like you are falling apart and unable to carry on with your daily life. Scientists support the very real physical sensation that many people feel when they are broken. Many people experience chest pain, panic attacks, and “crushed” feelings. The science behind heartbreak Hormones released during heartbreak can activate…
READING: 4 minutes Waking up with puffy eyes happens to all of us from time to time. And especially after a late night or heavy dinner. But for some of us, it’s more than just an occasional concern. Despite their association with fatigue, eye bags can actually be caused by a variety of causes. And making small lifestyle changes can help make a difference. Let’s take a look at what causes under-eye bags in men and what you can do to make them a thing of the past. What are eye bags in men? The skin under your eyes is…